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My So-Called Freelance Life: How To Survive And Thrive As A Creative Professional For Hire (2008)

by Michelle Goodman(Favorite Author)
4 of 5 Votes: 1
ISBN
1580052592 (ISBN13: 9781580052597)
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English
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Seal Press
review 1: Essential read for total freelance newbies wanting to break in like me. This book is both informative (though broadly so--though Goodman is a writer, she attempts to speak to all potential freelance disciplines, which sometimes works here and sometimes doesn't) and fun to read. Don't expect a one-stop-shop--I definitely still have research to do after reading this--but do expect a jump-start course full of interesting quotes and tips from freelancers across disciplines.
review 2: If you're thinking about starting a freelance career and have never read a book on freelancing, you'll find a lot of useful information in this book. If you've read other books about the subject like me, you probably won't learn anything new. I had picked this book thinking it'd be int
... moreeresting to read a book written by a woman on this topic. Unfortunately I quickly found out Michelle Goodman is not married and has no kids, so she's got a lot of working time on her hands, something I don't have. I'll have to read a book on freelancing and being a mom to find what I'm looking for. less
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Had some helpful information, but the slang really got to me around page 5.
mfatehi
Excellent! Seriously, read this book if you want to freelance.
Dana
another great book for learning about starting a business!
starfish470
Helpful for starting out a freelance career.
babynabilah
Fun and informative.
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