Category: Dear Freelancer
Dear Freelancer is a newsletter authored by freelancing pro, Brooklin Nash. You’ll get an honest and raw letter from Brooklin, who answers freelancing questions, dispels dilemmas, and shares his own experience.
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29 Things I Wish I Knew When I Started Freelancing (2026)
There’s no ‘best’ way to freelance and there’s no such thing as universally applicable advice; anyone who says otherwise is selling something. That means there are some things you’ll just…
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Should I Charge Per Hour, Per Word, or Per Project?
Dear Freelancer, I have a freelance opportunity, but I have no idea how to charge them. I am a brilliant writer and I can write about anything. I have five…
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Do Freelancers Need a Personal Brand?
Dear Freelancer, What do you make of “personal brand”? Does it have a place for freelancers looking for more work? Sincerely,Lots of freelancers everywhere Dear freelancers everywhere, I’ve made a…
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Should I Turn My Freelance Business Into an Agency?
Dear Freelancer, I’m weighing up whether to continue as a solo freelancer or to launch a micro agency. I’d like to make full use of my skills (from content strategy…
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Why Don’t Clients Listen to My Boundaries?
Dear Freelancer, I know it’s essential for me to maintain good relationships with my clients and ensure I give them my best work. But, the better relationships I build with…
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Help, I Lost My Biggest Freelance Client!
Dear Freelancer, Today, I lost one of my biggest clients. This is the first time I’m losing such a huge chunk of income at one go. I don’t know how…
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Overqualified for a Freelance Gig? Here’s How to Handle It
I technically have three years of experience in marketing, but with a background of 4+ years of professional writing experience. But the last two months have made it clear that…
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