A Guide to Freelancing for the Beginner

Phil Gyford writes a valuable guide for those who have chose freelancing as a means to stay mobile and take control of their lives. It isn't easy and it's not for everyone (something I have learned) but this guide should give you a head star in understanding the fun that awaits you.

Decide why you want to freelance. What’s your aim? Maybe you want to do a specific kind of work, or work with a certain kind of person or company? Maybe you simply want to avoid commuting. Maybe you want to earn as much money as possible or work as little time as possible. Whatever the reason, it would help now and in the future to be clear on your ambition, even if it’s only so you can check back occasionally if you’re feeling dispirited.

A beginner's guide to freelancing (Phil Gyford: Writing). Via Lifehack.