How to Write a Better Bio
It's less comprehensive than an About Me page, but more than a resume objective. Here’s our guide to writing the tricky but crucial bio statement all freelance creatives need.
Erin Scottberg —Finally sitting down to put together your portfolio, bio, and website but not sure where to start? You’ve come to the right spot. Here’s a starter pack of advice for getting started.
It's less comprehensive than an About Me page, but more than a resume objective. Here’s our guide to writing the tricky but crucial bio statement all freelance creatives need.
Erin Scottberg —A primer on planning, presenting, and posting your best work.
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Scott Kirkwood —Love handling all your own contracts, clients, and fees? Stay agent-free, friend.
James Cartwright —Because nobody likes cold calling.
Monika Kanokova —To combat your fear of risk taking, you’re going to need a plan.
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Maria Rapetskaya —Employers will see a ton of to-do list apps and craft beer labels in portfolios that come across their desks — what makes yours unique?
Mitch Goldstein —How do individual designers and firms get their work seen and, more importantly, commissioned, at a time when freelance marketplaces such as Upwork, Fiverr and 99Designs have thousands of designers competing for work? We reached out a handful of entrepreneurial designers to learn how they snag clients.
Laura Feinstein —The jargon, manipulation, bad intentions, good intentions but bad behavior, and downright BS that should make creatives run the other way.
Emily Ludolph —Coffee meetings are the staple of building a great network. But first, know a few of the basics like don't be late, follow up, and always respect the other person's time.
Sean Blanda —Writing about yourself doesn't have to be anxiety-inducing. Keep it simple and put your inner critic aside.
Nicole Fenton —It's good for you, your data, and your career to build and maintain a personal website. It's also essential to creating a free, open, and inspiring web. Here's how to get started.
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Jenn Tardif —