Killing the Man: Making A Living As an Artist Online [Feature]
Can you really "kill the man" and make a living on the Internet as a creative professional? I spoke to a quartet of creatives recently, each proudly working for themselves in different ways. Read on to find out more about a freelance writer forced into his dream career through redundancy, a photographer who stumbled upon a means of making money through her ability with Photoshop, an artist who followed her dream instead of processing card payments and a journalist who found himself offered a six book deal by a major publisher!
Shared Offices & Coworking: How To Become A More Productive Freelancer
Working from home might seem like a great idea, but I don’t see it. After more than a year of working from various places of residence I’m thoroughly sick of mixing business with pleasure. Home is where I go to relax, to escape work - and that’s the way I like it. When the lines between downtime and work-time become blurred, home starts to feel a bit like a rabbit hole.
WePay - A New PayPal Alternative To Try Out
These days, the idea of transferring money via the Internet is not only accepted, it's often essential. There are many freelancers who nowadays rely on Internet payments in order to carry out business. Most of us currently rely on PayPal to ensure our payments get through. Now there's a new competitor called WePay in town who might make a viable alternative if you're a US-based customer.
Take A Look At Tina's Mobile Work Setup [Show & Tell]
A couple of months ago, James revealed his home setup and challenged the rest of the MakeUseOf team to do the same. I don't work from a static location, so I don't have a home setup. I adjusted my setup for mobility and have tested and improved my 'system' while traveling across Canada for the past couple of weeks.
Top 6 Resources To Become A Better Freelance Writer
If you're interested in pursuing work in freelance writing, there are a number of resourceful websites that provide real world tips and strategies.