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"I’m as eager as a historian stepping into a time machine"
An interview with Laurie Siblock
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Heidi Turner
How I (mostly) avoid burning out as a freelancer
It's almost impossible to completely avoid, but there are things you can do to minimize it
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Heidi Turner
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August 2024

How do you market yourself as a writer?
Finding clients when everyone is finding clients
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Heidi Turner
The difference between adding value and working for free
There are only so many hours in the day. (24, according to “experts.”) Every hour you spend working for free is an hour you don’t get paid for. And…
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Heidi Turner
I now try hard to achieve a work-life balance
An interview with Helen Palmer
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Heidi Turner
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July 2024

5 things to consider when freelancing abroad
An interview with intrepid editor/author/traveller Erin Ogilvie
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Heidi Turner
Start saving for retirement
Start now. Do it.
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Heidi Turner
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Insider tips: How to deal with non-compete clauses
(Spoiler alert: avoid signing contracts that have them)
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Heidi Turner
Am I suited to freelancing?
A short questionnaire to help you on your journey
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Heidi Turner
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Seek discomfort
A follow-up article about comfort zones and freelancing
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Heidi Turner
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Why I love the word freelance
I know, it's a controversial stance
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Heidi Turner

June 2024

Stop doing unpaid writing and editing work
Sticking to the terms of your agreement doesn't make you a bad freelancer. It makes you someone who does their job.
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Heidi Turner
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