The Freelance Masterclass: For Creatives

June 2025 - NEW. 44 page Practical Guide to Freelance Pricing PDF Added. May 2025 - NEW.

34 page PDF guide to finding clients Added. Are you ready to go freelance. Or are you wanting to learn everything about how to become a successful freelancer.

Interested in going from part-time to full-time or wanting to explore this is a viable career option. This course has a special focus on creative freelancers or anyone who uses their creative skillsets in their craft. This includes:Graphic DesignersIllustratorsPhotographersWebsite DesignersUX/UI Designers Anyone who has creative skills that wants to go freelanceAlthough everyone can get a ton out of this class, even if you do not use creative talents in your line of work.

This extensive course reviews all aspects of the freelancing process including:Setting Our GoalsWriting our Story, Bios, Profiles, Mission StatementsFinding Our Target MarketGoing through the Personal Freelance Branding ProcessBrainstorming Logo Ideas and Talking About ColorCreating Our Business Cards and LetterheadsBuilding our Portfolios both Online and PDF portfoliosFinding Clients OnlineFinding Clients OfflineBuilding an Upwork Profile TogetherWalking through Hourly and Fixed Rate PricingFinding our Perfect Hourly RateWorking through Practice QuotesCreating a Contract and talking about Contract BasicsFinding out when to go Full-timeWorking with Money and our Cash FlowReviewing many different Client Situations, we can be in and how to handle themWe will craft our freelancing story together to write effective bios, marketing copy and write a compelling mission statement. We will learn what goes into powerful personal freelance branding. We will work through the brainstorming of a logo design, the creation of a letterhead and business card and learn how to create and use branded assets to make yourself look incredibly professional and consistent.