Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
THE #1 BESTSELLING BUSINESS BOOKThere's a lot to love about freelance life - but it can be tough, too What do you charge? When do you say no? How do you deal with the ups and downs of working alone - and tackle imposter syndrome?
While the benefits of self-employment are well documented - work where you like, when you like, how you like - no one really talks about the messiness and the challenges of freelance life. Until now...
Survival Skills for Freelancers shares an honest and realistic view of self-employment, to help you rock the socks off freelance life.
Through a combination of personal anecdotes, practical advice and tales from the freelance community, it busts the myths about solo working, to help you get more enjoyment from self-employment.
Discover how to survive and thrive as a freelancer - without neglecting your mental health and wellbeing.
WHAT'S INCLUDED...Survival Skills for Freelancers covers issues such as:
- the fundamentals of freelancing
- three strategies to deal with isolation
- knowing your worth - and what to charge
- trusting your instinct, and learning to say no
- achieving balance and avoiding burnout
- the importance of investing in your business
- the qualities that help you survive and thrive as a freelancer
ABOUT THE AUTHORSarah Townsend has spent the past 20 years as a freelance marketing copywriter. She built a successful freelance career with very little guidance - but you don't have to.
In Survival Skills for Freelancers she shares the secrets and surprises she's learnt from self-employment: both the things that worked AND the things that didn't.
She guides you through the highs and lows all freelancers face - from isolation, uncertainty and self-doubt to knowing what to charge, when to ask for help, and when to say no.
These tried and tested strategies are based on her own experience, backed up by research, resources and quotes from the freelance community.
REVIEWS
"I've been freelancing for 15+ years and I wish I'd read this book on day one. Every page is packed with practical advice and hard-won wisdom. Get it "
Tom Albrighton, author, The Freelance Introvert
"A brilliantly relatable and comprehensive guide that holds your hand with compassion and humour through the rocky yet undeniably exciting world of self-employment."
Louise Goss, founder, The Homeworker
"Genuinely useful advice, delivered in an honest, charming and witty style. An essential read whether you're a new or established freelancer."
Steve Morgan, author, Anti-Sell
"An honest and human perspective of 20 years of freelance experience. This book is like having your own personal business mentor."
Anna Gunning, copywriter and speaker
"It's so nice to read a book written by a proper copywriter who knows how to get words from the page to the mind with the least resistance. It's just so goddamn intuitive to read."
Matt Phil Carver, copywriter
"A warm, practical and empathetic guide to the challenges of being your own boss. I could have done with this before embarking on a decade as a self-employed reporter and presenter "
Ed Draper, Sky Sports broadcaster
"Before you buy your domain name, set up your website, think about your product and audience and offering, spend your first few pounds on this book. It'll make every subsequent pound and hour better spent."
Matthew Knight, founder, Leapers
Synopsis
THE #1 BESTSELLER FOR FREELANCERS EVERYWHERE "absolute gold" - "a must-have book" - "a pocket business mentor" - "an instant gem" - "shines with empathy and warmth"
Being your own boss can be great - but it can be tough, too What do you charge? When do you say no? What about boundaries? And how do you tackle the ups and downs of working alone, such as isolation and self-doubt?
We all know the benefits of self-employment - work where you like, when you like, how you like... but how do you handle the messiness and the challenges of freelance life? This book is your secret weapon to help you ace self-employment.
Survival Skills for Freelancers shares an honest, warm and realistic view of self-employment, to help you rock the socks off freelance life.
With its personal anecdotes, practical advice and tales from the freelance community, it busts the myths about being your own boss, to help you succeed as a solo worker.
Discover how to survive and thrive as a freelancer - without neglecting your mental health and wellbeing.
WHAT'S INCLUDED...Survival Skills for Freelancers covers issues such as:
- the fundamentals of freelancing
- three strategies to deal with isolation
- adopting the right mindset for success
- knowing your worth - and what to charge
- trusting your instinct, and learning to say no
- achieving balance and avoiding burnout
- the importance of investing in your business
- the qualities that help you survive and thrive as a freelancer
ABOUT THE AUTHORSarah Townsend has spent the past 20 years as a freelance marketing copywriter. She built a successful freelance career with very little guidance - but you don't have to.
In Survival Skills for Freelancers she shares the secrets and surprises she's learnt from self-employment: both the things that worked AND the things that didn't.
She guides you through the highs and lows all freelancers face - from isolation, uncertainty and self-doubt to knowing what to charge, when to ask for help, and when to say no.
These tried and tested strategies are based on her own experience, backed up by research, resources and quotes from the freelance community.
REVIEWS
"I've been freelancing for 15+ years and I wish I'd read this book on day one. Every page is packed with practical advice and hard-won wisdom. Get it "
Tom Albrighton, author, The Freelance Introvert
"A warm, practical and empathetic guide to the challenges of being your own boss. I could have done with this before embarking on a decade as a self-employed reporter and presenter "
Ed Draper, Sky Sports broadcaster
"It's so nice to read a book written by a proper copywriter who knows how to get words from the page to the mind with the least resistance. It's just so goddamn intuitive to read."
Matt Phil Carver, copywriter
"A brilliantly relatable and comprehensive guide that holds your hand with compassion and humour through the rocky yet undeniably exciting world of self-employment."
Louise Goss, founder, The Homeworker
"Before you set up your website, think about your product and audience and offering, spend your first few pounds on this book. It'll make every subsequent pound and hour better spent."
Matthew Knight, founder, Leapers
"Genuinely useful advice, delivered in an honest, charming and witty style. An essential read whether you're a new or established freelancer."
Steve Morgan, author, Anti-Sel
Synopsis
THE #1 BESTSELLING GUIDE TO SELF-EMPLOYMENT, AS SEEN IN FORBES"absolute gold" - "a must-have book" - "shines with empathy and warmth" - "a pocket business mentor" - "indispensable" - "an instant gem"
Being your own boss can be great - but it can be tough, too What do you charge? When do you say no? What about boundaries? And how do you tackle the isolation and self-doubt that come with working alone?
We all know the benefits of self-employment - work where you like, when you like, how you like... but how do you handle the messiness and the challenges of freelance life? This book is your secret weapon to help you ace self-employment.
Survival Skills for Freelancers shares an honest, warm and realistic view of self-employment, to help you rock the socks off freelance life.
With its personal anecdotes, practical advice and tales from the freelance community, it busts the myths about being your own boss, to help you succeed as a solo worker.
Discover how to survive and thrive as a freelancer - without neglecting your mental health and wellbeing.
WHAT'S INCLUDED...Survival Skills for Freelancers covers issues such as:
- the fundamentals of freelancing
- three strategies to deal with isolation
- adopting the right mindset for success
- knowing your worth - and what to charge
- trusting your instinct, and learning to say no
- achieving balance and avoiding burnout
- the importance of investing in your business
- the qualities that help you survive and thrive as a freelancer
ABOUT THE AUTHORSarah Townsend has spent the past 20 years as a freelance marketing copywriter. She built a successful freelance career with very little guidance - but you don't have to.
In Survival Skills for Freelancers she shares the secrets and surprises she's learnt from self-employment: both the things that worked AND the things that didn't.
She guides you through the highs and lows all freelancers face - from isolation, uncertainty and self-doubt to knowing what to charge, when to ask for help, and when to say no.
These tried and tested strategies are based on her own experience, backed up by research, resources and quotes from the freelance community.
REVIEWS
"I've been freelancing for 15+ years and I wish I'd read this book on day one. Every page is packed with practical advice and hard-won wisdom. Get it "
Tom Albrighton, author, The Freelance Introvert
"A warm, practical and empathetic guide to the challenges of being your own boss. I could have done with this before embarking on a decade as a self-employed reporter and presenter "
Ed Draper, Sky Sports broadcaster
"It's so nice to read a book written by a proper copywriter who knows how to get words from the page to the mind with the least resistance. It's just so goddamn intuitive to read."
Matt Phil Carver, copywriter
"A brilliantly relatable and comprehensive guide that holds your hand with compassion and humour through the rocky yet undeniably exciting world of self-employment."
Louise Goss, founder, The Homeworker
"Before you set up your website, think about your product and audience and offering, spend your first few pounds on this book. It'll make every subsequent pound and hour better spent."
Matthew Knight, founder, Leapers
Synopsis
THE #1 BESTSELLING GUIDE TO SELF-EMPLOYMENT
"absolute gold" "a must-have book" "a pocket business mentor" "an instant gem" "shines with empathy and warmth" "outstanding"
Whether you're new to freelance life, thinking of taking the leap or more experienced, the messiness and challenges of self-employment can trip you up if you're not prepared.
Survival Skills for Freelancers is your secret weapon to help you do what you love and love what you do.
You'll learn to:
★ Trust your instinct, and discover the empowering magic of saying no
★ Build a community, find new clients and make the most of your network
★ Set better boundaries and create a work-life balance that works for you
★ Take control and remember you're the boss - not your clients
★ Deal with the isolation that comes with self-employment
★ Value your worth and know how and what to charge
★ Deal with comparisonitis and put a stop to negative self-talk
★ Prioritise your own mental health and wellbeing - you're nothing without them
★ Tackle the fear of failure and grasp opportunities that'll build your confidence
★ Ditch self-doubt and imposter syndrome for good
Crammed with personal anecdotes, practical advice and tales from the freelance community, Survival Skills for Freelancers busts the myths about being your own boss, to help you ace self-employment without burnout.
Get more than 20 years of freelance experience - plus quotes and case studies from over 100 freelancers - in 200 unputdownable pages.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
I've spent 20+ years as a freelance copywriter. I built a successful freelance career with very little guidance - but you don't have to. In Survival Skills for Freelancers I share the secrets I've learnt from self-employment: both the things that worked AND the things that didn't.
In my straight-talking, conversational tone, I guide you through the highs and lows all freelancers face - from isolation, uncertainty and self-doubt to knowing what to charge, when to ask for help, and when to say no.
These tried and tested strategies are based on real life experience, backed up by research, resources and quotes from the freelance community.
READER REVIEWS
"Before you set up your website, think about your product and audience and offering, spend your first few pounds on this book. It'll make every subsequent pound and hour better spent."
Matthew Knight, founder, Leapers
"I've been freelancing for 15+ years and I wish I'd read this book on day one. Every page is packed with practical advice and hard-won wisdom. Get it "
Tom Albrighton, author, The Freelance Introvert
"A warm, practical and empathetic guide to the challenges of being your own boss. I could have done with this before embarking on a decade as a self-employed reporter and presenter "
Ed Draper, Sky Sports broadcaster
"It's so nice to read a book written by a proper copywriter who knows how to get words from the page to the mind with the least resistance. It's just so goddamn intuitive to read."
Matt Phil Carver, copywriter
"A brilliantly relatable and comprehensive guide that holds your hand with compassion and humour through the rocky yet undeniably exciting world of self-employment."
Louise Goss, founder, The Homeworker
Synopsis
Tackle the challenges of freelance life and show self-employment who's boss Survival Skills for Freelancers is your secret weapon to help you grow in confidence and achieve YOUR definition of success
Whether you're new to freelance life, thinking of taking the leap or an experienced freelancer, you'll learn to:
- Set better boundaries and create a work-life balance that works for you
- Value your worth and know how - and what - to charge
- Stay focused and productive when working from home
- Tackle the isolation that comes with self-employment
- Grow your network and find new clients
- Trust your instinct - and say no to the wrong work
- Deal with comparisonitis and negative self-talk
- Grasp opportunities that'll build your confidence
- Ditch self-doubt and imposter syndrome
Get more than 20 years of real-life experience - plus advice from over 100 freelancers - in 200 unputdownable pages. The bestselling guide to freelance life has helped thousands of freelancers in more than 26 countries to get more enjoyment from self-employment.
What people are saying"I've been freelancing for 15+ years and I wish I'd read this book on day one. Every page is packed with practical advice and hard-won wisdom. Get it "
Tom Albrighton, author, The Freelance Introvert
"The value in this book is amazing - I'm so happy with my purchase "
Joanne Barker, Coach and Mentor
"I read this book in one sitting - I simply couldn't put it down As someone who's dabbling in freelancing this book is a godsend."
Chomparani Ali, Content Strategist
"Before you set up your website, think about your product and audience and offering, spend your first few pounds on this book. It'll make every subsequent pound and hour better spent."
Matthew Knight, Founder, Leapers
"A warm, practical and empathetic guide to the challenges of being your own boss. I could have done with this before embarking on a decade as a self-employed reporter and presenter "
Ed Draper, Sky Sports Broadcaster
"It's so nice to read a book written by a proper copywriter who knows how to get words from the page to the mind with the least resistance. It's just so goddamn intuitive to read."
Matt Phil Carver, Freelance Copywriter
"A brilliantly relatable and comprehensive guide that holds your hand with compassion and humour through the rocky yet undeniably exciting world of self-employment."
Louise Goss, Founder, Homeworker Magazine
Synopsis
Survival Skills for Freelancers is your secret weapon to help you grow in confidence and achieve YOUR definition of success Get more than 20 years of real-life experience - plus advice from over 100 freelancers - in 200 unputdownable pages.
Whether you're new to freelance life, thinking of taking the leap or an experienced freelancer, you'll learn to: ★ Set better boundaries and create a work-life balance that works for you
★ Value your worth and know how - and what - to charge
★ Stay focused and productive when working from home
★ Tackle the isolation that comes with self-employment
★ Grow your network and find new clients
★ Trust your instinct - and say no to the wrong work
★ Deal with comparisonitis and negative self-talk
★ Grasp opportunities that'll build your confidence
★ Ditch self-doubt and imposter syndrome
Tackle the challenges of freelance life and show self-employment who's boss
The bestselling guide to freelance life has helped thousands of freelancers in more than 26 countries to get more enjoyment from self-employment. Join them, and give YOUR freelance business the edge.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING"I've been freelancing for 15+ years and I wish I'd read this book on day one. Every page is packed with practical advice and hard-won wisdom. Get it "
Tom Albrighton, Author, The Freelance Introvert
"The value in this book is amazing - I'm so happy with my purchase "
Joanne Barker, Coach and Mentor
"I read this book in one sitting - I simply couldn't put it down As someone who's dabbling in freelancing this book is a godsend."
Chomparani Ali, Content Strategist
"Before you set up your website, think about your product and audience and offering, spend your first few pounds on this book. It'll make every subsequent pound and hour better spent."
Matthew Knight, Founder, Leapers
"A warm, practical and empathetic guide to the challenges of being your own boss. I could have done with this before embarking on a decade as a self-employed reporter and presenter "
Ed Draper, Sky Sports Broadcaster
"It's so nice to read a book written by a proper copywriter who knows how to get words from the page to the mind with the least resistance. It's just so goddamn intuitive to read."
Matt Phil Carver, Freelance Copywriter
"A brilliantly relatable and comprehensive guide that holds your hand with compassion and humour through the rocky yet undeniably exciting world of self-employment."
Louise Goss, Founder, Homeworker Magazine