Creative freelance articles - advice and insights for freelance professionals

“Keep a list of the things that make you glad to be alive” – Charming animal illustrations by Sue Clancy

Sue Clancy is a fine artist, illustrator, pattern designer, and author. As an author/illustrator I freelance for magazines and book … Read more

Thomas Hedger on being successful: “You have to make it a priority and keep it up despite any challenges you may face”

Thomas Hedger is a London-based graphic artist whose clients include The New York Times, Design Week and The Guardian. Lots of … Read more

Freelance or agency employment: what’s the best creative career choice?

When it comes to creative work, the decision to strike out alone or join an agency can be a difficult … Read more

“I push myself to create something new in every project to keep my work fresh” – freelance video producer Dan Williams

Dan Williams is a freelance media producer specialising in post-production video, 3D modelling and animation, as well as filming, graphic design, and photography. Dan studied Media Production (BSc Hons) at De Montfort University where he achieved a first class degree.

Fifteen of the best freelancers from across the UK gathered at The Hospital Club, London this June to hear who would be crowned winner at the annual IPSE-QA Freelancer of the Year Awards. The evening celebrated the very best of freelancing, drawing to a close the events of National Freelancers Day 2016.

Before the internet, you had to “know people” in order to get ahead in the art world. That said, one … Read more

6 reasons freelancing isn’t for you

The craze of freelance has affected virtually everyone. It sounds pretty intriguing, earning money while sitting at home or not … Read more

“As long as I’m jumping at every opportunity then things are good” – Freelance illustration by Eliot Wyatt

Eliot Wyatt is an illustrator who jumped straight into freelancing after graduating from university. I have worked with a varied … Read more

Photographer Nick I. D. Masters on constructing something new from nothing

Nick I.D. Masters is a photographer and retoucher based in Hackney, London. Nick tells us about his career and the … Read more

How to say no to clients

Being a “yes” man (or woman) can be quite difficult, particularly when you’re working as a freelancer. People with day … Read more

“I need to make this work if I’m going to get anywhere in life” – Illustration by D&AD award winner Mark Boardman

Mark Boardman graduated from the Illustration course at University College Falmouth in 2009. He has since been awarded Best in Show at D&AD … Read more

How not to fail at personal branding

Creating a killer brand for yourself is probably the toughest creative assignment you’ll face during your career. Unlike a neatly … Read more