Thinking of becoming a freelancer?

I get asked a lot about wisdom or ideas on how to become a freelancer. It’s such a big question that I find it hard to answer concisively. While cleaning out my old Patreon, I found this presentation I did back in late 2020 for grades 11 and 12 about becoming a freelancer/joining the gig economy.

I had a quick gander and it seems to hold up! My situation and everything has changed, and I’d add extra wisdom, but this is a great start to decide if it’s right for you, and how to go about it. If you like this content, let me know! I can create more, but only if you need it.

It’s long…almost an hour. I’d make it shorter and more piece-mealed now, but if you’ve got the time and are considering freelancing, this video will help you see if it’s the right path for you (I try to scare you, so brace yourself)!

Updates to the video: I’m not longer with Hallmark Channel and all of my freelancing is currently in the publishing/creative world, including writing for different Intellectual Properties (IPs), like Shadowrun! I’m making a lot more money from my writings, and I’m at about 50/50 income between writing and freelancing, with writing on the growth! And I”m taking a lot more weekends off, too! It’s been a lot of work, but the journey continues and I’m still having a blast!

Much love,

Marie