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Amazingly, one-third of the American workforce is freelance―that’s 42 million people who have to wrestle with not just doing the work, but finding the work, then getting paid for the work, plus health care, taxes, setting up an office, marketing, and so on. Now help is here, and consultants, independent contractors, the self-employed, “solopreneurs,” and everyone else living a freelancer’s life will never be alone again but instead can be part of a strong and vibrant community.

Written by the authority on freelance working, Sara Horowitz, MacArthur “Genius” Fellow and founder of the national Freelancers Union and, most recently, the Freelancers Insurance Company, The Freelancer’s Bible will help those new to freelancing learn the ropes, and will help those who’ve been freelancing for a while grow and expand. It’s the one-stop, all-encompassing guide to every practical detail and challenge of being a nimble, flexible, and successful freelancer: the three essentials of getting clients and the three most important ways to keep them happy. Five fee-setting strategies. Thirteen tactics for making it through a prolonged dry spell. Setting up a home office vs. renting space. The one-hour contract. A dozen negotiating dos and don’ts. Building and maintaining your reputation. Dealing with deadbeats. Health Insurance 101. Record-keeping and taxes. Productivity, including a quiz: “What Is Your Ideal Day?” Building a community. Subcontracting and other strategies for taking your freelancing career to the next level. Retirement plans, plans for saving for education, and how to achieve financial freedom.

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Sara Horowitz founded the organization that became the Freelancers Union in 1995 and then launched the Freelancers Insurance Company in 2008. She is a MacArthur “Genius” Fellow, one of Forbes’ Top 30 Social Entrepreneurs (2011), and a writer whose work appears
in the Huffington Post and The Atlantic online. She is Cornell-, Columbia-, Harvard-, and SUNY-educated, and comes from a long line of labor lawyers. Ms. Horowitz lives in Brooklyn, New York.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Workman Publishing Company; Edition Unstated (October 23, 2012)
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ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 076116488X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0761164883
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DJ Marvin

Wish I had this reference back in 1991 when I started my own business!

Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2013

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Now that I am once again venturing into the world of freelancing, I am finding this book to be an invaluable reference. I admit I am only halfway through but love it. The book is not aimed specifically at artists, designers, and illustrators but offers a broader scope. I am trying to get use my artistic talents and skills to make a final career for myself (I am 58) but with concerns about income, I have been cautious. Sara opened my mind to thinking more broadly about what I have to offer in addition to art work. I know I can teach but I hadn't considered some of the other options. I am know putting together a "portfolio" of salable services and moving forward. In addition, she covers other areas such as insurance, taxes, pros and cons of working as a consultant through an agency vs. going it solo. I recommend this reference to anyone thinking about self-employment. She covers it all.

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Holly

Fantastic book. Everything I wanted to learn about making ...

Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2018

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Fantastic book. Everything I wanted to learn about making my freelance business successful and a whole lot more I didn't know I needed a learn. I purchased my copy two months ago. I started with a borrowed copy from my library, but half a chapter in knew I needed to own this book: as a reference and a guide to everything freelance. It's the most thorough and accessible guide I've read so far. I knew I'd want to go back to reread--and I have, again and again. Basically, Horowitz has written a mentor you can take home and keep on your desk. I already have a place cleared for my copy.

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Matthew Wayne Selznick

A Supportive, Informative Reality Check

Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2013

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As someone driven to the freelance life before I was "ready" due to a layoff, I've often struggled to find my way. I discovered the Freelancer's Union several months ago, and learned of The Freelancer's Bible through that site.

The Freelancer's Bible is loaded with good advice, best practices, and resources. As a one-volume overview, it doesn't go deep on some of the more practical aspects of the freelance life (taxes, for example) but one shouldn't expect it to. Rather, Horowitz does an excellent job of getting you pointed in the right direction and provides good references so you can find out more.

As a freelancer, you have to do it yourself, but as we're fond of saying at MWS Media, "Doing it yourself means never going it alone." The Freelancer's Bible is written in that spirit, and it's a very good volume to have at hand for that reason. Recommended!

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Ashley A. Cook

GREAT book! As someone who has just recently decided ...

Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2015

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GREAT book! As someone who has just recently decided to take the next step of freelancing for a good chunk of their income, this is a must have. It has so much vital information and is easy to read! You do not get bored or feel as if it is too technical, it is more like you are chatting with a friend and it was exactly what I needed. Overall, I really liked that it speaks to all freelancers. I am a graphic designer and can see how this would help me professionally as well as many other business owners.

Great tips. Great resources. Get it!

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Everything you need to know

Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2012

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With some trepidation, I took a job as a contractor this year after an entire career as an employee. The Freelancers' Bible is just what I need to know which takes the fear out of making the leap. It helps me weigh the pros and cons about important decisions such as insurance, taxes, and retirement. The descriptions are easy to understand and allowed me to recognize myself putting me at ease about my decisions. This is the wave of the future so all working people have to know about it AND it's good to know I'm not alone.

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An Excellent Guide for Beginners!

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I am new to the world of freelancing and I wanted to know everything there was to know before I began. This book was everything and more! I landed my first gig today and I'm thrilled! Also, I should note that I landed this gig on my very first proposal. The Freelancer's Bible gave me all the tools I needed to feel confident about my abilities and that they were worth sharing with the world.

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Sarah

good parts, tech dated parts, US specific parts

Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2014

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The title explains it all. When it comes to first third or half I liked it. Around middle there were some tech parts which to me sounded not useful anymore and the rest was US specific. I don't live in US anymore.

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I'm only on the first chapter and I'm already so glad I purchased this book! It is literally (so far) a step-by-step guide... which is funny because I bought and read in it's entirety a "step-by-step" guidance book (specific to my related field no less -- graphic design) and it didn't even come close to the amount of help The Freelancer's Bible has already provided me... and I'm only a few pages into chapter 1!

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