Comments on: Why this Recession Is a Great Time for New Freelancers http://www.corbettbarr.com/how-to-get-started-as-a-freelancer-during-this-recession Rewrite the Rules Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:13:04 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Tim Denison http://www.corbettbarr.com/how-to-get-started-as-a-freelancer-during-this-recession#comment-67 Tim Denison Wed, 15 Apr 2009 19:31:45 +0000 http://www.freepursuits.com/?p=431#comment-67 Hey, Corb. Of the three non-teaching freelance opportunities I'm working on, the one I have actual experience with, video, happens to be an area that where everyone is canceling projects to weather the current storm. Of course, while I have some experience in the field, I am far from a grizzled veteran, so my opportunities are rather limited. (I am, however, currently involved in a moderately-sized project now which will be great for the old portfolio). As for competing in areas which I have no experience (web design and photography), I would not say I am at the competition stage yet. I'm still in the education phase, and will cut my teeth on a few upcoming pro bono projects before I start marketing myself in earnest. I'll let you know how that goes, when it actually starts going. Oh, and let's not forget the short stories, screenplays, and eventual novels that will one day be pulled off the back burner and come to the forefront. It's cliche, I know, but there you go. It's true that there is a bit of juggling going on, but I have come to recognize in the past eight years that I bore quickly and it's good to have several different things going so that nothing gets stale. Call it Occupational ADD. Take care. Hey, Corb. Of the three non-teaching freelance opportunities I’m working on, the one I have actual experience with, video, happens to be an area that where everyone is canceling projects to weather the current storm. Of course, while I have some experience in the field, I am far from a grizzled veteran, so my opportunities are rather limited. (I am, however, currently involved in a moderately-sized project now which will be great for the old portfolio).

As for competing in areas which I have no experience (web design and photography), I would not say I am at the competition stage yet. I’m still in the education phase, and will cut my teeth on a few upcoming pro bono projects before I start marketing myself in earnest. I’ll let you know how that goes, when it actually starts going.

Oh, and let’s not forget the short stories, screenplays, and eventual novels that will one day be pulled off the back burner and come to the forefront. It’s cliche, I know, but there you go.

It’s true that there is a bit of juggling going on, but I have come to recognize in the past eight years that I bore quickly and it’s good to have several different things going so that nothing gets stale. Call it Occupational ADD.

Take care.

]]> By: Corbett Barr http://www.corbettbarr.com/how-to-get-started-as-a-freelancer-during-this-recession#comment-66 Corbett Barr Tue, 07 Apr 2009 17:40:44 +0000 http://www.freepursuits.com/?p=431#comment-66 Hey Tim, it's interesting to hear that you're juggling a few different freelancing opportunities at the same time. I wonder how many people out there do something similar. How have you found competing as a freelancer in areas you don't have much experience with? Best of luck with all your endeavors and thanks for reading. Hey Tim, it’s interesting to hear that you’re juggling a few different freelancing opportunities at the same time. I wonder how many people out there do something similar. How have you found competing as a freelancer in areas you don’t have much experience with? Best of luck with all your endeavors and thanks for reading.

]]> By: Tim Denison http://www.corbettbarr.com/how-to-get-started-as-a-freelancer-during-this-recession#comment-65 Tim Denison Tue, 07 Apr 2009 04:01:39 +0000 http://www.freepursuits.com/?p=431#comment-65 Word. I'm a "freelancer" due to having been laid off. Now I'm "freelance teaching" (a.k.a subbing), and doing the occasional video project, while trying to build a freelance photography and web development career (these are based on interests and potential...not experience). It's slow going (and depending on the grace of others in the meantime sucks), but the potential freedom in the future is worth the risk and effort. Word. I’m a “freelancer” due to having been laid off. Now I’m “freelance teaching” (a.k.a subbing), and doing the occasional video project, while trying to build a freelance photography and web development career (these are based on interests and potential…not experience).

It’s slow going (and depending on the grace of others in the meantime sucks), but the potential freedom in the future is worth the risk and effort.

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