Every freelance career is a one-person small business. But most freelance performers are never taught the basic principles of financial and entrepreneurial literacy that underpin the operation of any business. Things like budgets, negotiating, tax literacy, contracts, agents, travel for work, reimbursements, and so much more. Dropping the ball on any one of these responsibilities can easily derail even the most promising freelance dreams.
“Making It Work” is a pragmatic look at the parts of freelance life nobody talks about. It's a how-to guide for owning your role as the CEO of the business of your freelance career and a road map to building long-term security and stability. With clarity, humor, and hard-earned insight, it shows how mastering these fundamentals doesn’t distract from your art—it will help you navigate the minefields of freelance life so you can focus on doing your thing.
Whether you’re just starting out or already working professionally, this book It will help keep you on track to "making it" by Making It Work.