Must-Own Resource: How to Be a Rockstar Freelancer
It is this freedom to be your own boss, to select your projects and clients, and to have a different lifestyle. This is what draws so many people to a career in freelancing. - Introduction, How to Be a Rockstar Freelancer
Two of my favorite bloggers, Collis and Cyan Ta’eed, have come out with an awesome new e-book that is really a must-read and must-own resource for any aspiring freelancer or anybody who would like to realize the dream of working for himself: How to Be a Rockstar Freelancer.
I actually helped a bit with the editing of this, and as I was reading it, I thought, “My goodness, these guys have really covered everything!”
I mean, this is a complete resource for freelancers, new and old. If you’re an experienced freelancer, like I am, you’ll still find plenty in here you didn’t know. I did, and already it’s helped me improve the business side of my freelancing.
If you’re new to freelancing, this is an indispensable guide to getting started. Seriously, I’ve never seen another guide like this and I wish I had read it when starting out in the game.
If you’re just someone who would like to work for himself someday, and quit your day job eventually, this has a lot of valuable info.
The e-book is actually a steal, if you consider how much value it will have to your career. When I first saw the pricing, my initial thought was: it’s a bit steep for an e-book. But then I realized: think of it as a business expense. If you want to set up a business, you have to spend a little money … and the $29 you’ll spend on this e-book is the best investment you’ll make.
Check out the e-book page for a complete listing of chapters and topics, and you’ll see what a complete resource this is. It’s 212 pages, 11 chapters, and dozens of subchapters, with tons of links and resources and tools.
I can’t recommend this book highly enough. In full disclosure, the links I’ve provided are affiliate links, and these two writers are blogging friends of mine … but I wouldn’t recommend a book so highly if I didn’t think it would be truly valuable to you guys. And this is one case where I have no hesitations in saying that it will be. If it isn’t, email me, and I’ll refund your money myself, no questions asked.
Buy How to Be a Rockstar Freelancer here.
- Posted on 17 December 2007 in Goals, Productivity & Organization |
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Comments (16)
dimmak Says:
December 17th, 2007, 23:55 pm
The last line completely sells it for me. Thank you for the recommendation. You are definitely a valuable resource.
Albert | UrbanMonk.Net Says:
December 17th, 2007, 23:59 pm
Thanks Leo, this looks fantastic! Do you think it applies to a freelance blogger wannabe? I’m very tempted, my fingers on the trigger, ready to purchase…
Cheers,
Albert | UrbanMonk.Net
Modern personal development, entwined with ancient spirituality.
Leo Says:
December 18th, 2007, 0:01 am
Thanks dimmak … I hope you enjoy the book and find it as valuable as I have. And I’m completely serious … I will totally refund 100% of the purchase if you don’t find it a very valuable resource.
Leo Says:
December 18th, 2007, 0:03 am
@Albert: Yes, most definitely! If you think you want to be a freelance blogger, as I am, you should read this book. It’ll tell you how to get started, what’s involved, give you some inspiration.
It’s also good for anyone who works at home, telecommutes, does web work, does contract work, etc … actually, anyone in business at all, because it has valuable sections on networking, productivity when working from home or out of the office, setting up a home office or small office, etc.
Ryan Allen Says:
December 18th, 2007, 0:57 am
I’ve been contracting for about 4 years, if I had this book when I started it would have been invaluable. Literally invaluable.
Alex Ion Says:
December 18th, 2007, 5:09 am
I am very tempted to buy it and I think I will.
Will comment after I finish reading it.
Joanne Says:
December 18th, 2007, 10:04 am
I bought this on the weekend. Great book! Haven’t read the whole thing yet but what I have is great.
Timothy Diokno Says:
December 18th, 2007, 11:14 am
But I think Freelancing is just like a normal “job” office without officemates or without working within crowded cubicles. Except you need to handle everything from the CEO’s to the janitors’ job and you can only blame yourself for not getting paid. LOL!
Kristin Says:
December 18th, 2007, 15:18 pm
Hi Leo! First I want to say thank you for all of the insightful blog writing….it seems almost every day you’re posting on something that I’m dealing with at that moment. Zen Habits kind of feels like church! :)
On another note ~ as strange as it is to somehow trust someone I don’t even know……I completely trust your judgement with this book and I’m definitely interested in purchasing it….
Does the book only refer to blogging/journalism as freelancing? or does it cover other freelance opportunities as well?
thanks again~
Kristin
Leo Says:
December 18th, 2007, 15:58 pm
@Kristin: Thanks for your vote of confidence! And really, you’re not taking a risk, as I honestly will refund your money if you don’t find it very valuable.
As for your question: yes, it covers all kinds of freelancing. It’s actually a general freelance guide, as opposed to one aimed at any specific profession. Collis, in addition to being a great writer, is actually a designer by profession, and on his site (FreelanceSwitch) he deals with artists, coders, writers, photographers, and just about every kind of freelancer you can think of. It’s a useful guide for every flavor of freelancer. :)
Sam Says:
December 19th, 2007, 13:38 pm
eh. 30 bucks for a subject thats positively INUNDATED on the net? Bet ya I can find all that stuff for free within 10 websites, no prob;
Leo Says:
December 19th, 2007, 18:17 pm
@Sam: I’ve read the book, and I’ve read the stuff on the Internet. I’m telling you, it’s not the same stuff. I wouldn’t be recommending this book if it were. Also, even if everything in the book were available on the Internet (which it isn’t) it would take you hours to collect it all (seriously, I’ve spent hours doing research on these topics on the Internet, as a freelancer myself) … and in the end you’d be losing money. I mean, my time is worth more than $30 an hour …
Seriously, this is valuable information, and if you don’t find it worth your money, just email me and I’ll refund it, no questions asked.
Matthieu Calu Says:
December 21st, 2007, 9:48 am
Hi Leo,
Is this book intended for freelancing in the USA, or is it equally useful in Europe?
Eugene (Editor, Varsity Blah) Says:
December 29th, 2007, 1:25 am
Freelancing is definitely the way to go. I can’t think of anything better than being in control of your life!
R.D. Fisher Says:
February 24th, 2008, 18:57 pm
I am going to buy this book, based entirely upon your recommendation. If I get ripped off, I promise to return here after I am dead- to haunt your children.
