Comments on: Must-Own Resource: How to Be a Rockstar Freelancer

By: R.D. Fisher

R.D. Fisher — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 22:57:59 +0000

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.

By: 10 Tips for Getting Started as a Freelancer

10 Tips for Getting Started as a Freelancer — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 07:13:35 +0000

[...] Educate yourself. It’s smart to be honest with yourself in the beginning — you don’t know as much as the more experienced freelancers. So instead of despairing, do something about it. There are a lot of great sites on the Internet (besides this one, one of my favorites is FreelanceSwitch, but there are other good ones too). Or read this must-have ebook: How to Be A Rockstar Freelancer. [...]

By: Eugene (Editor, Varsity Blah)

Eugene (Editor, Varsity Blah) — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 05:25:17 +0000

Freelancing is definitely the way to go. I can’t think of anything better than being in control of your life!

By: Matthieu Calu

Matthieu Calu — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 13:48:03 +0000

Hi Leo,

Is this book intended for freelancing in the USA, or is it equally useful in Europe?

By: Leo

Leo — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 22:17:14 +0000

@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.

By: Sam

Sam — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 17:38:14 +0000

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;

By: Leo

Leo — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 19:58:20 +0000

@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. :)

By: Kristin

Kristin — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 19:18:27 +0000

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

By: Timothy Diokno

Timothy Diokno — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 15:14:55 +0000

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!

By: Joanne

Joanne — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 14:04:30 +0000

I bought this on the weekend. Great book! Haven’t read the whole thing yet but what I have is great.