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Heidi Turner

Tired of people pretending freelancing is all working at beaches and afternoon drinks? Me too. Freelancing brings a lot of freedom, but it's hard work. I help freelancers navigate running a business while dealing with the hard emotional side of it. Things like clients ghosting, dream projects that fall through, and building your confidence, so you can build a business that aligns with your vision and values.

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You Don’t Need a Master’s Degree to Be a Freelancer

Hi Reader If I had a dollar for every time someone in one of my courses asked, “Do I need a master’s degree to be a writer or editor?” well, I wouldn’t need a master’s in finance to know I could retire early. It’s a question that comes up often, and it usually sounds like this:“I just don’t feel like I have enough experience to freelance yet. I’m thinking about doing an MFA to feel more confident.” And look, I get it. Confidence is hard to come by when you’re building something from scratch....

8 months ago • 2 min read
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Hi Reader It’s easy to talk yourself out of raising your rates. Maybe you think your clients can’t afford it.Maybe you’re afraid of losing work.Maybe it feels too uncomfortable to push yourself. But here’s the thing: every time you decide not to raise your rates, you're reinforcing the idea that you don’t deserve more. So before you stay stuck at your current price point, ask yourself: Do I know what I want to earn this year?Because if your pricing doesn’t align with your income goals, how...

10 months ago • 1 min read