A Human’s Guide to Freelance Living is a short manifesto about staying sane, happy and productive as a freelancer.
It features tips on finding ideas, staying organized, getting clients and ultimately making money doing what you love.
A Human’s Guide to Freelance Living is simple. It was born out of my philosophy on freelancing which itself is simple:
- Get clients
- Do for them what they want and what you promise
- Make money
- Repeat if necessary
Of course, there’s a little more to it than that, but that’s what the book is for. It’s my day-to-day guide on making things happen as a freelancer. It’ll make you laugh. It’ll make you cry. It even has a few bad words in it, so it’s perfect for grandma.
Here’s what people are saying…
“This is probably the best book ever written. Ever.” – the author
“I hated it. Every single word.” – some jerk
“We haven’t read it. Maybe we’ll get around to it, but it’s doubtful.” – my parents
30 Comments
Charlie,
That was awesome, insightful and inspiring. Thanks for putting the ebook out!
Chad
Chad -
You know, hearing that makes it all worthwhile. I’m glad you liked it and I’m even more glad you stopped by to tell me so.
Take care, bud. And you’re very welcome!
Charlie
Best.Book.Ever!!!
Seriously now…I can’t remember the last time I laughed out loud so sincerely when reading something.People, go grab the ebook right now, especially since it’s free!
Gia -
You rock, girl! You made my day, despite the bodies falling from the sky.
And anyone who’s looking for another rockin’ book needs to get Gia’s. It’s grand!
See you around, Gia!
Charlie, You didn’t tell me you were doing this! Now I have to read this and come back to comment…
This is the best ebook for freelancers I’ve read in a long time. Charlie – this rocks!
@Stephen -
Yeah, it was my big secret! If I don’t see you back here in the comments, I’ll just assume it was the worst thing you’ve ever seen.
Sandi –
Very much appreciated! And thank you so much for letting me know!
By the way, you’ve got the best domain name ever
Thanks
It sort of explains life at my house..lol
I posted a link to your site and ebook on the Warrior Forum, so you’ll be getting traffic from over that way, as well. Thought I’d share the treasure I’d found
Sandi -
Wow…again! I owe you big time! If you don’t watch out you’re gonna crash my server! Thanks for spreading the word. You’re what the holidays are all about.
Aw…we don’t want to crash anything. Just thought that would be a good way to get the word out to quite a few freelancers at a time. At least I warned you
good shit. even for a romanian based freelancer.
Aurelian -
Hahaha, thanks! Glad to see some of the things I believe in aren’t limited by distance and national boundaries. I appreciate you stopping by to let me know!
Good stuff, Charlie, I’ll have a little recommendation for you next week, plus that other thing we talked about. Check your email.
@Stephen -
Oo! You mean that other thing? The thing with the stuff and those people at the place!?!?
Look forward to it, buddy!
Thanks you so much for the great ebook! I have about a zillion ideas and, until recently, have been too scared to try any of them. Your ebook has changed that
Can’t thank you enough!
Linette -
My pleasure! You’re very welcome.
And thank you for the kind words. I hope your projects get a chance to see the sun now! And when they do, please share.
Charlie
Well done. Read it straight through and will again. Your time was well spent. And I can relate to everything in it. Awesome read. Thank you so much.
Matthew -
Thank you! I really appreciate that. You know, I wrote that thing just out wandering over the course of a month or so. It was never intended for public consumption at all, but I was convinced by some friends to get it out there. I’m really glad I did, if for no other reason than to hear from people like yourself.
Happy new year! And thank you for taking the time to make my day better.
Charlie
Hey no problem, Thanks again.
Did someone really say this?–
“I hated it. Every single word.” – some jerk
hahaha.
Hi Charlie, greetings from Downunder! What a ripper your ebook is, just finished it. I love the whole look (fonts, colours, set out) of it and all the fab content. It was DIFFERENT. I’ve got thousands of ebooks sitting in my bedroom and in my computer and none of them are like your Guide, it was fun, kick in the pants yet gentle ride to getting to know and enjoy yourself better or more often! Thanks for freely sharing yourself this way and it has given me stuff to think about, I especially loved ‘Stop Being Realistic’ (a must for all of us, considering all our realities are different) and the ‘Don’t Believe that Lie…’ First ebook off the rank in 2008 and loved it!
Muchos thanks!
Lise :^)
Lise from Oz -
Greetings to you, too! And thank you so much for your comment. I’m so glad you liked the book and that you didn’t mind it being “different”. It was hard to write it, and harder to release it for public consumption, knowing how different it is.
There’s another project of mine coming up later this year, and comments like yours are really helping it take shape. I thank you!
Hi Charlie,
loved your reply, thanks (you’re sitting on you ‘puter across the Pacific and me too, love that!). I like different, and it rings with what you’ve written in the ebook, be yourself and obviously you like to walk on the traintracks of life instead of inside of them, unlike most of the pack, great! Someone once said choose things with the guide of using beauty, friendship and peace. I add smile to that, so by the end of the book I was smiling and that means it tasted goodo! Here’s to your success in 2008!
Hugs
Lise x
Charlie,
Read your eBook. Loved it. Short, simple, direct, full of wisdom. Thanks for taking the time to do it and to share it with all of us.
Ron
Ron -
Hey there, great to see you here again. Thank you so much for reading the book and letting me know what you think! I’m really glad you liked it and you’re very welcome.
Thanks for being part of the community here. See you around.
Nice ebook. Definitely worth the read. I’m going to pass it around to my community of readers soon. Take care
Mike -
Hey, dude, thanks a ton! Really glad you liked it and any spreading of the word will be greatly appreciated! You’ll certainly be rewarded with lots and lots of money and commission checks. I’m not saying they’ll come from me, I’m just betting you’ll get some.
People are always asking me what it takes to be a successful freelance writer. When the next person asks that question, I plan to point them to this book. It’s terrific!
Darla -
Yay! Thank you very much for your kind words and support. And I appreciate your spreading the word too!
Hi, Charlie!
I was, I AM delighted by your book!
After 17 years of freelancing, that is all to be said and I have to say.
On the other hand, meeting various kind of people, I realise that there will be soooooo many different oppinions on this book…
Some will want a larger, more detailed one; some, a huge edition. But from my perspective, I guess that your book is like something you would like to take with you, if you land on a deserted island, in the middle of nowhere, like Robinson Crusoe.
For all your visitors, from a freelancer, a 10 out of 10 rating!
Happy to meet you,
Serban S.
It constantly amazes me just how web owners like yourself can find the time and also the commitment to carry on producing outstanding content. The Human’s Guide is wonderful and one of my personal must reads. I’ve been more than amazed with the blog posts and free guide on Ignite Living. I just want to say thanks and well done. Kind regards.
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