Freelancing is a solitary career. But increasingly, freelancers around the world are seeing the value of community.

What is the future for freelance workers? The more cynical might ask: do freelancers even have a future? The answer to that is an unequivocal “yes,” according to this international panel of speakers.

Should freelancers have a blog? Is there any value in blogging these days? These are the questions. We’ve all heard we should blog, but there isn’t a lot of talk about why.

At panel discussions populated by major publishers and established journalists, freelancers made themselves heard.

Vancouver freelance journalist Geoff Dembicki talks about taking risks, finding community, and the importance of mentors in the lives of young journalists.

Freelance podcast producer Jeremy Enns shares the keys to building a successful business.

Variable income is one of the biggest challenges many freelancers have to contend with. But you can find ways to create stability.

If you can research, interview, write, revise and do some basic editing, then you can find more than one type of market to sell your wares.

Chronic procrastination need not be a deal-breaker when contemplating the freelance lifestyle.

A review of some important contract clauses to look out for… and some advice on negotiating better terms.