Hi there 👋

It's been a while, and I hope you're doing well and still freelancing.

If you're still unsure about what to do next besides reading and researching, check out these blog posts I wrote for you.

I understand how crucial clients are in freelancing, so I created these blogs to help you reach your goal of finding your first client.

Even if you don't have a portfolio yet or are still working on your proposals, don't worry—you can still land a client.

Let's focus on the realistic goal of helping you find your first freelance client, okay?

How To Get Your First Freelance Client Without a Portfolio

I started freelancing without a portfolio and still got clients. In this issue, I share how I made it work, what I realised later, and why you shouldn’t rely on one platform for too long.

How to Write Your First Proposal as a Beginner

Not sure what to write in your first proposal? This guide walks you through the exact structure, simple tips, and mistakes to avoid so you don’t get ignored by clients.

Tools for Freelancers:

Notion is an all-in-one workspace where you can organise your freelance work, manage projects, track clients, and keep everything in one place.

Instead of using different apps for notes, tasks, and planning, you can do it all inside Notion with a simple and clean setup.

You’ve made it this far, which already puts you ahead of most people who keep overthinking instead of taking action. Start simple, use what you have, and focus on building something you can actually improve over time.

You don’t need everything figured out right now. You just need a clear next step and the willingness to keep going. The rest gets easier once you start.

See you in the next newsletter.

Charmaine 💛

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