It’s Charmaine, and I hope your week has been gentle so far.

I’ve been working on a few things behind the scenes — new blog posts, new resources, and something special for beginners who feel overwhelmed when starting out as freelancers.

Today’s newsletter includes:
✨ a new blog post (Part 2)
✨ a new resource blog
✨ a new product bundle

Let’s dive in.

If you’ve been wanting to organise your freelance life properly, Notion is still my favourite all‑in‑one workspace.

Through my Notion Builder Program link, you can get up to 3 free months of Notion Business + Notion AI — perfect for freelancers who want everything in one place: clients, tasks, content, invoices, and ideas.

If you want to try it, here’s the link:

Part 2 is finally here.
This one goes deeper — red flag clients, building a portfolio from scratch, choosing the right clients, and staying motivated when things feel slow.

Not Upwork. Not Fiverr. Not LinkedIn.
Just 10 smaller, quieter platforms where beginners actually have a chance to get noticed — 5 for writers and 5 for designers.

I finally put this together for beginners who want a simple, guided way to start freelancing without feeling lost.

The Starter Setup Kit includes:

I appreciate you reading my newsletter every week.
I hope something in here helps you — whether it’s a resource, a reminder, or a small push to keep going.

Talk to you soon ✉️
Charmaine 💗😊

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