Hi there,

If you recently started freelancing, you might feel excited and confused at the same time.

You probably watched videos, read advice online, and still wondered what the real next step should be.

I’ve been there too.

When I started freelancing, I didn’t know exactly what to do next either. But after trying different things, I eventually landed my first freelance client.

So today I want to share two guides that might help you if you are just starting your freelancing journey.

How To Get Your First Freelance Client as a Beginner

Getting the first client is often the hardest part of freelancing. In this article, I share how I created my Upwork profile, wrote simple proposals, and eventually got my first client.

What Are The Next Steps After Starting Freelancing

Starting freelancing is only the first step. In this guide, I explain practical next steps beginners can take, from choosing the right skill to improving proposals and learning new tools.

Tools that help freelancers

Some tools can make freelancing easier, especially when you're organising projects, building a website, or starting a side hustle.

I'll share more tools and resources in the next newsletters.

Freelancing is not something you figure out in one day.

But if you keep learning, improving your skills, and taking small steps forward, you will slowly build your experience and confidence.

See you in the next newsletter.

Charmaine

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