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Freelance Confidential: The Whole Truth on Successful Freelancing

Posted: 23 Mar 2011 04:00 AM PDT

We’re very proud to announce the release of Freelance Confidential, Rockable Press’s newest book on freelancing. This book aims to provide the hard numbers on the biggest issues of freelancing and advice on how experienced freelancers can improve their business. More than just another single person’s view on freelancing, Freelance Confidential contains contributions from the Editor of FreelanceSwitch, Amanda Hackwith, a panel of 10 expert entrepreneurs, and 3,200 freelancers worldwide.

Last winter, we asked readers of FreelanceSwitch to contribute to a global survey on freelancing–over 3,200 responded! Get those statistics and you’ll learn the real numbers on the biggest questions which revealed some surprising new trends for the freelance industry. Did you know…?

Fewer freelancers live in large urban cities than did three years ago. What are the benefits?
New referrals from advertising and cold calling has dropped significantly. What’s the best new source?
Freelancers with former experience as an employee report the highest level of satisfaction and happiness. Why is that?

What’s Inside

More than just a stats book, Freelance Confidential compares survey numbers to the 2007 survey to see what’s changing. We’ve also interviewed ten amazing success stories like Ed Gandia of International Freelancer’s Academy, James Chartrand of Men with Pens, FreelanceSwitch’s own N.C. Winters, an exclusive interview with founder Collis Ta’eed, and many more.

You’ll learn the current trends and insights on big questions:

Where do you find new clients? You’ll be interested to see what source has grown over the past three years.
How much do you charge? Think hotshot consultants are able to charge the most? Think again.
How do you raise your rates? The numbers show it’s not a steady climb to retirement.
How do you stabilize your income month to month? Our experts were unanimous on two necessary steps for success: diversity and marketing. We’ll walk through the best advice for both.
Is social media really worth it? Forget the hype, get real and get focus.
How to make a successful start? Envato founder Collis Ta’eed talks about what he’d do if he had to start from scratch all over again.
And much more on clients, passive income, security and trends for the future!

Still undecided? Check out the Freelance Confidential launch page to download free sample pages and see what others have to say about the book.

Buy Now & Save

We’re really excited to offer Freelance Confidential in four great formats:

Buy the digital download in DRM-free mobi, epub, and pdf formats. Book release sale for early buyers! Buy the digital version in the first five days and receive a special sale price–now available for $24, normally $29. As always, all digital downloads come with Rockable’s 100% satisfaction guarantee.
Buy a full-color print copy on Amazon for $34.99! Bonus: email your Amazon receipt to the address listed inside and receive the digital versions for free!

Giveaway: Deck Your Walls With Some Free Posters From UPrinting (x5)

Posted: 22 Mar 2011 06:00 AM PDT

Hello everyone! Today, our friends from UPrinting are sponsoring yet another giveaway on our site. This time, by offering 2 free 24 x 36 posters to 5 lucky Psdtuts readers, with a twist. One of the posters that they will be giving away will be artwork provided by Psdtuts author, Ed Lopez from his latest premium tutorial, Glacialis. The second poster can printed with any artwork of your choosing. UPrinting is an online printer that offers all sorts of online printing services. They do everything from business cards, to, of course, poster printing. To enter, all you have to do is answer the following question correctly:

What is the largest standard size available for large format posters?

To find the answer, simply browse to UPrinting's website where you can discover the answer. Once you have discovered the answer, submit it using this form. The winners will be chosen at random from those of you who answered correctly.

Ed Lopez’s Glacialis

Below is a sample of the 24 x 36 inch print that you can win.

Up for Grabs

A free 24 x 36 print of Ed Lopez’s Glacialis poster (x5)
A free 24 x 36 custom poster print (x5)

Rules

To enter, fill out this form and enter the correct answer. The answer can be found on UPrinting’s website.
Only enter once. If you enter more than once, you will be disqualified.
Follow UPrinting on Twitter of Facebook (Optional)
Make sure to enter a valid email address so that we can contact you.
Entries will be accepted until Friday, March 25, 2011 at 11:59 PM, EST.
Open to U.S. and International residents.
Free shipping.