The Freelance Introvert

Are you an introvert?

If you're happy in your own company most of the time, have just a few really close friends and prefer to work alone, the answer is probably yes.

Introverts find external stimulation overwhelming, so they look for ways to retreat from it. A situation that’s easy or fun for one person can be way too much for an introvert.

That's fine as long as they have a choice. But that can change when they go to work.

Modern working styles like open-plan offices, brainstorming and teamwork can be really hard on introverts. The hands-on work is OK, but the emotional labour of working with others can be draining.

Freelancing offers introverts a way out – a chance to work alone, control their workload and create their own workspace. It can be ideal.

However, it also takes work.

Going freelance means running a one-person business. It means setting direction, organizing your schedule and setting priorities. It means hustling for work and setting prices. And it means building a network that will offer vital support.

Doing all that is hard enough for anyone - but particularly for introverts. To make a success of freelancing, you'll need to learn some new skills, push yourself to meet some challenges and build up your confidence.

The Freelance Introvert will show you how to make that happen. It will teach you all about creating and managing your freelance business, from setting aims and getting set up to time management, working with clients and marketing.

Written by Tom Albrighton - author, veteran freelancer, ProCopywriters co-founder and a confirmed introvert - The Freelance Introvert is the book you need for the life you want.

What you’ll learn

Getting started

How to tell if you're an introvert
Why work is tough on introverts, and how freelancing can help
Why introversion is a strength, not a weakness

Choosing your future

Deciding what you want
Identifying all your skills and qualities
Building your freelance work
Identifying your clients
Setting an earnings target

Getting set up

Getting the right workspace and equipment
Taking care of your physical and mental health
Building a network of collaborators and suppliers
Setting boundaries – physical, temporal and psychological

Managing your time

The three time horizons you need to watch
How to steer clear of 'time suckers'
How to balance exploration and exploitation

Working with clients

What makes a good client?
Why saying 'no' is so important - and how to do it
How to spot rogue clients
What to do when clients move on

Marketing yourself

The best ways to find new clients
Building a marketing mix that works for you
Creating your website, testimonials and personal pitch
How to survive a networking event

Setting and agreeing prices

How to shoot for the top of the 'deal zone'
How to set and frame your prices
How to stop self-sabotaging when quoting for work

Building your confidence

How to build confidence
When to go beyond your comfort zone
Understanding your explanatory style
How to overcome impostor syndrome
Choosing self-supporting beliefs
Letting go of self-limiting beliefs

You can build a thriving freelance career and enjoy the lifestyle you want without changing who you are. And The Freelance Introvert will show you how.