Good Work - Book for Creative Freelancers Business

Ready to FINALLY Make Your Creative Passion Pay the Bills?

HERE’S THE THING: building your creative business is definitely challenging, but it doesn’t have to be quite so hard. I wrote this book to be the friend-in-your-corner I wish I’d had when starting out.

I’m Amy, a graphic designer with over 20 years of freelance experience. I’m here to help you navigate the journey with practical, been-there-done-that advice on finding clients, managing money, doing amazing work, and building a business you’ll actually love running.

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Is This Book For You?

Good Work! is for you if:

You’re thinking about taking the freelance plunge but aren’t quite sure where to start

You’ve launched your business but feel like you’re just winging it day to day

You’re tired of barely surviving and ready to start actually thriving

You’ve been at this a while but feel stuck in a rut

This book is for for all kinds of creative folks—illustrators, photographers, graphic designers, brand strategists, creative directors, storyboard artists, game designers, exhibit designers, podcasters, voiceover artists, environmental designers, calligraphers, tattoo artists, product designers, fashion designers, glass + metal artists, sculptors, woodworkers, product designers, editorial designers, interior designers, UX/UI designers, musicians, artists, painters, bloggers, filmmakers, social media marketers, textile designers, videographers, animators, packaging designers, typographers, architects, writers, web developers, and anyone else trying to balance making cool stuff with running a viable business.

What You’ll Find Inside:

Build a Good Foundation

The Reality Check: Honest talk about whether self-employment is really right for you (before you quit your day job!)
Work That Lights You Up: How to identify and focus on projects that leverage your strengths and keep you engaged
Dream Client Clarity: Techniques for defining who you actually want to work with (because clients shape your daily experience)
Schedule for Success: Creating working hours that match your natural productivity rhythms and personal life needs
Brand Beginnings: Simple steps to start defining your brand identity and essential marketing materials

find a Good rhythm

Boundary Setting 101: Establishing clear personal and professional limits that protect your wellbeing
Professional Presence: Small but mighty ways to signal credibility and build trust from day one
Contracts Made Simple: Why every project needs one and how to create agreements that actually protect you
The Overdelivery Trap: Why “underpromise and overdeliver” might be sabotaging your business (and what to do instead)
Celebrating Small Wins: Building momentum and maintaining motivation by acknowledging your progress

find good clients

Permission to Be Picky: How to identify and attract clients who value your expertise and respect your process
Red Flag Radar: Spotting warning signs in initial client interactions before you’re in too deep
Strategic Visibility: Showing up where your ideal clients already hang out (online and offline)
Content That Connects: Creating valuable resources that attract perfect-fit clients without hard selling
RFP Navigation: When to pursue opportunities and when to walk away from requests for proposals

make good money

Pricing With Confidence: Calculating your rates based on your expenses, experience, and industry standards
Hourly Rates vs. Project Fees: Finding the pricing structure that works best for your specific creative services
Value Conversations: How to discuss money with clients in ways that focus on outcomes, not just costs
Strategic Pro Bono: Making unpaid work serve your business goals without becoming a financial drain
Painless Payment Systems: Setting up invoicing routines that get you paid faster and more consistently

do good work

Client Service Sweet Spot: Exceeding expectations without sacrificing your boundaries or profitability
The Power of “I’ll Find Out”: Building trust through honesty when you don’t have all the answers
Saying No to Grow: Using strategic refusals to create space for better opportunities
Decision-Maker Access: Getting all the right people in the room to avoid project derailments
Feedback That Works: Soliciting and giving input that actually improves outcomes rather than creating confusion

nurture good growth

Working ON Your Business: Dedicated strategies for improving your operations, not just delivering projects
Automation That Helps: Identifying repetitive tasks you can systematize to free up creative energy
Delegation Demystified: Knowing when and how to bring in help (even if you’re a committed solo practitioner)
Backup Plan Basics: Preparing for the unexpected so one crisis doesn’t derail your entire business
Sustainable Self-Care: Practical approaches to preventing burnout and maintaining long-term creative energy

AND MORE!

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Your Go-To Guide When Things Get Tough

I designed this book to be dog-eared, highlighted, and kept within arm’s reach. When you’re facing a client crisis at 11PM or wondering how to raise your rates without losing everyone, flip to the section you need and find real solutions from someone who’s been there.

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The Book of Practical Advice for Starting & Scaling Your Creative Freelance Business