About Kenyan Freelancer

My journey as a freelance writer and editor in this here, our beautiful land, Kenya.

30 August 2010 View Comments

Monday Blues Digest #4

The digest makes a comeback after a short hiatus. Enjoy this week’s link. Do not forget to share your favourite reads for the week. Social media has become an integral part of our digital life. But, how does a freelancer fully utilize this platform to their fullest advantage? Tips for Improving Your Social Media Presence [...]

28 August 2010 View Comments

International Freelancers Day

Freelance has become a force to reckon with. With that, a day has been specially created to celebrate and learn from each other – September 24th and 25th 2010. The event will take place virtually (online) and is free to join. Participants will get a chance to learn among other topics: How Facebook Can Supercharge [...]

24 August 2010 View Comments

Finding Clients – Cold Emailing

I remember when I was starting out; I didn’t have enough clients and always wondered how I was ever going to get my name out there or make a living as a freelancer. Those days I attended many networking and conference events where I believed my ideal clientele would congregate. And true to my hunch, [...]

16 August 2010 View Comments

Reasons Why You’ll Not Succeed in Freelancing

The lure of this industry is growing by the minute. With little start-up costs, accessible and cheap internet and a new awakening among businesses, freelancing is slowly but albeit gaining a foothold in our country. The realization that one can earn a living while working in their most comfortable surroundings can quickly become a nightmare [...]

9 August 2010 View Comments

Break Over

It’s quite disheartening for me to have neglected this forum that had given me a chance to meet, exchange and learn with and from others. But the past months have seen me move to a level I had only dreamt of – a place I had wished with all my strength for; where I could [...]