About Kenyan Freelancer

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

20 April 2009 View Comments

The Dark Side Of Freelancing

The other day while taking a stroll around the neighborhood, I was nearly knocked out of this world by some young roller skaters. It was only my reflex action that saved me, as these skaters were going at an average speed of 150km/h. As I watched them disappear to the horizon I couldn’t help but [...]

17 April 2009 View Comments

Sourcing For Clients Through Networking

Those who take the plunge into freelancing soon realize the hard part about this ‘freedom’ is having enough clients to keep you insanely busy. But like any business, clients/customers are the bread and butter, greasing the wheels that turn the business engine. Freelancers should keep their marketing gear on high alert at all times and [...]

15 April 2009 View Comments

Setting Up A Schedule

Since I started freelancing, it seems like am working 25 hours without a break. Finding balance as a freelancer can be such a challenge. When having a day job, one is controlled by times and interval breaks; morning session, coffee break then move to mid-morning working sessions after which is lunch. Come afternoon, it’s a [...]

13 April 2009 View Comments

Basics Of Freelancing

Like any business venture, freelancing requires an enormous amount of passion, dedication and guts to follow through. This is akin to an inexperienced swimmer jumping in the deep end of the swimming pool. So, what does it take to be a freelancer-and a successful one at that? Passion   Yes, this is important as it [...]

3 April 2009 View Comments

Phew!

Welcome to my blog. In this blog I will seek to share the ups and the downs of freelancing in this beautiful country, Kenya. Feel free to add a comment or share your own experiences. This is the home for the part-time, full-time and in between freelancers in Kenya. Welcome all.