5 Free or Cheap Resources for Stock Photos

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We love reading! Check out our favorite books for freelancers that we've read and recommended.

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Indy's Favorite Books for Freelancers

Are you ready to declutter your desk and boost your productivity? Don't miss our 14 genius computer desk organization ideas to totally transform your workspace.

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14 Brilliant Computer Desk Organization Ideas and Hacks

A new survey shows that most Americans want to work independently and many would never take a traditional job again. See why people want to work independently. 

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Indy Notes: Survey Says Majority of Americans Want to Work Independently

Arturo Torres, three-time New York Times Bestselling Illustrator, talks about the ways he's helping change the treatment of artists.

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On changing the treatment of independent artists and fighting for what they deserve

Five Questions with Arturo Torres, Three-Time New York Times Bestselling Illustrator

Cross-Tools Automation Now Available for Proposals, Contracts, and Invoices

Zapier Integrations Are Coming to Indy

How To Write An Influencer Contract: 12 Essentials For Your Checklist

How To Write a Business Proposal Email or Letter

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 Feeling stressed at work? Learn simple and effective techniques to quickly calm yourself down and stay productive with our guide on how to calm down at work.

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Feeling Overwhelmed at Work? These 3 Tips Will Help You Stay Calm and Focused

3 Ways to Calm Down at Work When Feeling Stressed

Wondering how to recover from burnout? Discover five ways to recover from mental exhaustion and get back to productivity quickly.

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How to Recover From Burnout

5 Quick Ways to Recover From Burnout

As a freelancer, it’s hard to switch off and go on vacation. Here are a few tips for planning your next break as a freelancer. 

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Tips for Planning Stress-Free Vacations as a Freelancer 

How to Plan for Vacations as a Freelancer

In today’s busy world, mindfulness can help us find calm and reduce anxiety as freelancers. Here’s how mindfulness works and how you can practice mindfulness on your own. 

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How Mindfulness Can Help Prevent Mental Health Problems for Freelancers

What Is Mindfulness, and How Does It Help Prevent Mental Health Problems?

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Career path

Indy Notes: Forbes on the PRO Act

Getting and staying organized at work while freelancing can be stressful, so we’ve compiled the definitive list of tips to help freelancers stay on top of their game.

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How to Keep Your Freelance Work Organized and Keep Yourself Sane

Lindsey Moss is an indie with a fascinating and inspiring story of becoming a food photographer.

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Unconventional Indie: Food Photographer Lindsey Moss

The PRO Act could cause a lot of freelancers to lose their gigs, this article explains all the implications. 

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Jen Singer explains the potential implications of the legislation.

Could the PRO Act Cause You to Lose Your Freelance Work?

Apple invested money into the independent music distributor UnitedMasters in a huge move supporting independent music.

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Indy Notes: Apple Invests $50 Million in Independent Music Distributor UnitedMasters

Getting rejected is a major part of being a freelancer, but being able to take those rejections and turn them into successes is what separates successful freelancers from those unsuccessful ones. 

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How every "no" can be repurposed

The Freelancer’s Secret Weapon: Turning Rejection Into Success

The future is incredibly uncertain for everyone after the COVID-19 pandemic ends, but it is worth taking a look at what the freelance world will look like after the pandemic.

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Indeed economist AnnElizabeth Konkel provides insight into the indie future

What Will Freelancing Be Like Once the Pandemic Ends?

Working remotely and raising children is extremely challenging, but many indie women are able to withstand these challenges due to their experience.

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How indie women can empower all women professionals

Indie Women are Built to Withstand the Challenges

It's no secret that women are paid less than men, but freelancers can be equipped to overcome some of these issues through negotation.

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Resources and tips for how to negotiate for the money you deserve

Ways Female Freelancers Can Overcome the Gender Pay Gap

In our Unconventional Indie series we take a look at the careers of some of the most unique independent workers we have on our site. 

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Unconventional Indie: Cris Edwards of Rescue Squad Design

Finding the perfect freelance career path isn’t easy. Let’s look at the most in-demand specialties for freelancers and how to gather the skills you need.

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The Most In-Demand Freelancing Skills and How to Learn Them

As a freelancer, boundaries between you and your clients are vital for your success. This article from Forbes breaks down the importance of boundaries.

Indy Notes: Forbes on the Need for Boundaries in Your Work Relationships

 Freelancing is especially difficult for disabled people. Despite the many pros of freelancing, there are major barriers that disabled people face  —including a lack of employee benefits, paid sick time, and internalized ableism.

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Freelancing is a great option for many disabled people, but ableism is still a prominent issue.

How Ableism Shows Up in the Freelance World

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Professional Development as a Freelancer

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