These 10 Commandments certainly jibe with my thoughts and writing over the years. If you are just getting started, or need a re-evaluation of what you are doing and why, this would be a great place to start.

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An Artsy Fartsy Weblog: The Ten Commandments of Freelancing


Michael Fleishman's book "Starting Your Career as a Freelance Illustrator or Graphic Designer" writes about ten things that will help you keep your focus about freelance artist.  These things are very important and should never be disregarded.

Thou shalt learn when to say "no." If you don't like the suggestions, work it out amicably.  Learn the art of compromise.  Compromise is not capitulation; it leaves the parties feeling that they work well as a team.  However, accept the fact that there are actually some art directors who just won't meet you halfway.  These folks are not worth the headaches or the heartaches.  At this point, you just need to safely get out of Doge with some style and

(Via LifeHacker.com.)

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