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Most freelancers’ self-promos are quickly forgotten. Illustrator & artist Esther Pearl Watson wanted to make a save-worthy mail-out. This marketing stunt starts with Esther finding a teenager’s diary in a gas-station bathroom. From it, she created “Unlovable”. A paper zine she sent to art directors Read More

Chad Michael, a Dallas packaging & identity designer, hit a home run with his intricate business card. He created the most bad-ass business card ever. He transcended a simple business card to a conversation piece, both in real-life & online. Read More

Learn how Barry McGee, a UK freelance web developer, used promoted tweets to push his CV directly to potential end clients on Twitter - bypassing 3rd parties like job boards or recruiters. Read More

Many freelance creatives are reluctant to market themselves. Here is a case of a successful first-time self-promoter: Marta Berzina, a freelance graphic designer. To showcase her creative skills, she made a set of cute, animated GIFs. It went viral. Her freelance career got off to a flying start! Read More

Borrow, steal, mix and stir! :) Check out 18+ inspiring, real-life marketing ideas for freelancers! All ideas are tried & tested by small creative businesses run by designers, photographers etc. Read More