Carrie Hutchinson's guest appearances

Carrie Hutchinson

The Content Byte

ILTexas Podcast

Jane Jackson

Lisa Thomas

Belinda Weaver

Sophie Hansen

Kate Toon

Sara Tasker

Michelle Bateman

Madeleine Dore

Sam McFarlane

Kerrie McCallum

Laura Simpson

Goforth Gregory

Nigel Bartlett

Jocelyn Brewer

Jillian Bullock

OwlTail

Earning a decent living as a freelancer is within your reach - but how? In this jam-packed episode of tips, info and strategies, we talk to Melbourne-based freelancer Carrie Hutchinson about how she has carved out a thriving freelance career across print magazines, copywriting clients and corporate gigs, with a particular focus on travel and lifestyle. We cover: - The pros and cons of working with overseas clients (including payment issues or onboarding) - How Carrie picks up clients, gets ongoing work and why working with friends can actually be a good thing - Why marketing isn't a huge part of finding work for Carrie, but her tips on getting work quickly if she needs it - The importance of always being professional because often clients can circle back years later and offer you work - Why you shouldn't be nervous about editors moving on to other publications (and how it can actually double your workload) - What Carrie charges per hour, how she works it into her project fee and the clients she might charge slightly less for. Also, the formula she's used for figuring out her hourly rate - Carrie's freelance routine, why she doesn't sit at her desk for 8 hours a day, and why it's important to set boundaries with clients - What she's learned from freelancing in regards to confidence, valuing what you do, knowing your worth and not letting clients put you down or undermine you (remember that you're the boss) - How she mixes up her work with big projects and small ones - Buying property as a freelancer - how Carrie's done it - The freelance resources, courses, communities Carrie feels are worth paying for to help her in her work - Her top tips for freelancers who are starting out More resources  Calculate your hourly rate Carrie's editing fundamentals  masterclass    Where to find Carrie  LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/carrie-hutchinson-b91b9220/ Email: carrie @ copygirl.com.au  Twitter:  @ozcopygirl 

Earning a decent living as a freelancer is within your reach - but how? In this jam-packed episode of tips, info and strategies, we talk to Melbourne-based freelancer Carrie Hutchinson about how she has carved out a thriving freelance career across print magazines, copywriting clients and corporate gigs, with a particular focus on travel and lifestyle. We cover: - The pros and cons of working with overseas clients (including payment issues or onboarding) - How Carrie picks up clients, gets ongoing work and why working with friends can actually be a good thing - Why marketing isn't a huge part of finding work for Carrie, but her tips on getting work quickly if she needs it - The importance of always being professional because often clients can circle back years later and offer you work - Why you shouldn't be nervous about editors moving on to other publications (and how it can actually double your workload) - What Carrie charges per hour, how she works it into her project fee and the clients she might charge slightly less for. Also, the formula she's used for figuring out her hourly rate - Carrie's freelance routine, why she doesn't sit at her desk for 8 hours a day, and why it's important to set boundaries with clients - What she's learned from freelancing in regards to confidence, valuing what you do, knowing your worth and not letting clients put you down or undermine you (remember that you're the boss) - How she mixes up her work with big projects and small ones - Buying property as a freelancer - how Carrie's done it - The freelance resources, courses, communities Carrie feels are worth paying for to help her in her work - Her top tips for freelancers who are starting out More resources <ul> <li>Calculate your <a href="https://truested.com/yourrate/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">hourly rate</a></li> <li>Carrie's editing fundamentals <a href="https://www.rachelslist.com.au/toolkit/product/mini-masterclass-editing-fundamentals-every-writer-needs-to-know-july-17/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> masterclass</a></li> </ul> Where to find Carrie <ul> <li>LinkedIn <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/carrie-hutchinson-b91b9220/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.linkedin.com/in/carrie-hutchinson-b91b9220/</a></li> <li>Email: carrie @ <a href="http://copygirl.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">copygirl.com.au</a></li> <li> Twitter: @ozcopygirl</li> </ul>

Top tips from successful freelancers: Carrie Hutchinson

Carrie Hutchinson is the Director of International Teachers, and speaks 4 languages English, Spanish, Mandarin, and Cantonese. Her extensive international experience provides an excellent support for ILTexas' International Teachers coming from Spain, China, Mexico, Colombia, Ecuador and more. 

Carrie Hutchinson is the Director of International Teachers, and speaks 4 languages English, Spanish, Mandarin, and Cantonese. Her extensive international experience provides an excellent support for ILTexas' International Teachers coming from Spain, China, Mexico, Colombia, Ecuador and more.

Episode 009 - Carrie Hutchinson - Director of International Teachers