Tammy Danan

Tammy Danan is a storyteller who reports on environmental and social issues. She also covers productivity, creative pursuits, and the future of work.

Her words have appeared in VICE, Audubon.org, ZEKE Magazine, Shutterstock, Toggl, among others.

You may find her on Instagram @SlowFreelancing

Recent Posts by this Author

What Hiring A Writer Taught Me About Being An Effective Boss

December 7, 2022

A Contract is Not Enough to Protect You... Plus Other Lessons I Learned After A Failed Project

December 6, 2022

What Investing in Yourself Looks Like and How It Benefits Your Creative Business

October 22, 2022

Great Podcasts and YouTube Channels for Money Mindset and Financial Advice

September 17, 2022

8 Ways to Create Financial Stability as a Freelancer

August 12, 2022

You won't see success until you treat your freelance business as what it is—a business

The start is always the hardest. You'll find yourself going back to your old perspective. You'll find yourself forgetting that now, you’re supposed to treat freelancing as a business.

How I Stepped Away from Content Mills and Ended Up Writing For Brands

How to Build a Content Studio that Stays Well-Funded

Do some industry research to know what people are charging in your target niche (especially if you’re starting from scratch). It’s also essential to study your goals, the money coming out, and the money coming in. Study how you’re packaging your services and the rates you’re charging and do your research, don’t be scared to ask people in your network.

Productivity Isn't the Ultimate Answer to Freelance Success. THIS Is.

Succeeding in the freelance world isn’t just about being productive. In fact, I’d say it’s less about being productive and more about being kickass in what you do that you get to charge a good rate and work with clients who’d see the value you bring to the table.

How Talking About Your Struggles Can Help You and Your Freelance Community

For obvious reasons, sharing what you struggle with opens you to endless words of wisdom and suggestions. When you share your career-related problems and struggles, you open yourself to other peoples’ perspectives and of course, to helpful tips and advice.

What I Wish I Knew About Money Before Becoming a Freelancer

Learning about money and your relationship with it is vital in building a sustainable freelance business. You don’t have to know everything but to succeed, you have to open yourself to whatever the world wants you to learn.