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Blowing It: Chandler Levack’s Tips for Navigating the World of Freelancing

Writer and editor Chandler Levack reminisces about her freelancing heyday and how others can ensure they don’t make the same mistakes she did.

When you’re getting started in the creative fields, the offer of even having work can seem like a payment in itself. But since you can’t pay your rent in opportunities, figuring out how to be upfront about being paid fairly and on time is a vital lesson for all freelancers to learn. We sit down with editor and writer Chandler Levack to talk about a fateful freelance gig, defining your value, and how to manage your projects from pitch to payment.