
Austin’s Source for Freelance and Contract Communicators
By the year 2027, freelancers are projected to make up the majority of the workforce in the United States, with 50.9% of the working population. In fact, at the recent growth rate, it was estimated that 67.6 million Americans would be freelancing by the end of 2021. That’s 42% of the American workforce! How can you tap into this powerhouse of talent? Congratulations! You just did. Freelance Austin, a group within Women Communicators of Austin, is a top source of writers, editors, graphic designers, web designers, voice talent, public relations and marketing consultants, business coaches, photographers, and other creative, independent communications professionals in the Austin area — since 1995.
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Join Women Communicators of Austin to access Freelance Austin benefits! Freelance Austin is the longest-running nonprofit network of independent communications professionals in Austin. Freelance Austin members benefit from monthly meetings, networking opportunities, job referrals, and strong camaraderie — everything a freelancer needs to solve the many challenges of thriving as a solo entrepreneur. Get to know us better! Join us for an event for networking or professional development.
Freelance Austin Blog
Getting to Know Freelance Austin
Written by Shelley Kilpatrick. Did you know that as member of Women Communicators of Austin (WCA) your fee also entitles you to membership in Freelance Austin? Well it does! What’s that you say? You don’t know anything about Freelance Austin? That’s okay because we...
You’ve Got Nerve
Freelance Austin put together an October panel of "Battle-Hardened Pros" to share tips on building your portfolio, organizing and growing your business, and the best ways to network and use free time. As a freelancer, building a portfolio is extremely important but...
The Six Keys to Elance Success
August marked a month of continuous learning for Freelance Austin members. Elance expert Trish Lambert stopped by to provide some insight in our last meeting, Get Some Help Part 2 - Online Outsourcing, where she shared her successes and faux-pas about navigating the...