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
Infographics — A Picture’s Worth 1,000 Words: Meeting Recap
Infographics can simplify a complex idea — or thoroughly confuse your audience. We asked two talented visualizers to join us for a lively discussion of communicating with infographics. We got down to the nuts and bolts of this marketing must-have: the how's the when's...
Learn to Brand — Helping Clients Realize their Visions: Meeting Recap
Can you effectively create your own brand and own it? We experimented with an innovative, self-guided approach created by Mami Serwaa, entrepreneur and branding expert. Her informal and relaxed style led the group through self-reflection and interactive branding...
To Your Health! What You Need to Know About the Affordable Care Act: Meeting Recap
Have you signed up to be covered by the Affordable [Health] Care Act? This informative meeting was designed to give you what you need to know from an insurance pro who's been in the Obamacare fray from the very beginning. We addressed all those burning questions that...