Freelancers, you have to keep learning — here are some resources

The thing about being a freelancer is that you can’t stop learning. We are our most profitable asset and our business starts and ends with our ability to deliver at a high level.

There are different ways to go about your education. Some platforms offer free learning. Hubspot is great for learning about marketing and creating content strategies. You’ll have to create a free account and sign in to Hubspot Academy.

For paid platforms, Study.com was something I used. I took an editing course and paid a monthly fee, which gave me access to several other courses. I’d definitely recommend giving them a try.

For more involved courses, why not try a local college. This past year, I took a creative writing course and it helped improve my novel writing more than anything else I’ve ever done. I got so much out of it that I’m taking a more advanced course this January.

Toronto has a very lively literary community. Between readings, book launches, author talks and workshops, there’s always something happening. I’d suggest you immerse yourself in your literary community. You learn so much from other’s experiences and it’s great for building relationships and gaining support from other writers.

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