Freelancing: what to do when it all goes quiet

Freelancing is unpredictable. Some weeks you'll rush around working on loads of different projects. Then there are the times when you think: 'Oh, my inbox is kind of quiet today.' But there's no need to panic: you need those quiet periods. During such times, it's really a question of creating an illusion - not just for your clients, but for yourself. The illusion of 'busyness' is really a very vital thing, I find. Every day needs to feel like a working day.

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