The gig economy is on the rise—according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, over 57 million Americans are choosing this flexible alternative to traditional full-time employment. One of the most ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about the freelance revolution and the future workforce. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are 131,000 ...

As a freelance writer, I know that keeping up a consistent writing output is a key factor in my career. The nature of freelancing makes it very tempting to slack off some days, though I may feel ...

According to Upwork, an estimated 59 million Americans have freelanced in the past year–almost 36 percent of the country’s entire workforce. The number of freelancers in the US is rapidly growing and ...

Reading for leisure has decreased in popularity, but for research, business and news seeking it’s just as, if not more popular than ever. Whether through engagement-seeking social media posts, website ...

Not everyone is cut out to be a freelance writer, but if you have the following nine skills, you’ve got a better shot at succeeding at it. Owning your own freelance writing business requires a ...

A day in my life as a freelance science writer actually begins about 2:30 a.m. for me. I'm waiting to receive emails from EurekAlert, the science press release service from the American Association ...

Try turning your job skills into extra income in 2026! Discover some realistic side hustles that pay well -- no extra ...

When I started freelancing full time, I did it because my paycheck at my "regular" job bounced. I'd been freelancing on the side since college, writing stories for a college wire service, and kept it ...

A new bill, AB 5, that caps freelance journalist submissions may make writing financially unsustainable for many workers even though the legislator behind the law insists that the goal is "to create ...