The romantic view of a freelancer {living the dream} is accurate to a point; but there is a definite down side when it comes to the costs of freelancing and the ugliness of project (and client) management. Then there is the reality of learning to “clock-out” and have a life separate from working all the time! 
Here are some excellent resources for freelancers and rural solopreneurs {and for learning more about said good, bad and ugly! 
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- The Solopreneur’s Guide and Ten Excellent Freelance Resources
- @SmallBizLady‘s {#SmallBizChat} on Twitter [How to participate in the next chat]
- 8 Tips for Creative Solopreneurs via @freelancesw
- The 5 Most Important Entrepreneurial Lessons I’ve Learned in Business by @SmallBizLady
- Over 12 Must-Read Posts That I Wrote Especially for Writers by @TXWriter
- Twitter resources for small towns by {the innovative/resourceful} @BeckyMcCray
- What it Really Costs to Be a Freelancer via @FreelanceFolder
Perhaps your experience could be compiled into an e-book?
- The 5 Stages of Creative eBook Writing by @stickyebooks
- Massively Promote Yourself by Creating Information Products by @redlemonclub
- How eBooks Enhance Your Business
- Ebook Basics by @BeckyMcCray
Could you use some ideas to jump-start your social media creAtivity?
- 50 Netsetters You Should Know About
- 10 Ways to Attract the Attention of Clients Using Social Media by @redlemonclub
This is simply my quick {and random} review of resources. What are your recommendations?
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P.S. I have started my own list of freelancer-related tweeps to follow: [http://twitter.com/stargardener/freelance] and I would love to know who you follow for freelance support, insight and resources!
I always find good information at ProBlogger and Copyblogger. Another site I visit a lot is NoJobForMom.com.
Great list! Thanks!
Totally agree regarding the quality of resources from Problogger and Copyblogger; particularly encouraged by “Feeling ‘Blogged Out?’ [10 Pro Bloggers Share Their Advice on What to Do]“! NoJobForMom.com looks great also! Thanks!
This is an excellent {and related} resource for freelancers! Part of the {ugly} is designing and creating our blogs and web sites {in the wee hours of the morning!}.
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