Happy 5th birthday to The Freelance Bible! It’s been five years since Alison Grade wrote and published the book from Birmingham with Penguin Publishers. And what a fantastic five years it’s been! The book has helped creative freelancers regionally, across the UK, and even internationally, with one of our most recent training courses running in Northern Ireland.
At Mission Accomplished, The Freelance Bible has been a key inspiration for our training, shaping courses designed for both new entrants, mid-level and experienced freelancers. From understanding What is a Skills Audit? to learning How to manage your Freelance Finances? these lessons have become essential tools for creative freelancers.
Why is The Freelance Bible is still essential today?
Freelancing has changed a lot over the years, but the core challenges remain the same—finding work, setting rates, and building a sustainable freelancing career. In fact, more companies than ever are hiring freelancers to fill skill gaps, companies actively recruiting remote freelancers in 2025 (Forbes).
A Skills Audit is a key tool for freelancers to understand their secret sauce and position themselves in the market. It helps assess what skills are in demand. Whether you’re starting out or looking to grow, a Skills Audit ensures you’re making informed decisions about your freelance career.
What’s next?
“Freelancing is always evolving, but one thing remains constant: the best freelancers take control of their careers – they are the CEOs of their freelance careers.”( Alison Grade, 2025) Whether you’re just starting out or have been freelancing for years, the lessons in The Freelance Bible remain just as relevant today build strong foundations, stay adaptable, and always be ready for the next opportunity.
Here’s to five years of freelancing success—and many more to come! 🚀
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