Freelancing can feel quite tough and challenging and it's easy to loose motivation midway, read on to find out how to freelance while keeping yourself motivated!

Check out this week's career closeUp on Michael, SEO product manager at Upwork!

In this video, I will share all the steps you need to take to unlock your flow of Upwork interviewing invites. You may call it Upwork invites hack, but from my perspective, it's a long-term strategy for getting more leads.

From getting a sense of the client from their tone to seeking clarity in the description, here are 20 answers to the question, "What are the most important things you look for when determining whether a posted freelance project is right for you?"

Check out this week's career closeUp on Angélica, product designer at Upwork.

From knowing your worth to implementing tiered pricing plans, these insights will empower you to make informed decisions and secure fair compensation for your work.

Freelancing has given me the flexibility to arrange my time according to my needs and preferences, allowing me to take control of my personal and professional life.

Check out this week's closeUp on Bemmygail's career as the founder and producer of Bemmygail Animation Studio.

If you are feeling frustrated or unfulfilled in your current job, I encourage you to take a step back and reflect on what truly makes you happy. Pursue your passion, take risks, and don't be afraid to fail.

Learn how, as a newbie, I was able to get the Rising Talent Badge on my Profile in my very first month. This article is about my success story on Upwork.

Check out this week's career closeUp on Nasir, expert in analytics and business Intelligence!

In this video I share how I grew my Upwork earnings from $0 to $5,000/month in 6 months, a breakdown of the methods that helped me start earning, and the answer to the question, "What would I do differently if I started today?"

Hear from Jonathan, an expert and Top Rated Plus freelancer on Upwork, and learn how he works now! "It's not going to be an easy road. Freelancing never is. You can be the best at what you do but if you're not proactive in your search for work, the odds are reduced that it will come to you."

Check out this week's closeUp look at the career of Robert, an expert strategy consultant.

Sometimes, as an artist, you may believe that you are very skilled and should be paid a lot of money, but your abilities may not allow it. If this is the case for any reader, don't worry: persevere.