Types of work
According to the 2012 Freelance Industry Report compiled primarily about North America freelancing, nearly half of freelancers do writing work, with 18% of freelancers listing … See more

A 2018 McKinsey study found that up to 162 million people in Europe and the United States engage in some form of independent work. It … See more

Freelancing, like other forms of casual labor, can be precarious work. Websites, books, portals and organizations for freelancers often … See more

Many periodicals and newspapers offer the option of ghost signing, when a freelance writer signs with an editor but their name is not … See more

Freelancers have a variety of reasons for freelancing, the perceived benefits differ by gender, industry, and lifestyle. For instance, the 2012 Freelance Industry Report reported … See more

The Internet has opened up many freelance opportunities, expanded available markets, and has contributed to service sector growth in many economies. Offshore outsourcing, online outsourcing and crowdsourcing are heavily reliant on the Internet to … See more

The term freelancer is commonly attributed to Sir Walter Scott (1771–1832) in Ivanhoe (1820) to describe a "medieval mercenary warrior" or "free- See more