The Freelance Manifesto: A Field Guide for the Modern Motion Designer

The Freelance Manifesto by Joey Korenman is a practical field guide for motion designers who want to build a fulfilling freelance career. This digital edition is available as a PDF for instant download after purchase.

The book draws on Korenman’s own transition from a staff editor to a successful freelancer. It walks readers through the mindset shifts and practical steps needed to take control of their careers.

Book Overview

The Freelance Manifesto is written by Joey Korenman, a motion designer whose work as a freelance editor and animator is described throughout the book. He shares how he moved from making $700 a week as an employee to $500 a day as a freelancer.

The book is aimed at Artists and Motion Designers who care about creative work and do not want to go broke. It combines a manifesto with a field guide, presenting five phases of a freelance career and addressing common myths and challenges.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• The freelancer’s dilemma and why the traditional staff path can hold creative people back.
• Common myths about freelancing and the reality of earning more while working fewer days.
• The five phases of a freelance career: I Know You, I Like You, I Trust You, I Need You, and Your Freelance Life.
• Practical lessons on rates, client relationships, and building a sustainable creative business.
• A foreword by Jake Benjamin describing how the author’s advice changed his career.

Why This Book Matters

For motion designers and creative professionals, freelancing can feel risky and uncertain. This book makes the case that freelance work is not only viable but can lead to better projects, higher income, and more freedom. It matters because it offers a clear, experience-based framework for a career path that many artists are never taught.

Book Details

Device Compatibility

This is a digital download, so there is no physical shipping. Access is available immediately after purchase. The PDF works with Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, mobile devices, and most reading apps.

FAQ

How do I get access after purchase?
This is a digital product. You will receive instant access to the PDF download after completing your purchase.

Will a physical copy be shipped?
No. This is a digital edition only, and no physical item will be mailed.

What devices can I use to read it?
The PDF can be opened on Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, mobile devices, and most reading applications.

Add The Freelance Manifesto to your library today and explore a practical path toward a freelance career in motion design.

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