[solresol]

I've been freelancing since 1999, but I tend to do very tiny projects (one to two weeks). Last year I took a three month contract for a bit of a change. Based on how things have gone in January, this year is looking better than previous years, but I'd like to think that's because I've got my act together better.

Finding clients is always tough. I find I need to be a serious expert in two or three things and then attach myself to companies that sell those things but don't have a lot of experience in them. It's a model that works well for them and for me.

Remember that whatever it is you don't like about your full-time job now, at least you are mostly doing what you like. As a freelancer, you will now be spending a large portion of your time on sales and marketing, which you probably have little experience or aptitude for if you are a techie.