Laura is the kind of busy, productive, encouraging freelancer that you want to take advice from. She keeps it real and fun—and doesn't waste your time. If you're struggling with work-life balance (or, better yet, before you struggle with work-life balance), spending the hour or so it will take to read this book will be well worth it.

You'll get advice on the fundamentals, on working with and around and sometimes in spite of others, and on how to correct the balance when it begins to tip. One of my favorite features is the "Words of Wisdom" sections.* These vignettes from other experienced freelancers add an unexpected richness and breadth to the book.

[* Disclosure: I contributed one of the "Words of Wisdom" vignettes.]