Ditch Your Cubicle, Not Your Life.

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ARE YOU AN INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER WHO'S TIRED OF WASTING TIME AT A DEAD-END JOB?

Isn't It Time To Take Charge of Your Life, Career, and Happiness? We think so.

We wrote this book for instructional designers just like you who are ready to ditch their 9-5 grinds and start their own freelance business! Learn how to transition from the cubicle to freelancedom in as little as 7 months! You'll get a breakdown of each month along with what moves you should be making to prepare for your big exit.

READY TO TURN THE PAGE ON YOUR 9-5?

That's great news! Here's a teeny-tiny sneak peek at what you'll learn by reading our book.

Quitting Stuff

  • How to know if you should quit your 9-5

  • How to quit your job in 7 months or less

  • How to put in your 2 weeks notice

Skills Stuff

  • How to identify and expand your skill set

  • How to find your niche in the industry

  • The skills and tools you need to succeed

Money Stuff

  • How to identify and expand your skill set

  • How to find your niche in the industry

  • The skills and tools you need to succeed

Networking Stuff

  • How to connect with the global ID community

  • How to network effectively, in-person and virtually

  • How to establish your digital presence and build a brand

Legal Stuff

  • How to establish yourself as a business entity

  • How to manage accounting, taxes, and legal stuff

  • How to find health insurance

Working From Home Stuff

  • How to set up your dream home office space

  • How to choose the right technology for your needs

  • Creative places to work remotely

WHO THE HECK WROTE THIS BOOK?

This book magically appeared to us in a clearing in a forest. Just kidding. But sounds cool, right?

Andrea Dottling, M.Ed.

Andrea Dottling, Co-Head Honcho of IDLance, has 10 years of corporate and 11 years of higher ed experience as a recruiter, instructional designer/ technologist, educator, writer, and community-builder. She's been in the freelance game for 8 years as an independent learning consultant, writer, social media manager, and webmaster. She has an M.Ed. in Learning & Tech, an MA in Media Studies, and a BA in History, Education, & Dramatic Lit. Her favorite book is "Greenlights" by Matthew McConaughey.

Parker A. Grant, Ph.D.

Dr. Parker Grant, Co-Head Honcho of IDLance, has 21 years of corporate experience as an engineer, instructional designer, eLearning developer, trainer, and training manager. He also has 13 years of experience as an independent consultant. He earned his B.S./M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, M.S. in Educational Technology, and a Ph.D. in Adult & Experiential Learning. After three decades in the L&D industry, Dr. Grant brings a wealth of experience to the ID industry! His favorite book is "The Five People You Meet in Heaven" by Mitch Albom.

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C'mon, please! We wrote all these words! It was really hard! So much thinking.