Something I need to work on

Personally I don’t see location as a restriction in who you can connect with for whatever reason. I currently communicate, regularly with design folk from around the world. WooThemes, as an example are in 3 separate locations yet managed to develop and grow a business.

Do you go to the likes of Supermondays? Think and a Drink etc?

Might be worth looking in to.

Gavin

The real issue is, I don’t know many people nowadays having quit working in the city; there’s noone local to bounce ideas off.

I’m well up for not only collaborating, but working seperately in the same location just to have some web-banter with like-minded folks! Maybe then collaboration will occur naturally anyway.

Collaboration – especially for us freelancers – is extremely important, both for business reasons and for personal growth. Challenging eachother and bouncing ideas around is what makes a good project great.

About the ‘Shhhh’ part – Also true. And this one baffles me. I know other freelance designers who are afraid to have their own personal blog in fear that their current/potential clients will read it. Like that’s a bad thing?!

Clients and collaborators WANT to read what you have to say. It’s a good thing to show off your passion and expertise, and be open about your ideas. Keeping these things secret is the old way of doing things.