Illustrator Keri Smith presents some interesting checklist of questions to ask yourself before taking on your next freelance illustration project. One thing I would definitely stress is that if you decide to do the project make sure you have a contract that outlines all of the answers to section one in her checklist. A contract is what will protect you if you have any legal disputes down the road. Also, if you like her checklist then you should also check out my tip in Be Aware 15 on “scoping a new project”.