The phrase "free lance" refers to a person who does work independently, without being tied to just one employer. They are self-employed and can choose their clients and projects freely. Full definition
Since 1986 free lancing artist and curator: installations, performances, art in the public, electronic and social space. (fluxfactory.org)
She is a momma, wife, free lance writer, mommy blogger, an independent marketing consultant, and self - proclaimed glue gunning extraordinaire. (littlemissmomma.com)
Editors being let go by trad pubbing houses are making better livings working free lance for self - pubbers — and God knows the trad pubs» offerings need them back. (goodereader.com)