Polite emails not working? Here’s how to nudge, follow up, and actually get that outstanding invoice paid—without losing your sanity (or your client). There’s nothing quite like the frustration of chasing down an overdue invoice. You’ve done the work, sent the invoice, followed up—so why isn’t the payment in your account yet? Outstanding invoices can mess with […]
Feast or Famine: Tips for Achieving Steady Work in Your Freelance Business
The rollercoaster of too much work one month and crickets the next? Let’s fix the feast or famine cycle so many writers fall prey to. Some months, you’re drowning in deadlines. Other months, you’re refreshing your inbox like it owes you money. Welcome to the feast or famine cycle—the classic freelancing rollercoaster that no one […]
Self-Criticism vs. Self-Improvement: Finding the Right Balance
Self-criticism isn’t the enemy—but it’s not a strategy either. Here’s how to use it to fuel your growth without burning out. Writers are pros at self-criticism. We’ll reread a draft and decide we’ve somehow lost all talent overnight. But here’s the catch: self-criticism can either be the fuel that drives you forward or the deadweight […]
Is Building a Content Business The Best Career Move for Writers Right Now?
More writers are skipping traditional paths to build content businesses of their own. Here’s what that really looks like. For freelance writers, the siren song of a content business is getting harder to ignore. Instead of chasing one-off gigs, more writers are thinking bigger—launching newsletters, building digital products, and creating content-driven brands that offer something […]
What is Rising Action? [Definition and Examples]
If your story feels flat, your rising action might be to blame. Here’s how to build tension that keeps readers turning pages. Every great story has a moment when things start to shift—the calm before the storm fades, tensions rise, and the real drama begins. That moment isn’t just exciting; it’s a crucial part of […]