From email funnels to white papers, content writing covers more ground (and pays more) than most writers think. Here’s where the money is. The digital world runs on content, and for freelance writers, that means endless chances to carve out a niche, grow an audience, and earn well. From thought leadership pieces to SEO-driven articles, […]
How to Write a Fight Scene: 11 Tips for Realistic and Engaging Battles
Fight scenes aren’t just about fists and fancy footwork—they’re about tension, stakes, and keeping readers on the edge of their seats. There’s nothing worse than a fight scene that reads like a bad stage direction. He punched. The other guy ducked. Someone grunted. It was intense. No, it wasn’t. It was a list of things […]
11 Tips for Collecting Payment on an Outstanding Invoice
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 […]