Money and Business

You’re the boss—so if something goes wrong, you’re also the one on the hook. Here’s when self employed liability insurance is essential—and when it’s just overkill. Most self-employed writers don’t think about liability insurance until someone threatens to call in a lawyer. It’s easy to assume you’re too small to be a target. But the […]

From last-minute payments to clients who pay in crypto, here’s how to file taxes as a freelancer when your income is anything but predictable. The moment someone pays you for a project—congrats, you’re self-employed. And whether it’s a steady freelance career or a side gig with a Venmo trail, the IRS wants its cut. That […]

If you’re still hustling for one-off gigs, you’re missing out. Making money as a writer in 2025 is about building layered, lasting income streams—often in places you haven’t looked. Let’s get one thing straight: writing for a living isn’t some romantic dice roll. It’s a business move—and the smartest writers are running the show, not […]

Most writers wing it. The ones who succeed? They have a business plan. Here’s how to build yours—without killing the creativity. You’ve got talent. You’ve got drive. Maybe you’ve even got a few published pieces, a solid client roster, or a book idea that won’t leave you alone. What you might not have? A business […]

‌Relying on one paycheck as a writer is risky. Discover how to build multiple streams of income—from freelancing to passive revenue—so you can write on your own terms. Most writers don’t fail because they’re bad at writing—they fail because they can’t afford to keep going. Relying on a single paycheck in this industry is a […]