The secret to hiring freelancers? Smart briefs, clear boundaries, and zero drama. Here’s how indie creators get it right. In 2025, everyone has a brand—and no one has a full-time team. From ecommerce shops to podcast empires, indie creators and scrappy startups are scaling fast by hiring freelancers for everything from logo design to landing […]
Stuck Between Ideas? How to Pick Your Next Writing Project
Drowning in half-baked ideas and “what ifs”? Here’s how to pick a writing project that won’t just keep your attention—but actually get finished. You know the feeling: your brain’s a crowded subway car of writing project ideas, all jostling for attention, all yelling “Pick me!” Meanwhile, your schedule—and your sanity—are begging you to choose just […]
How to Use the Inverted Pyramid: The Classic Journalism Structure Every Writer Should Steal
Old-school? Maybe. Still brilliant? Absolutely. The inverted pyramid is the fastest way to hook distracted readers—and it’s not just for journalists anymore. Your story has eight seconds to earn attention. Maybe less, if your reader is mid-scroll with 17 tabs open and half a latte left. In journalism, structure isn’t optional—it’s everything. The clearest writing […]
Do Self-Employed Professionals Need Liability Insurance?
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 […]
Idea Generation Mastery: Top Strategies for Freelance Writers and Journalists
From timeless techniques to sneaky-smart hacks, here’s how to master idea generation and never run out of stories again. As a freelance writer or journalist, you don’t just write for a living—you pitch. Constantly. Which means idea generation isn’t optional. It’s the whole job. The good news? You don’t have to sit around waiting for […]