Having your own writing business involves dealing with work that ebbs and flows.

You may have a client hire you, but then delay the start of the project, delay payment, change the scope after you start, give you more than you expect a lot sooner than you expect… it’s seldom as straight forward as it should be.

It can be scary thinking about the ‘ebbs’ of a writing business. It can also intimidate if there’s worry about “too much” work flowing in.

How do you handle the ups and downs?

Writing life ebbs and flows are like the tides.

Here are some overall tips:

• If you’re determined to start your own business, start it (it feels so good to take that step)
• If at all possible, have enough money available to cover at least 2 months of expenses (to avoid worrying about bills)
• Know where you want to go as a…