Sara Millis, Content Strategist & Copywriter

What’s one tool you can’t live without in your creative process? Drop yours below and tell me why! For me, it’s a notebook. But not just any old notebook. One that feels like a joy to use. I bought myself a new notebook cover. A purchase from InKitLeather on Etsy.

It’s so important to touch grass once in a while. Don’t you think? BTS April ‘26: Dartmoor Just finished a run of heavy project work and needed a break, so I took myself off to Dartmoor. Sat at the top of that Tor in Belstone, eating my picnic, I felt the heaviness float away.

@orlince75797 Chasing payments can be an issue from time to time. I know some freelancers have it written into their contracts that they release the final files after final payment. Not sure how I feel about that personally. But if it's happening often it might be a consideration.

@IndieLifer For real. Btw Sara, have you ever sent a client their final files, then ended up chasing them for payment like me?

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It's a tricky subject, but cold outreach has the potential to boost your client base and increase project work. In a recent article, I asked, could you or should you pitch to companies? myindielifeblog.substack.com/p/cold-outreac…

Morning, freelancers, what are you working on today?

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For my fellow freelancers who’ve just checked their calendar and realised, like me, we are almost at the end of January! Much love x buff.ly/gEGomFH

@CharlesO42618 Plenty of legit ways out there. Takes a bit of research and consideration to find out which would work for you.

@IndieLifer If I had such opportunity I literally jump at it if it's actually insightful and legit

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Happy New Year, everyone! Sx

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas! Sx

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It's at this time of year when freelancers feel the most burnout. That final push to Christmas can leave you feeling drained. Here are some signs to look out for and my approach to a healthier space open.substack.com/pub/myindielif…