Freelance writers —especially beginners— can face adversity from clients who are untrustworthy, whether because of nefarious payment practices or editorial immoralities like plagiarism and idea stealing. Here is how to navigate these adversities.

Friedrich Nietzsche was himself a prolific writer, whose works are well worth reading for anyone interested in unique writing. In much of Nietzsche’s work, he transiently gives good advice on how to be a good writer —or, as Nietzsche prefers, ‘author.’