Weekly digest #41 of 2025

• The Art of Writing a Gentle Reminder Email Without Sounding Pushy, by Freya Laskowski — This guide shows how to craft polite, effective follow-ups by using short subject lines, framing around the recipient’s benefit, adding context, and offering a clear call to action. It’s all about respect, clarity, and timing.
• From Slinging Words to Selling Expertise: A 1 on 1 Coaching Case Study with Josh Monen, a podcast by Austin L. Church — Josh Monen transformed his freelance copywriting career by shifting from overwork to strategy—building productized offers, becoming a fractional CMO, and finding both higher fees and greater freedom. His story shows how the right coaching can turn burnout into leverage.
• Mental Health Research — How does self-employment affect your mental health? Since 2019, the Leapers community has surveyed freelancers worldwide to understand the link between freelance work and wellbeing. The 2025 edition is now open — share your experience anonymously and explore past results online.
• Stop Relying on Referrals: 3 Simple Shifts That Bring Premium Clients to You, by Tasha Prados — Freelancers don’t have to wait for referrals to find high-value clients. As Tasha explains, creating outcome-driven offers, refining messaging, and showing up consistently can attract premium work and build a sustainable business.
• Ject! by Seth Godin — a simple reminder to stop waiting for permission and start creating.

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