Ugh, I think a writer has bailed on me, commission-wise. He began work on it in November and after a month or so, I made sure to poke him every week or two or so just so hear how it was going (I fully understand that projects take time.) The last time I heard from him was nearly a month ago, though he'd been having some technical difficulties, but assured me he was working on it. The last message I sent to him was over a week ago.

What do you guys think?

I like to pay up front for commissions so I don't have to worry about paying later, but I may have to revise that policy. >.>