Holly RiddleHow to Get Started FreelancingRecently, I saw someone on Twitter note that they’d always wanted to get into freelancing, but were never quite sure how to start. I…Jul 22, 2022Jul 22, 2022
Holly RiddleHow to Set Yourself Apart as a Freelance WriterAs a freelancer, I also hire other freelancers. Sometimes, a client needs help with managing editorial workflow, so I hire/assign/train…Jun 29, 20222Jun 29, 20222
Holly RiddleHow to Format a QueryA few days ago, I published a thread on Twitter that really seemed to resonate with querying writers.May 1, 20221May 1, 20221
Holly RiddleWhat Kind of Writer Do You Really Need?A lot of client-freelancer heartache can be avoided by ensuring that the client who’s hiring you (or that you, as the potential client) has…Mar 9, 2022Mar 9, 2022
Holly RiddleThe Truth About Making Six Figures as a FreelancerAmong many freelancers, there’s this much-coveted, highly-lauded achievement: breaking six figures from your freelance income alone. Just a…Dec 19, 2021Dec 19, 2021
Holly RiddleHow NaNoWriMo Can Help Your Writing (Even if You’re Not a Novelist)Every year (or, at least, most years — this year I was happily derailed by my signing with my literary agent, which you can read more…Nov 10, 2021Nov 10, 2021
Holly RiddleHow I Got My AgentFor anyone (the few of you) who follows me for freelancing tips, thoughts and complaints, this post is likely not for you. Keep scrolling.Oct 24, 20211Oct 24, 20211
Holly Riddle5 Reasons to Never Work for ExposureRecently, I told a publication that I just couldn’t work at their rates. With how much work each article needed for this national magazine…Aug 11, 2021Aug 11, 2021
Holly RiddleHow to Deal with a Clueless ClientOccasionally, if you’ve been freelancing long enough, you’ll find yourself with what I call “a clueless client.” Maybe they encourage you…Mar 31, 2021Mar 31, 2021
Holly RiddleMy Experience with Upwork’s Mediation ProcessAbout a month ago, I ended up in Upwork’s mediation process. A client had decided they didn’t want to pay and the only other option beyond…Mar 28, 2021Mar 28, 2021
