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…5 min read·Jul 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…7 min read·Jun 29, 2022--2--2
Holly RiddleHow to Format a QueryA few days ago, I published a thread on Twitter that really seemed to resonate with querying writers.5 min read·May 1, 2022--1--1
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…5 min read·Mar 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…6 min read·Dec 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…4 min read·Nov 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.9 min read·Oct 24, 2021--1--1
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…2 min read·Aug 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…4 min read·Mar 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…5 min read·Mar 28, 2021----