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How to Become a Freelance Writer with No Experience

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Holly Riddle

Freelance Writer

Holly is a freelance writer with 8 years of experience and six-figure yearly earnings. Her client base includes major publications like Global Traveler, Hotels.com, The Knot, MSN and Mashed.

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Robert Jellison

Managing Editor

Robert is a writer and editor for SideHustles.com. He has 7+ years of experience in freelance writing and previously worked as the in-house editor for Compose.ly, a platform for remote and part-time writers.

Earn

Varies

Startup Time

Fast

Startup Costs

None

Remote-Friendly

Yes

College Required

No

Certification Required

No