Hire Holly

Writer | Editor | Content Creator | Blogger

Need a writer who can make your brand, business, or idea sound like a real person?

Hi, I’m Holly A. Phillips, a marketing writer, editor, and the creator of The Bitter Lemon, a lifestyle blog I’ve been publishing for more than 15 years.

I’ve spent my career creating content that helps businesses communicate clearly, connect with their audiences, and get found online.

My professional experience spans B2B, SaaS, healthcare, public relations, digital marketing, lifestyle, and more.

I’m available for brand partnerships, freelance writing and editing, content projects, and creative consulting.

Have a project in mind? Let’s talk.

CONTACT HOLLY

Brand Partnerships & The Bitter Lemon

Want to introduce your brand to an audience that loves discovering new products, places, ideas, and experiences?

The Bitter Lemon is a lifestyle publication featuring product reviews, beauty, food and drink, travel, Buffalo and Western New York, books, self-care, pop culture, and everyday life.

With thousands of published posts, an established newsletter audience, and content that consistently brings readers to the site through search, The Bitter Lemon can help your brand reach potential customers through content that feels authentic and useful, not like a traditional advertisement.

Partnership opportunities include:

– Sponsored blog posts
– Product reviews and features
– Gifted-product campaigns
– User-generated content (UGC)
– Affiliate partnerships
– Newsletter features
– Seasonal campaigns
– Custom brand content
– Social media content

I work with brands that are a natural fit for The Bitter Lemon and its readers. I don’t believe in promoting something simply because I was offered it; the best partnerships are the ones I can genuinely stand behind.

Interested in partnering?

Request my media kit for current audience information, partnership options, and examples of previous work.

REQUEST MEDIA KIT

Freelance Writing & Content

An influencer isn’t always the answer; you might simply need a really good writer.

That’s where I come in.

With 15+ years of professional writing experience, I’ve created content for businesses and organizations across a wide range of industries.

My work has included everything from blog posts and website copy to emails, eBooks, social content, press materials, and long-form thought leadership. I can help with:

Blog & SEO Content

– Blog posts
– SEO articles
– Thought leadership
– Content refreshes
– Keyword-informed content
– Content calendars

Website & Marketing Copy

– Website copy
– Landing pages
– Product and service descriptions
– Marketing campaigns
– Lead magnets and eBooks

Email & Social

– Email campaigns
– Newsletters
– Promotional emails
– Social media copy

Editing

– Copy editing
– Proofreading
– Content restructuring
– Website and blog audits
– Making existing content clearer, stronger, and more engaging

I can work on a one-off project or provide ongoing content support, depending on what you need.

REQUEST A QUOTE

Small Projects & Content Packages

Not every project needs a six-month contract.

If you have a specific content problem that needs solving, I’m happy to work on a smaller, defined project.

Some examples:

Blog Post Package

A researched, polished, SEO-conscious blog post ready for publication.

Content Refresh

Take an existing blog post that’s outdated, underperforming, or just needs some love and turn it into something stronger.

Email Package

A small series of promotional or marketing emails written in your brand’s voice.

Content Audit

A focused review of your existing website or blog with practical recommendations for improving content, SEO, and organization.

Have something else in mind? Tell me what you’re working on, and we’ll figure out the right scope.

CONTACT HOLLY

Creative Sessions

Need a second brain?

Not ready to hire someone for an entire project? That’s okay.

Creative Sessions are 45-minute one-on-one sessions designed for when you have an idea, a problem, or a project you need help thinking through.

Sessions can cover things like:

Blog ideas
Content strategy
SEO questions
Keyword research
Website content
Brainstorming
Newsletter ideas
eBook or lead-magnet ideas
Content calendars
Getting unstuck on a project

Bring your questions. Bring your half-finished idea. Bring the thing you’ve been staring at for three weeks.

We’ll figure it out together.

A Little More About Me

I graduated from Louisiana State University (Geaux Tigers!) with a degree in English and Creative Writing and have spent my career turning ideas into words people actually want to read.

I’ve written for industries ranging from healthcare and SaaS to public relations, fitness and wellness, real estate, higher education, and lifestyle.

I’m also the person behind The Bitter Lemon, where I get to combine professional writing with the things I’m genuinely interested in, from beauty and books to wine, travel, Buffalo, self-care, and all the little things that make everyday life more interesting.

That combination gives me a slightly unusual perspective: I understand both sides of content.

I know what it’s like to write for a brand and what it’s like to build an audience of actual people who choose what they want to read.

Let’s Work Together

Have a project, partnership, or idea?

I’d love to hear about it.

Whether you need a single blog post, ongoing content support, a brand partnership, or simply someone to help you figure out what comes next, send me a note and tell me what you’re working on.

No giant proposal required. Just tell me what you need, and we’ll go from there.