This week we’ve shared a whopping 200 paid writing opportunities, with tons of gigs that you won’t find scrolling through dead job boards or once-a-week newsletters.

Still juggling spreadsheets, sticky notes, and five different tabs to run your freelance writing business?

Meet Finnygook, the all-in-one business tool built specifically for freelance writers (by an actual freelance writer).

Track pitches. Organise projects. Complete your writing work. Log invoices and expenses. You can even sync with Google Calendar and get reminders about upcoming tasks and deadlines. Your business in one place, finally.

Try Finnygook free!

“It’s not trying to be my CRM, my accountant, and my second brain. It’s trying to answer what needs doing next — and it answers that question better than my previous stack of four different apps did.” — Jerry Nelson

What’s in today’s newsletter?

Among today’s new paid writing opportunities…

• Pitch calls are open across revolution and social change, LGBTQ+ identity, gaming and culture, politics, science, fashion, and animal rights, including reported features and cultural commentary. Pay up to $2/word.

• Journalism and reporting roles include games analysis, politics coverage, sports writing, fellowships, and investigative training opportunities. Pay up to $843/week.

• Copywriting and content writing opportunities span brand, healthcare, travel, wellness, supplements, higher education, and multilingual content. Pay up to $75/hour.

• Editing, editorial and strategy roles include copy editing, policy and tech editing, social strategy, and digital experience leadership. Pay up to $116/hour.

Looking for lit mags to submit to in May?

We shared tons of new lit mags accepting submissions in May, and every single one of them pays writers for their work. With this roundup, May could be the month your work finds its next (or first) literary home!

Thursday 30th April

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This roundup highlights literary magazines actively seeking submissions throughout May, with details on genres accepted, submission guidelines, and deadlines.

Every single one of these literary magazines is paying writers for accepted submissions.

Remember to carefully review each magazine’s submission guidelines before sending your work. Take time to read recent issues to ensure your writing aligns with their aesthetic and mission. With thoughtful submissions and a bit of persistence, May could be the month your work finds its next (or first) literary home!

Not looking for creative writing opportunities? You can update your FWN preferences using this link so that you only receive the opportunities you really want.

Want to hone your creativity skills?

Tawny Lara sees Tarot cards as tiny little pieces of witchy art with a rich, complex history. Tarot cards are one of her many tools for writing prompts and introspection.

In this 2-hour generative writing class, we’ll use Tarot imagery across the ages as writing prompts. Think art history meets journaling, with zero pressure and zero fortune-telling. Just a relaxed, inspiring space to write, think, and explore. Come hang!

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Lit Mags Accepting Submissions in May 2026

Sundog Lit
An independent literary journal publishing two issues per year, accepting poetry, fiction, and nonfiction. Favours muscular prose, experimental nonfiction, and work that plays boldly with form. Submit short stories up to 3,000 words, flash (up to 3 pieces under 750 words each), nonfiction up to 4,000 words, or poetry. The first 300 submissions per reading period are free.
Payment: $50 upon publication.
Deadline: May 1, 2026.

IHRAM Press – Stories of Land, Climate & Resistance
The International Human Rights Art Movement’s literary magazine, publishing poetry, fiction, essays, and art from creative activists worldwide. This Q2 2026 edition focuses on environmental disaster, climate change, and communities left vulnerable by governments. Poems up to 5 per submission; prose up to 2,500 words.
Payment: $50 per accepted written piece.
Deadline: May 1, 2026.

Iron Fang Press – Wish You Were Here
A horror anthology focused entirely on the theme of vacations gone wrong — road trips, beach resorts, European tours, lakeside retreats, and everything in between. Seeks horrifying, spooky, or unsettling short stories. Maximum 7,000 words. No reprints; no AI-generated content. Up to two stories per author (submitted separately). Accepted authors also receive a paperback copy.
Payment: CAD $30 per story.
Deadline: May 1, 2026.

Flame Tree Publishing – Climbing High
A call for speculative short stories exploring female ambition for Flame Tree’s Beyond & Within anthology series. Seeking stories where female ambition is treated differently, aspiration in the face of adversity, and ambitions that extend beyond our contemporary world. Original stories only; no reprints.
Payment: $0.08/£0.06/word for original stories.
Deadline: May 3, 2026.

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We’ve hand-picked 37 new paid freelance writing opportunities you won’t find scrolling job boards. Vetted, ready to pitch, and delivered straight to your inbox.

Missed yesterday’s roundup?

Yesterday we shared 41 new pitch calls and freelance writing opportunities, with plenty of opps still live and waiting for you to pitch!

What’s in today’s roundup?

Among today’s new paid writing opportunities…

• Pitch calls are open across travel and national parks, food and beverage, memoir and creative nonfiction, horror and culture, and data and AI, including essays, reported features, and specialist industry writing. Pay up to $1/word.

• Journalism and reporting roles include sports coverage, overnight news shifts, and niche beats across global outlets.

• Copywriting and content writing opportunities span SEO, B2B, pharma, travel, sport, and multilingual campaigns across freelance and contract roles. Pay up to $50/hour.

• Editing, editorial and strategy roles include freelance editing, proofreading, and senior strategy support across publishing and brand teams. Pay up to $25/hour.

🆕 Wednesday 29th April

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We just shared 41 new paid pitch calls and freelance writing opportunities, plus 67 from Monday if you missed them. That's 108 to browse through this week already!

Today’s gigs span pitches, journalism jobs, copywriting, content, editing and some really unique technical & grant roles. Plenty to check out for thriving freelance writers.

I also shared the launch of Finnygook yesterday, a business tool built for writers. If you’re interested in using a tool to support your freelance life, you can get a great launch offer & read about all the features in the link below.

Why freelance writers should talk about money more openly

Most freelance writers have no idea what their peers actually earn.

That silence costs all of us, because it makes it harder to set rates, spot when you’re being underpaid, and build a career that actually lasts. The industry — be it in journalism, copy, editing or something else — has a weird taboo around money, and it mostly works in everyone else’s favour.

What we do know is that in 2026, the writers who stick around rarely rely on commissions alone. They combine bylines with courses, consulting, retained work, or licensing. They’re thinking in annual income, not per-piece fees, and they’re honest with themselves about what’s actually working.

They also track which work earns the most for the time it takes. That’s a much more useful number than your day rate. A £500 feature that takes three days is a worse deal than a £300 piece that takes three hours, but it’s easy to miss that if you’re not paying attention.

It’s also worth asking whether your income is spread across enough sources. One well-paying editor is great until they leave, the publication folds, or the brief changes. Writers who last tend to treat their income like a small business, not a lucky streak.

And if you’re freelancing, you are running your own business. Whether you like that idea or not.

Some questions worth sitting with: Do you know your effective hourly rate across different types of work? Are your best-paying clients also your most time-consuming? What would happen if you dropped the lowest-paying 20% of your workload entirely?

The more honest we are with each other about money, even in broad strokes, the better placed we all are to charge properly, plan ahead, and avoid burning out three years in.

And if you want to really help others, you can share the rates you’ve received. Sites like Who Pays Writers are a great place to check and share rates, as is the NUJ Rate for the Job for those in the UK.

If you want to explore this topic further, Isabel is running a live session on Monday 11th May with the FWN where she’s sharing the real numbers behind her own freelance career.

She’s written for the FT, The Atlantic, and others, and she’s a financial journalist, so she’s more comfortable talking money than most of us are. She’ll break down how she structures her income, which work pays best, and the framework she’s built over years of actually figuring it out.

Everyone who attends also gets £20 off her digital course on the business of freelance writing (usually £99) which covers the systems and workflows she uses day to day, as well as how to build a financial roadmap for your writing career.

Grab your ticket here!

This is a rare chance to see behind the curtain of a working freelance career, with actual figures attached.

What do you think?

Should we be talking about rates more openly, or does it feel too uncomfortable to go there? Share your thoughts below!

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We’ve hand-picked 41 new paid freelance writing opportunities you won’t find scrolling job boards. Vetted, ready to pitch, and delivered straight to your inbox.

FWN members are pitching these right now. Will you be next?

108 opportunities shared already this week, with plenty more left to come. Are you ready to start pitching and find your next paid writing gig?

Missed anything this week?

Yesterday was a big one — Finnygook, a new business tool for writers, officially launched, and we also shared 67 fresh pitch calls and freelance writing opportunities!

What’s in today’s edition?

• Pitch calls are open across science, medicine, food culture, climate, and local politics, including reported features, essays, and community-focused stories. Pay up to $2/word.

• Journalism and reporting roles include science, biotech, culture, and language-focused reporting, alongside enterprise and news writing. Pay up to $25/hour.

• Copywriting and content writing opportunities span wellness, healthcare, finance, SEO, and brand marketing, across freelance and contract roles. Pay up to £300/day.

• Technical and grant writing roles cover finance, engineering, nuclear, and funding proposals. Pay up to $75/hour.

🆕 Tuesday 28th April

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Most tools weren’t built for you. They were built for project managers, agencies, or startups, and freelance writers have been shoe-horning their pitches, clients, and invoices into them ever since.

Today, that changes.

As you may know, I’m George, and I’m a freelance writer. I know what it’s like to lose a pitch in your sent folder, miss a follow-up to an editor because it was buried in a spreadsheet you hadn’t opened in a week, and discover an invoice is overdue only because a client mentioned it first (yes, this actually happened once).

So I built something to fix it.

Meet Finnygook — the first platform built from the ground up for the way freelance writers actually work.

“It’s not trying to be my CRM, my accountant, and my second brain. It’s trying to answer what needs doing next — and it answers that question better than my previous stack of four different apps did.” — Jerry Nelson

See Finnygook in action

What makes Finnygook different?

Finnygook isn’t Notion with a coat of paint. Every feature maps to something a freelance writer actually does:

• Pitch tracking. Log every pitch, set follow-up reminders, and never let your outreach go cold.

• Project & task management. Break bigger work into tasks and link everything together.

• Built-in writing space. A cloud editor where drafts link directly to projects and clients.

• Client & invoice management. Send invoices from the app, set payment reminders, and download with your branding.

• Expense tracking. Simple overviews, exportable any time for tax season.

• Stay on top of everything. Email reminders chase you when deadlines, follow-ups, or invoices are due, and Google Calendar sync keeps it all visible on the go.

“Finnygook is honestly my pinboard sticky notes turned into a database. I really like the homepage, it sums up my entire freelance life on one page.” — Nupur Gill

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Want to be the first name in an editor’s inbox on Monday morning?

This roundup is your Sunday-night edge: line up pitches, submissions, and applications now, so by the time everyone else opens their laptop, your work is already waiting for them.

And don’t forget: FWN subscribers can access every single new opportunity right away.

What’s in today’s newsletter?

Among today’s new paid writing opportunities…

• Pitch calls are open across geopolitics, technology, journalism, agriculture, culture, and creative nonfiction, including essays, investigations, and photo projects. Pay up to $4,000/project or $1/word.

• Journalism and reporting roles include legal, local, tech, and business reporting, alongside court and investigative work. Pay up to $1,000/article.

• Copywriting and content writing opportunities span healthcare, nonprofits, SaaS, ecommerce, and B2B marketing. Pay up to $100/hour.

• Editing, editorial and strategy roles include copy editing, financial news editing, and content strategy across brands and agencies. Pay up to $175/hour.

Missed anything last week?

Last week we shared two brand new live events with you coming this May (with 50% off for paid subs!) plus Monday’s roundup of 66 new paid writing opps.

Plenty of great writing work & opportunities to review from the last few days!

Monday 27th April

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We’ve shared more than 190 paid writing opportunities this week alone — plenty of gigs that you won’t find anywhere else.

For freelance writers looking to build their dream writing career, the Freelance Writing Network is the perfect resource.

Will you find your next gig today?

What’s in today’s newsletter?

Among today’s new paid writing opportunities…

• New pitch calls are open across climate and industry reporting, gaming and culture, literary essays and fiction, death and society, and niche hobbies, including data-driven features and longform work. Pay up to $2,000/essay.

• Journalism and reporting roles include politics, LGBTQ+ coverage, health, travel, and investigative reporting, alongside content design and product testing. Pay up to $9,000/month.

• Copywriting and content writing opportunities span fintech, pharma, social media, education, research, and product content, across freelance and contract roles. Pay up to $5,000/month.

• Editing, editorial and strategy roles include outline editing, audience growth, communications support, and senior strategy work. Pay up to £450/day.

Missed anything this week?

This week we’ve shared two brand new live events with you coming this May (with 50% off for paid subs!) plus Monday’s roundup of 66 new paid writing opps.

Plenty of great writing work & opportunities to review from the last few days!

Thursday 23rd April

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We’ve hand-picked 33 new paid freelance writing opportunities you won’t find scrolling job boards. Vetted, ready to pitch, and delivered straight to your inbox.

Missed yesterday’s roundup?

Yesterday we shared 42 new pitch calls and freelance writing opportunities, with plenty of opps still live and waiting for you to pitch!

Come along to our next live event!

Don’t forget: You can get 50% off tickets to our two May live events. Our first, on May 11th, digs into the financial reality of a freelance journalism career with Isabel Woodford.

The other, a writing workshop on May 21st with Tawny Lara, invites you to slow down, get creative, and write with tarot cards as your guide.

All details in the link below.

🆕 Wednesday 22nd April

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We’re thrilled to announce two new live events coming at you this May, and they couldn’t be more different from each other!

Our first, on May 11th, digs into the financial reality of a freelance journalism career with Isabel Woodford.

The other, a writing workshop on May 21st with Tawny Lara, invites you to slow down, get creative, and write with tarot cards as your guide.

Whether you’re here for the money talk and realities of freelance journalism or a creative spark, there’s something for you.

Both will be recorded, so you’ll also get full access for as long as you like in case you can’t make it live.

Plus: FWN paid subscribers can scroll down for 50% off both events! 👇

Monday 11 May | 5:30–7:00 PM BST | Online via Zoom

Money. It’s the topic freelance writers rarely talk about openly (and probably the one that matters most).

In this live session, freelance journalist Isabel Woodford (bylines at the FT, The Atlantic, and more) pulls back the curtain on her real earnings, how she structures her income, and the financial framework she’s built over years in the industry.

You’ll leave with a clearer roadmap for building a freelance career that’s actually sustainable. All ticket holders also get a £20 discount on Isabel’s digital course, The Business of Freelance Writing (usually £99).

👉 Grab your ticket here

Scroll down for your 50% off code!

Thursday 21 May | 1:00–3:00 PM ET | Online via Zoom

No fortune-telling. No woo woo. Just two hours of generative writing with author and creative Tawny Lara as your guide.

Using tarot imagery spanning centuries, from 1600s Italian card games to modern decks, Tawny turns each card into a writing prompt and a doorway into your own creative projects.

Think art history meets journaling in a zero-pressure space. Bring a pen, bring your curiosity, and bring your deck if you have one.

👉 Grab your ticket here

Read below for your 50% off code!

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We’ve hand-picked 42 new paid freelance writing opportunities you won’t find scrolling job boards. Vetted, ready to pitch, and delivered straight to your inbox.

FWN members are pitching these right now. Will you be next?

108 opportunities shared already this week, with plenty more left to come. Are you ready to start pitching and find your next paid writing gig?

Missed yesterday’s roundup?

Yesterday we shared 66 new pitch calls and freelance writing opportunities. Some are still live, but they won’t be for long!

What’s in today’s edition?

• Pitch calls are open across health, investigative journalism, food, digital rights, gaming, and urban planning, including longform features, analysis, and culturally focused reporting. Pay up to $1/word.

• Journalism and reporting roles include local news, SEO-driven reporting, travel and culture coverage, and community-based journalism.

• Copywriting and content writing opportunities span B2B, tech, SEO, property, and business content, alongside brand and white paper work. Pay up to $45/hour.

• Editing, editorial and strategy roles include admissions editing, bilingual content editing, media relations, and content strategy support. Pay up to $30/hour.

🆕 Tuesday 21st April

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Want to be the first name in an editor’s inbox on Monday morning?

This roundup is your Sunday-night edge: line up pitches, submissions, and applications now, so by the time everyone else opens their laptop, your work is already waiting for them.

And don’t forget: FWN subscribers can access every single new opportunity right away.

What’s in today’s newsletter?

Among today’s new paid writing opportunities…

• Pitch calls are open across gender inequality, architecture, outdoors and travel, arts and culture, regional reporting, horror fiction, and satire, including investigative features, essays, and creative work. Pay up to $2/word.

• Journalism and reporting roles include science, environment, local news, sports coverage, and investigative reporting, including major newsroom positions. Pay up to $120,000/year.

• Copywriting and content writing opportunities span B2B, ecommerce, legal, cybersecurity, animal welfare, and brand/agency work. Pay up to £375/day and $85/hour.

• Editing, editorial and strategy roles include commerce and fintech editing, newsroom leadership, internships, and senior brand and marketing strategy positions. Pay up to $300,000/year or $40/hour.

Missed anything last week?

Don’t miss our latest Q&A with Rachel Meghan, plus Thursday’s roundup of 66 new paid writing gigs — plenty still live and waiting for you to pitch!

Monday 20th April

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This week we’ve shared nearly 200 paid writing opportunities, with tons of gigs that you won’t find scrolling through dead job boards or once-a-week newsletters.

For freelance writers looking to build a sustainable and successful writing career, the Freelance Writing Network is the perfect resource.

What’s in today’s newsletter?

Among today’s new paid writing opportunities…

• Pitch calls are open across the business of writing, environmental justice, arts and culture, veganism, speculative fiction, and investigative journalism, including features, essays, and list-based content. Pay up to $1/word.

• Journalism and reporting roles include local news, arts and entertainment coverage, and sports writing opportunities. Pay up to $200/article.

• Copywriting and content writing opportunities span brand, education, health, marketing, and niche specialist topics, including multilingual and strategy-led work. Pay up to $63/hour.

• Editing, editorial and strategy roles include copy editing, content strategy, research-led editing, and digital coordination. Pay up to $60/hour.

Missed anything this week?

Don’t miss our latest Q&A with Rachel Meghan, plus Monday’s roundup of 66 new paid writing gigs!

Looking for non-writing freelance gigs?

If you’re seeking freelance roles but not within the constraints of writing, you might enjoy today’s Freelance Jobs Network roundup of 58 new freelance opps.

This (separate) newsletter collects gigs in marketing, comms, social media, strategy & more, arriving in your inbox several times a week. Perfect for non-writing freelancers!

Access 58 non-writing freelance gigs!

Thursday 16th April

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We just shared a new update of 40 new paid pitch calls and freelance writing jobs!

Today’s writing and media opportunities span public media, poetry, science, biotech, art, and culture—plus speculative fiction and essays paying up to $2,000 per project.

We’ve also got new freelance roles in journalism, copywriting, editing, and creative or technical writing range from local reporting and brand strategy to grant and medical communications.

Today’s Writer’s Insight: Rachel Meghan

For today’s edition of writer’s insight, I had the pleasure of speaking with Rachel Meghan, a freelance writer based in Providence, Rhode Island.

Rachel Meghan (they/she) is a mother, bookseller, and freelance writer. They have been featured in Rue Morgue, Business Insider, Poynter, Vulture, YourTango, and others. Rachel loves horror movies, musicals, weird books, their cats, and their family.

You published your first byline at just 15 years old, a cover story for Blood and Thunder. How did you get into freelance writing so early, and how did it feel seeing your name in print?

I was part of a junior roller derby league, and was very entrenched in the sport at the time. Blood and Thunder was the main roller derby related publication out there. I noticed that they had never covered junior roller derby in their magazine, so I took a chance and pitched them. I distinctly remember writing the article in my school’s computer lab and feeling like a “real” writer for the first time. Much to my surprise, it became the cover story of the issue I was in, and my photo was on the cover! My mom had me sign several copies at roller derby events. It was such a thrill, and a high I am still lowkey trying to chase.

What drove you to pursue a career in freelance writing so young, and who or what supported you at that time?

When I was in fifth grade, I wrote and edited a newsletter for my class. It wasn’t an assignment, just something I wanted to do to flex my writing muscles. My mom helped me with formatting and printing, allowing me to use her office’s printer, and I would distribute them every quarter. I was very influenced by Lisa Simpson and Harriet the Spy, and knew early on as a precocious kid that I wanted to make writing my career.

I wrote the Blood and Thunder story at 15 and wrote my first pieces for Rue Morgue a year later. My parents were very supportive. I’ll never forget my father telling me I had a “way with words”, and encouraging me to continue writing as I got to college.

As a regular reviewer, what advice would you give to writers wanting to break into this niche? How do you structure your approach when sitting down to review a book or film?

I really think that if you choose a niche that you already have a passion for, it makes the work so much more fulfilling. I love reviewing horror and books because I love horror and books. It’s an excuse for me to ramble about my interests, and it allows me to explore my own taste in the genre, what I like and what I don’t. Even if you don’t have a regular gig, write reviews anyway. Start a blog, write on Substack, even Letterboxd. Get really good at it and have a portfolio to show when it’s time to pitch to editors.

I like to take notes while I watch a film or read a book, basically brain dump every thought that comes into my head while I’m taking in the media. Then in my first draft, I streamline the thoughts, organizing them in a way that makes sense. Follow your instincts, make connections, and be very descriptive. Nuance is also a very good skill to have as a reviewer.

Walk us through your writing process. Do you have a set routine, or does it vary depending on the specific project?

I’m kind of chaotic with my writing process. I’m a big fan of sitting down and just letting it all out in one go, doing a draft in one sitting and allowing my thoughts to flow. It took many years of practice and discipline to get to that place, but it’s not impossible. I don’t really have a set routine with it, although I am a big fan of having a pocket notebook to sort my thoughts and make to-do lists before I jump into writing.

Oftentimes, I like to jot my notes in a pocket notebook, and then do a first draft by hand in a larger notebook. Then, when it’s time to type it, I’m automatically editing it as I go. It’s kind of like sculpting in a way, chiseling out what you’re trying to say in a set process. Mostly, I’m just happy to have time to write whenever I can, due to being a mother.

Balancing motherhood, bookselling, and a freelance writing career is no mean feat! How do you carve out the time and mental space for your work?

I’m lucky to have a very well-behaved, sweet son, who sleeps when he’s supposed to and doesn’t make a fuss. I don’t know how I got so lucky, but it makes a huge difference in my writing. Of course, any two year old is a handful, so when he’s awake, he’s my first priority. I mostly write when he’s down for his nap (two hours, like clockwork), or after he’s gone to bed. I also highly recommend getting an extra large playpen for your kid and filling it with toys- that keeps him busy and allows me a few minutes to send some pitches.

I mostly only do bookselling on weekend nights, so it’s a part time job that fits into my schedule. My job always has authors coming and going, with many book events happening on any given week, so I get to be around other writers and get their advice. Rachel Yoder, one of my favorite authors, came in a few months ago, and her talk was invaluable to me as a writer. It’s a very inspiring job, and oftentimes I’m allowed to catch up on writing when the store is slow, which is a big help.

Do you have a go-to pitching formula or structure that works consistently for you?

My usual structure is to introduce myself, list off a few of my bylines, and jump into a well-written pitch that could only come from me (NEVER AI!!!). I think finding an angle to any story you pitch is crucial, something that your brain came up with based on your experiences that no one else could write. Editors like different perspectives and writers who know what they’re talking about. Establish yourself as an authority on your subject, even if you have no bylines yet, and write with confidence.

Also, make sure to use the editors name in the email if it’s available, that makes a world of difference.

What’s the biggest mistake you see other writers making when pitching, and what do you do differently?

Copy and pasting pitches to different editors. Don’t do this! I used to just blindly copy-paste my pitches to numerous emails, and let me tell you, editors can tell. It’s best to take a look at the publication you’re pitching to and get a feel for their voice, and tailor your pitch to suit their voice. You may have the same pitch for two places, but they might benefit from being looked at from different angles based on the publication you’re pitching to.

Also, again, please don’t use AI for anything involving writing! As someone who has been in the writing business for sixteen years, it breaks my heart to see so many people outsourcing their brains to a soulless machine. A machine doesn’t have your experiences or your perspective, and can never truly replicate a human voice. Editors can always tell, and they can’t be fooled.

How do you decide which publications to target for a particular piece? Do you find ideas to fit a publication, or find publications based on your ideas?

It depends. Sometimes I’m jotting in my pocket notebook and come up with an idea, and then I find a publication it works for. Other times I find a publication, research it, and come up with an idea for it. Regardless, I use the Freelance Writing Network religiously, and try to put out three pitches a day based on what editors are looking for. It usually ends up being more.

Just keep pitching, and keep experiencing your non-writing life to get more ideas. There is inspiration everywhere if you look for it.

You can read more of Rachel’s work on their Substack and through their clippings.

Rachel Meghan

Writer and podcaster and artist and wife and mom. Future librarian.

We’ve hand-picked 40 new paid freelance writing opportunities you won’t find scrolling job boards. Vetted, ready to pitch, and delivered straight to your inbox.

Paid members are pitching these right now. Will you be next?

What’s in today’s edition?

• Pitch calls are open across public media, poetry, science and biotech, art and culture, and speculative creative writing, including essays, features, and fiction. Pay up to $2,000/project.

• Journalism and reporting roles include local news, entertainment, travel, and culture coverage across freelance and staff positions. Pay up to $35/hour.

• Copywriting and content writing opportunities span tech, healthcare, skincare, data-driven marketing, and fintech content. Pay up to $45/hour.

• Editing, editorial and strategy roles include publishing, translation, brand strategy, and senior editorial support across media and agencies. Pay up to $80/hour.

• Creative, technical, grant and medical writing roles include script development, ghostwriting, public sector documentation, funding bids, and medical communications. Pay up to $95/hour.

🆕 Wednesday 15th April

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We’ve hand-picked 40 new paid freelance writing opportunities you won’t find scrolling job boards. Vetted, ready to pitch, and delivered straight to your inbox.

Paid members are pitching these right now. Will you be next?

105+ opportunities shared already this week, with plenty more left to come. Are you ready to start pitching and find your next paid writing gig?

Missed yesterday’s roundup?

Yesterday we shared 66 new pitch calls and freelance writing opportunities. Some are still live, but they won’t be for long!

What’s in today’s edition?

• Pitch calls are open across speculative fiction, travel, essays, women’s stories, African reporting, and culture, including features, guides, and first-person writing. Pay up to $0.50/word.

• Journalism and reporting roles include business, local news, courts, sports, energy, and data-driven storytelling. Pay up to $40/hour.

• Copywriting and content writing opportunities span B2B, ecommerce, SEO, finance, pets and retail storytelling. Pay up to $30/hour.

• Editing, editorial and strategy roles include multilingual editing, proofreading, SEO strategy, and content leadership. Pay up to $80/hour.

• Technical, grant and medical writing roles cover legal, healthcare, engineering, and proposal writing. Pay up to £250/day.

🆕 Tuesday 14th April

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Last week we shared more than 200 paid writing opportunities, with tons of gigs that you won’t find scrolling through dead job boards.

And this week there will be hundreds more, with an extra bonus roundup coming at you midweek too.

For freelance writers looking to build their dream writing career, the Freelance Writing Network is the perfect resource.

What’s in today’s newsletter?

Among today’s new paid writing opportunities…

• Pitch calls are open across food and culture, beauty and wellness, running, dating and relationships, LGBTQ+ stories, film criticism, and creative nonfiction. Pay up to $1/word.

• Journalism and reporting roles include lifestyle, home, sports, and breaking news coverage across digital outlets. Pay up to $25/hour.

• Copywriting and content writing opportunities span brand, SEO, SaaS, travel, ecommerce, and email marketing work. Pay up to $30/hour.

• Editing, editorial and strategy roles include copy editing, fact-checking, academic journals, content strategy, and comms leadership. Pay up to $64/hour.

• Technical, grant and medical writing roles cover blockchain, bid writing, grant strategy, and medical communications. Pay up to $85/hour.

Missed anything last week?

Don’t miss last week’s roundups: a new collection of outlets paying writers for reviews, plus 115+ more pitch calls & freelance writing gigs shared on Thursday!

Looking for non-writing freelance gigs?

If you’re seeking freelance roles but not within the constraints of writing, you might enjoy the latest Freelance Jobs Network roundup.

This (separate) newsletter collects gigs in marketing, comms, social media, strategy & more, arriving in your inbox several times a week. Perfect for non-writing freelancers!

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60 brand new paid freelance opportunities

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Monday 13th April

🆕 Pitch Calls

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We’ve shared more than 210 paid writing opportunities this week alone — plenty of gigs here that you won’t find anywhere else.

For freelance writers looking to build their dream writing career, the Freelance Writing Network is the perfect resource.

Will you find your next gig today?

What’s in today’s newsletter?

Among today’s new paid writing opportunities…

• Pitch calls are open across geopolitics, anti-fascism, music and culture, writing craft, climate and environment, speculative fiction, and AI, including essays, reported features, and creative work. Pay up to $1/word.

• Copywriting and content writing opportunities span B2B, finance, wellness, real estate, health, and SaaS, across brand and marketing work. Pay up to $150/hour.

• Editing, editorial and strategy roles include copy editing, associate editing, content strategy, and campaign planning. Pay up to $95/hour.

• Technical and grant writing roles cover documentation, proposals, and funding support across tech and healthcare. Pay up to $80/hour.

Missed anything this week?

Don’t miss our latest roundups: a new collection of outlets paying writers for reviews, plus 60 more pitch calls & freelance writing gigs shared on Monday!

Looking for non-writing freelance gigs?

If you’re seeking freelance roles but not within the constraints of writing, you might enjoy the latest Freelance Jobs Network roundup.

This newsletter collects gigs in marketing, comms, social media, strategy & more, arriving in your inbox several times a week. Perfect for non-writing freelancers!

The Freelance Jobs Network

50 new paid freelance opportunities

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Thursday 9th April

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We’ve hand-picked 35 new paid freelance writing opportunities you won’t find scrolling job boards. Vetted, ready to pitch, and delivered straight to your inbox.

Paid members are pitching these right now. Will you be next?

165+ opportunities shared already this week, with plenty more left to come. Are you ready to stop waiting and start pitching?

Missed yesterday’s opportunities?

Yesterday we shared a brand new roundup of publications that pay for reviews, including film, TV, books, music, games, theatre, and more. Tons of great opportunities for those of you looking to sell reviews and criticism!

We also shared 36 new pitch calls and freelance writing opportunities. Some are still live, but they won’t be much longer!

What’s in today’s edition?

• Pitch calls are open across spirits and food, news and culture, travel, gaming, climate, and speculative fiction, including reported features and first-person stories. Pay up to $1/word.

• Journalism and reporting roles include AI, economics, and specialist beats, with opportunities for experienced and niche writers.

• Copywriting and content writing opportunities span ads, SaaS, health and wellness, AI-assisted workflows, and conversion-focused content. Pay up to $35/hour.

• Editing, editorial and strategy roles include proofreading, SaaS and medical editing, and creative and brand strategy support. Pay up to £350/day.

🆕 Wednesday 8th April

🆕 Pitch Calls

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Today we’re sharing a brand new roundup of publications that pay for reviews, including film, TV, books, music, games, theatre, and more. From major print titles and prestige digital outlets to specialist journals and niche cultural platforms, there’s something here for every kind of critic.

Whether you write punchy album reviews, long-form film essays, book criticism, or thoughtful takes on the latest TV seasons, you’ll find outlets here that actively want fresh voices and sharp cultural perspectives, not just staff writers recycling press releases.

Each listing includes pay (sourced directly or via reports), direct links to guidelines or contact pages, and a clear sense of what each outlet actually commissions, so you can start pitching with confidence.

If you have insights into specific details, or if you’ve been offered different terms than those listed here, please let me know by replying to this email or by messaging me on Substack.

34 publications paying for reviews

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