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✍️ 125+ paid pitch calls & freelance writing opportunities

Today's edition is full of quality leads to help you pitch smarter, earn more, and keep your editorial calendar full.

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George ~ FWN
Apr 16, 2026
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Welcome to the latest FWN newsletter, with 125+ paid pitch calls, freelance & contract writing jobs.

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!

"A machine doesn’t have your experiences or your perspective, and can never truly replicate a human voice."

"A machine doesn’t have your experiences or your perspective, and can never truly replicate a human voice."

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✍️ 66 paid pitch calls & freelance writing opportunities

✍️ 66 paid pitch calls & freelance writing opportunities

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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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