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✍️ 52 paid pitch calls & freelance writing opportunities

We've got lots of new paid writing opps just waiting for you to find them.

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George ~ FWN
Feb 02, 2026
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Welcome to the latest FWN newsletter, with new pitch calls, freelance & contract writing opportunities!

We've packed this week's edition with quality leads to help you pitch smarter, earn more, and keep your editorial calendar full.

Paid subscribers can access every single new opportunity right away.


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What’s in today’s newsletter?

Among today’s new paid writing opportunities…

  • Pitch calls are open across the future of writing, longform features, wine, women and gender reporting, humour, regional culture, science and technology, and literary criticism. Rates up to $1,500+ per piece or $0.50/word.

  • Journalism and reporting roles include entertainment, style, politics, student reporting, regional and national news, and cultural coverage. Pay up to $0.20/word.

  • Copywriting and content writing opportunities span health, wellness, travel, education, B2B, finance, and consumer brands, across freelance, contract, and fixed-term roles. Pay up to €60/hour.

  • Editing, editorial and strategy roles include longform editing, digital and commerce editing, newsroom support, and marketing strategy. Pay up to $35/hour.


Monday 2nd February

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