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✍️ 66 paid pitch calls & freelance writing opportunities

Monday'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 13, 2026
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Welcome to the latest FWN newsletter, with 66 paid pitch calls, freelance & contract writing jobs.

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!

34 publications paying writers for reviews

34 publications paying writers for reviews

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✍️ 115+ paid pitch calls & freelance writing opportunities

✍️ 115+ 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 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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