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✍️ 65+ Pitch Calls and Freelance Writing Jobs, October 12th

Earn $1/word writing features, $55/hour as a content writer, and $50/hour as a real estate copywriter among 65+ new opportunities.

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George ~ FWN
Oct 12, 2026
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🔓 65+ new paid writing gigs are live now!

Hey, writers!

We’re back to start your week with 65+ new pitch calls and writing jobs. Some absolutely fantastic opportunities in our latest update.

Monday is always a great day for finding new gigs. When you apply this morning, you’ll arrive right at the top of someone’s inbox. If you’re seeking paid writing work, there’s no better time than right now.

Just make sure you take the time to understand the outlet you’re pitching or company you’re applying for, create a real pitch/application with a compelling story, and then review carefully and submit.

See you again soon.

~ George


What’s new in today’s newsletter?

  • Pitch calls include sport, trade and industry, cruising, racism, reported nonfiction, culture, politics, technology, food and animal-focused fiction. Pay up to $1/word.

  • Journalism & reporting roles include local news, family features, food writing, sports coverage and investigative reporting.

  • Copy and content writing opportunities span brand copywriting, social-first campaigns, finance, SaaS, legal content and consumer features. Freelance rates up to $55/hour.

  • Editing, editorial & strategy roles include commissioning, newsletter editing, fact-checking and content strategy. Strategy rates reach $90/hour.

  • Technical, grant & medical writing roles include AI research, cybersecurity, educational content, grant proposals and medical editing. Pays up to $60/hour.


TODAY: Write Your First Pitch!

Today at 9am PT / 12pm ET / 5pm GMT, FWN host Sithara will walk you through planning, writing and sending your very first freelance pitch. Complete with real examples, proven structure, and live Q&A for your specific questions.

Never written a pitch before? Drafting emails but hesitant to send? Pitched before and yet to land your first paid assignment? This workshop is built with you in mind.

RSVP now!


Monday 12th October

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