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✍️ 50+ Pitch Calls and Freelance Writing Jobs, October 8th

Earn up to $1/word writing food journalism, $125/hour as a medical writer, and £200/hour as a creative director of writing among 50+ opportunities.

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George ~ FWN
Oct 08, 2026
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🔓 50+ new paid writing gigs are live now!

Happy hump day

This means that, in total, we’ve surpassed more than 220 paying opportunities for writers this week from the daily roundups alone.

I’ve said it before a few times lately, but it continues to be true. Business, brands, and media outlets need writers. They want human voices telling real stories. There are opportunities out there, and with the Freelance Writing Network you’re going to find them, regardless of the niche you’re working in.

Check out all 220 opportunities from this week right here, and you can also browse through hundreds of themed, evergreen pitching opportunities here.

I’ll see you again soon!

~ George


What’s new in today’s newsletter?

  • Pitch calls are open across literary writing, food, software, Canadian politics and culture, death and grief, gaming history, and critical essays. Pay up to $1,000/project.

  • Journalism and reporting roles include tech, AI, crypto, food, sports, and local news coverage. Pay up to $25/hour or $0.10/word.

  • Copy and content writing opportunities span brand, SEO, B2B, social, campaign, and animal protection work. Pay up to $200/hour.

  • Editing, editorial and strategy roles include senior editing, publishing, outline editing, content strategy, and campaign leadership. Pay up to $200/hour.

  • Technical, grant and medical writing roles cover cybersecurity, bid writing, scientific communications, and medical content. Pay up to $125/hour.


Join our next workshop: Write Your First Pitch!

On Monday, 12th October at 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!

Don’t want a full membership to attend? Buy a ticket here and join us next Monday for the session—replay included!


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