Welcome to 2026!🎉
What's coming in January: $2/word roundups, funding guides, live events & more.
Happy New Year!
I hope you’ve had a restful break and are feeling ready to tackle 2026. Whether you’re starting the year with ambitious goals or just easing back into work mode (like I am!), I’m thrilled to have you here as part of the Freelance Writing Network community.
As a paid subscriber, you’re getting access to everything the FWN has to offer, and I want to make sure you’re making the most of it as we kick off the new year.
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What’s coming in January?
We’ve got some great things in the pipeline for this month, including:
$2/word outlets roundup: A new, larger collection of publications paying premium rates.
Expanded funding & creative submissions: More grant opportunities, residencies, and literary magazine calls to diversify your income streams.
New live events: I’m working on some exciting announcements that I hope to share with you soon — stay tuned!
Make the most of your subscription!
As we settle into the new year, here’s a quick reminder of everything you have at your fingertips:
Exclusive pitch calls & job listings, updated daily with larger roundups in the twice-weekly newsletter.
Specific resources, insight and support to help you build, grow and sustain a successful writing career.
Access to live workshops & discounts on masterclass sessions.
High-paying and themed opportunities (including $1/word and up).
Recently, we also published two new roundups:
These will be regularly published throughout 2026, so stay tuned for new funding opportunities and creative submission guides.
If you ever have questions, suggestions, or just want to share a recent win, hit reply — I read and reply to every email, and love to hear from you!
Here’s to a productive and prosperous 2026. Thanks for your continued support!
George
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