12/5 Freelance Writing Jobs Newsletter

Good morning!

I hope your December is off to a good start.

It was a busy week over here.

We’ve shared 58 gigs so far this week in Early Bird, and still have one more day to go. Lots of clients seem to be trying to squeeze in projects before the holidays.

54 calls are still live, and 40 are below for free subscribers.

Wishing you luck!

40 NEW freelance writing/editing opportunities

Now for this week’s gigs!

-Like counts are as of the night before sending. Also, the company’s location doesn’t necessarily limit who can apply. If location restrictions for writers are mentioned, they will be noted in the hyperlink.

📝 Freelance Content Writing Gigs

1. American Craft Council in the US is looking for four freelance writers who are deeply connected to their local craft community to share the stories of handmade artistry in your region and community—deadline to apply is today (Dec 5th)👍18

2. Free Puppies Creative in the US is looking for freelance writers with strong comedy chops to write smart, personality-driven scripts and comedic content 👍93

3. Tukki in the US is looking for freelance writers to help with a new blog project on U.S. work visas 👍35

4. American Culinary Federation’s National Culinary Review in the US is looking for US-based freelance writers with a strong background in B2B hospitality and culinary coverage 👍24

5. Zeus Jones in the US is looking for freelance writers 👍48

6. The Manuscript Agent in the US is looking for freelance medical writers in the medical device and medtech space (especially those with publications expertise) 👍34

7. ContentMender in the US is looking for freelance writers who are organized and timely👍49

8. ComicBook.com in the US is looking for freelance SME writers to cover all things geeky, gaming, comic books, fandom, and anime 👍29

9. Video Game Town in the US is looking for freelance video game writers—$150 per article 👍4

10. Second Opinion in the US is looking for a few great freelance healthcare/healthcare tech writers 👍5

11. Good Content in the US is looking for top-notch freelance writers with lots of experience writing for LI, newsletters, pubs, and/or brands 👍95

12. Crest Communications in the UK is looking for freelance thought leadership ghostwriters to craft content pieces for high-profile execs 👍85

13. Game Pill in Canada is looking for a freelance narrative game writer who can craft dialogue for games 👍96

14. Make All Digital in Portugal is looking for freelance construction writers, along with writers to help with iGaming, tech, and digital innovation 👍2

💡 Freelance Copywriters

1. A creative consultant in the UK is looking for a freelance copywriter with parenting/family brand experience who is available asap 👍63

2. ColdBru Digital in the US is looking for freelance blog writers to cover padel who know the court inside out 👍44

3. Brighten Made in the US is looking for a freelance copywriter who can meet 2-3-day turnarounds 👍21

4. Syndicatebleu in the US is looking for a freelance copywriter to help with Christian-based content 👍33

5. Prime Content in the US is looking for a US-based freelance bilingual (English/Spanish) copywriter 👍104

6. MOIA in Germany is looking for a freelance B2B tech SaaS native-English speaking copywriter to help with upcoming projects 👍124

7. More Joy than Luxury in the US is looking for freelance women’s fashion copywriters 👍108

8. 558 media in Canada is looking for freelance copywriters 👍57

✂️ Freelance Editing Gigs

1. Super Age in the US is looking for a US-based freelance associate editor to help with a longevity and lifestyle newsletter for 20 hours per week

2. Hims and Hers in the US is looking for freelance health blog editors who have a portfolio with pieces in trusted outlets 👍231

3. The European Correspondent in Belgium is looking for EU-based freelance Polish, Ukrainian, and Italian editors and translators 👍134

4. Eleven Editing in the UK is looking for a freelance editor to produce expert-led content across a range of industries 👍18

5. A first-time author in Ireland is looking for a freelance editor who understands the early childhood care and education field 👍2

💌 Accepting Pitches from Freelance Writers

1. A journalist in the UK is looking to commission shocking real-life reads with an X-massy twist for a national publication 👍9

2. Nonprofit Quarterly in the US is looking for stories about how you participated in organizing a more just workplace 👍2

3. RunHer Magazine in the US is looking for ambitious pitches about women’s running—deadline Dec 14 👍5

4. Documented in the US is looking for pitches on: How are New York's immigrants and immigrant communities observing this holiday season? 👍55

5. Freelance Writing Jobs is looking for pitches that explore/examine the business of being a freelance writer—£350👍26

6. Silicon Prairie News in the US is looking for Nebraska-based freelance writers to help tell stories about entrepreneurship and innovation across the state—$400 for 1,200 to 1,500 words 👍33

7. Eulogy Press in the US is open for submissions 👍120

8. Technology Review’s pitch deadline for its upcoming nature print issue is today. Last chance! 👍7

9. The Sick Times in the US is accepting pitches for reported news stories and essays/commentary pieces (pitches from people with Long COVID and related diseases are prioritized)—$400 👍NA

💡 Freelance Bid/Grant Writers

1. The Sustainable Forestry & African American Land Retention Network in the US is looking for experienced and detail-oriented freelance grant writers who are interested in forestry, conservation, and social impact👍128

2. The Ark Media in the UK is looking for experienced bid writers/tender specialists 👍41

3. Arcnito in the US is looking for a freelance grant writer with experience working with tribal governments, Native-serving nonprofits, or Native health organizations 👍1

4. Iconic Innovation is the UK looking for freelance proposal writers who have expertise with competitive funding programmes 👍14

BONUS: Chicken Soup for the Soul is looking for true stories about the unexplainable. 

Bonus 2: The Center for Community Media (CCM) in the US is looking for a remote communications manager contractor for 20 hours per week—$6,000 per month

Want to improve your odds of landing these gigs?

1. Don’t delay💨: Apply as early as possible. The gigs go fast!

2. Include a USP ⭐: Send a short personalized pitch that includes a solid reason to pick you for that gig.

3. Send proof🧾: Include at least one relevant sample (preferably 2-3) that shows what you can do.

4. Build trust🎯: Ensure your LinkedIn profile and website are aligned and back up your pitch (clients often look).

5. Be responsive ⚡: Respond promptly to responses; decisions happen quickly.

We can help with #1!

We’ll do the lead hunting for you daily,

That’s a wrap!

Good luck and see you next week,

Jessica at ATFW

P.S. Land a gig from this email! Please reply and lmk (or shoot me an email at [email protected]).

Reminder: If the gigs shared have posted rates, they must be above $100 per project, $25/per hour, or $0.10 per word. If you get offered less than that, please let me know. Also, gigs are vetted according to a variety of factors. For example, posters can’t ask for unpaid tests, pay for “exposure,” or have a public history of not paying freelancers. If you encounter problems of any sort from a company shared here, please let me know, and I’ll add them to my blacklist.