6/21 ATFW Jobs Newsletter

Hi and welcome !

There’s no shortage of gigs this week from brands including VeryWell Mind, Home Solutions, Shell, Notably, and more.

Read on to see all 30.

But first—this week’s sponsor, HoneyBook, is running an awesome grant program!

Amidst all the layoffs, the $25K Breakthrough grant aims to help early-stage creatives (including writers) breakthrough and accelerate their business growth.

Applications are open from June 18 through July 16, 2024, it’s FREE to apply, and winners will be announced in early August. 

Enter to win a $25,000 business grant from HoneyBook

• Calling all early-stage marketing or creative businesses

• Unlock your business potential with the Breakthrough Grant

• Win $25,000 in cash, tools, resources, and training

Apply today.

30 new freelance writing gigs

1. Home Solutions is looking for US-based freelance home services writers and editors—$0.10-$0.15 per word

2. Aveva is looking for a freelance science/tech journalist

3. A UK-based B2B agency is looking for UK-based freelance B2B writers

4. Aruga is looking for freelance copywriters with journo/PR experience

5. Verywell Mind is looking for experienced freelance writers (Gen Z/young millennials preferred)—$200 to $250

6. Gamesight is looking for a freelance technical gaming content writer

7. TranslatePlus is looking for freelance medical writers (Native in Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, or Portuguese)

8. Shell Energy is looking for freelance blog writers (energy industry exp. a plus)

9. The Unit Agency is looking for a freelance copywriter/tone of voice specialist

10. Focus Brands is looking for mid-level freelance copywriters with ad agency experience

11. Stowhill Estates is looking for a freelance (luxury) property description copywriter

12. MPB is looking for a freelance German copywriter/translator

13. Notably is looking for freelance content writers

14.  NetActuate is looking for exceptional freelance technology marketing writers

15. A US-based deputy editor is looking for freelance women’s health and beauty writers

16. Stratsys is looking for a freelance sustainability writer fluent in English and Swedish

17. Roam is looking for a US-based freelance real estate or fintech copywriter/content producer

18. Moku is looking for a freelance web3 copywriter

19. fDi Magazine is looking for freelance US-based journalists to cover foreign investment and economic development

20. Athena is looking for a skilled freelance journalist to write 40 profile pieces for its team members—$2,000 for 40 profiles

21. A US-based consultant is looking for a freelance SR- or ACD-level copywriter

22. LoveProperty is looking for freelance real estate writers—£200 – £300

23. Longreads is accepting personal essay drafts and pitches—$350 to $500

24. Fate Fortune Magazine UK is looking for spooky real-life stories

25. Broadview is looking for pitches on spirituality, justice, and ethical living—0.75 cents per word (CAD)

26. Taypedia is looking for pitches on Taylor Swift—$400 per article

27. This Magazine is accepting pitches for its culture issue (arts industry in Canada)—$150 to $300

28. Minnesota Monthly is accepting pitches

29. Spectrum Culture is looking for freelance writers to review music, films, and/or books

30. Creative Bloq is looking for news writers

More from ATFW and friends

Expert spotlight: Jennifer Goforth Gregory

Jennifer Goforth Gregory is a freelance content marketing writer of 15+ years who has written for industry-leading brands including IBM, Microsoft, Google, Dell, and many more. She’s also the author of The Freelance Content Marketing Writer.

Jessica: As someone who has built a sustainable freelance writing business, how do keep a steady flow of work coming each month?

Jennifer: I think that anchor clients and a strong referral network really are the key. I have several clients I have worked with for more than five years.

I also have a writer network so I can refer work that’s not a fit for me to other writers. In turn, I get a lot of referrals back from other writers.

Then, I keep in touch with clients regularly, which I find keeps me top of mind and more likely to get work.

Learn more from Jennifer

Pulse check on the Q2 freelance writing market

In my recent poll of 506 freelance writers, 48% said business has picked up from Q1 or been very busy, 14% said it’s stayed the same as Q1, and 38% said it’s been slower.

And FREE helpful stuff for writers…

• Need help optimizing your LinkedIn profile for your freelance writing services? Here are 7 tips.

• Wondering how else you can find freelance writing work? Here are 28 legit ways.

• Not sure where to set your rates? Review what 346 freelance writers charge.

That’s a wrap for this week!

Thanks for reading, good luck applying, and I’ll see ya next Friday,

Jessica at ATFW

P.S. Have a question about freelance writing? Respond and I’ll answer it in a future email! (You can be anonymous if you’d like.)