7/5 ATFW Jobs Newsletter

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Happy July!

I have exciting news this week, and as an ATFW subscriber, you’re the first to hear it!

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All Things Freelance Writing is now officially accepting pitches!

If you aren't familiar with our blog yet, it's a place where freelance writers share advice based on their first-hand experiences. 

We’re looking for articles of around 800-1000 words that will resonate with our audience. For example:

• Trending issues/topics in the freelance writing industry

• Freelance writing tips (how-tos, copywriting hacks, creative processes, etc.)

• Freelance business insights (branding, marketing, finding clients, scaling, etc.)

• Writing tools (tools you use, software reviews, payment service reviews, etc.)

• Freelance lifestyle pieces (work-life balance, organization, productivity, etc.)

Here are some pieces that have been popular:

• Why Your Portfolio is Enough: The Case Against Unpaid Writing Tests for Freelancers

• 5 Signs of Toxic Productivity (and How to Beat It)

• How To Scale Your Freelance Writing Business (with or without building an agency) + Infographic

Budget: If your pitch is accepted, the pay per piece is currently $300. I hope to increase this as the site grows!

We accept pitches from writers worldwide who have been freelancing and/or writing professionally for at least one year. The majority of our audience is in the US, India, the UK, Canada, and Australia, but we have website visitors from 137 countries!

Interested? Find the pitch guide here and send your pitch through this form (pitches sent via any other method won’t be considered). We’ll be selecting pitches on an ongoing basis for the foreseeable future.

30 freelance writing gigs

Now for your regularly scheduled list of opportunities…

1. Bully Pulpit International is looking for freelance political writers

2. Block Renovation is looking for a freelance home improvement copywriter

3. A retail brand is looking for a technical freelance B2B copywriter—£300 – £400

4. U.S. News 360 Reviews is looking for freelance writers for cell phone plan or hearing aid (healthcare) reviews

5. Casino Alpha is looking for freelance bingo and sports betting content writers

6. Rue Pinard is looking for a Dutch freelance content writer in the wine and spirits niche—€100-€200

7. The Solana Foundation is looking for a freelance social and newsletter writer

8. A US-based fitness and nutrition editor is looking for freelance fitness and nutrition writers

9. EBONY Media is looking for a US-based freelance editorial coordinator

10. MVF is looking for B2B freelance writers across various niches

11. Wayfair Professional is looking for a mid-level freelance B2B copywriter

12. BlueNalu is looking for a freelance seafood copywriter

13. Omniscient Digital is looking for freelance infrastructure management writers and editors

14. Expectful is looking for birth stories from freelance writers—$400

15. Multiplier is looking for a freelance content manager (editing, writing, coordinating)

16. Spiral Scout is looking for a freelance SaaS copywriter

17. Influencer is looking for a freelance report/whitepaper writer

18. Storytribe Media is looking for freelance copywriters

19. WIN Realty is looking for freelance sports/training copywriters

20. Houston Home Journal is looking for freelance sports writers

21. Simple Flying is looking for US-based freelance writers to cover all things flying

22. The Raspberry Pi Foundation is looking for US-based freelance editors in the education industry—$30 to $45 per hour

23. Eden Marsh is looking for UK-based freelance technical long-form content writers

24. Sency is looking for SEO content writers in the fitness/technology niche

25. Cover is looking for freelance journalists for real-life human interest stories

26. Trip Advisor is looking for basic roundups about Cancun beaches and Thessaloniki—$290

27. Business Insider is looking for stories on culture shock from expats and US vs non-US stories—$220

28. Business Insider is looking for stories from Millennials or Gen Zers relying on parents—$220

29. The Sun UK is looking for money/personal finance/consumer pitches

30. Join 1440 is looking for US-based freelance business and finance writers

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Q & A From ATFW Subscribers

Subscriber Question: I landed a client and all was going great until my contact at the company suddenly dropped off. They were unreachable and then I heard the company laid off a bunch of people. When I reached out to another person at the company, they confirmed that my editor was laid off and said my services were no longer needed. Is that normal? Has it happened to you?

Answer: Unfortunately, this has become more normal in recent years amidst all the layoffs in tech and media. Many companies are implementing sudden layoffs that take the employees themselves by surprise.

Wave after wave of employees has come to social media with the same story — they were given no heads up and were quickly cut off from their work emails. And when those employees are managing freelancers, the freelancers are left hanging. (Terrible form on behalf of the companies but I digress).

And yes, it has happened to me. In January 2022, I was writing for a big publication that abruptly cut the content manager they’d contracted and the whole freelance team. Prior to that, I’d only heard very positive feedback and plans for work to continue. Not a great way to start the year, to say the least!

So, what can you do to mitigate the risk?

1. No matter how good a client is, never over-invest in them. Don’t allow them to take up more than 20% of your income. Some writers I know even set the max at 10%.

2. Make connections with multiple people at the company. Then, you can still have an “in” or at least someone else to contact for housekeeping items (e.g. getting articles wrapped up, invoices paid, etc.).

3. Diversify the types of clients you have. For example, mix up large companies with small- to medium-sized businesses and startups. Further, diversify based on how companies monetize so you’re not overly invested in, say… companies that earn solely off ads/affiliate revenue and depend primarily on traffic from Google.

4. Lastly, I’d say dig the well before you’re thirsty. Ensure you have a sustainable marketing strategy in place so you have leads in the pipeline at all times.

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

Expert spotlight: Kaleena Stroud, Conversion Copywriter and Brand Voice Strategist

Kaleena is a brand voice expert and conversion copywriter who has served 100+ top SaaS & DTC brands from around the world including Copyhackers, Practical Ecommerce, and Create & Cultivate!

Jessica: How did you transition from a freelance copywriter to a copywriter and strategist? Any advice for writers trying to make a similar switch?

Kaleena: I took a course — Codex Academy with Justin Blackman — to help put together my offer. I think it really helped to learn from someone already in such a role before I offered something myself. And if you’re unsure where to pivot, think about where your clients say you shine or where you’ve naturally offered them the most value. That’s probably your best skill set to begin upgrading.

Learn more from Kaleena about freelancing abroad and expanding your services.

That’s a wrap for this week!

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

Jessica at ATFW

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