8/23 ATFW Jobs Newsletter

Happy Friday !

Read on to find:

• 28 new freelance writing gigs

• 9 book recs for freelance writers

• Top freelance writing niches

• A look behind-the-scenes

28 new freelance writing gigs

1. The JED Foundation is looking for freelance writers and editors who have experience creating mental health programs for K-16 education settings

2. A game designer is looking for a freelance RPG writer to build quests and puzzles on a client’s overarching story

3. National Energy Action (NEA) in England is looking for a freelance writer to write impactful summaries for their operational teams

4. Lonely Planet is looking for a freelance writer/editor to create guidebooks on Central America and commission/coordinate other content

5. Business Insider is looking for a freelance writer who is an expert in plus-size fashion reporting

6. Inklusiiv is looking for a freelance writer to turn workplace inclusion research into a 10 to 15-page narrative

7. Brown Bear Podcast is looking to connect with UK-based freelance scriptwriters for podcasts and social media

8. A Podcast/Show Creator is looking for an experienced freelance magazine/newspaper writer who is familiar with audio shows and podcasts

9. Counterintuity is looking for freelance nonprofit writers with 3-5 years of experience writing social posts, emails, and blogs

10. Power Automedia is looking for freelance automotive blog/article/news writers

11. The Spoon is looking for freelance contributors to cover the world of food tech

12. Local Media Association is looking for LGBTQ+ news pitches for News is Out

13. Nordics is looking for a Danish-speaking freelance writer with iGaming experience

14. New Look is looking for freelance copywriters to help with copy across its digital channels in the upcoming busy months

15. Lending Outdoor Media Brands is looking for freelance writers for regular paid contributions on gear, skincare/beauty, parenting, and avalanche safety

16. Cash App is looking for an experienced creative writer for a three-month contract

17. Afterpay is looking for a freelance creative director and copywriter who enjoys working across all brand touchpoints

18. Wolff Olins is looking for a freelance copywriter who is a native Spanish speaker and speaks English for a project with a major retailer in Mexico

19. MacKenzie-Childs is looking for a freelance copywriter who has experience with in-house multichannel creative marketing

20. The Washington Post is accepting pitches for essays and op-eds

21. Woman and Home is looking for pitches for World Menopause Awareness Day

22. The TODAY Show is looking for personal essays that fit into the lifestyle space (wedding tales, relationship stories, unique parenting, and health stories)

23. Business Insider is looking to assign some short 500-word lifestyle-focused personal essays — $220

24. Intervenxions is accepting pitches on U.S. Latinx realities for the academic year (cultural criticism, interviews, and reviews of literature, film, performance, and visual art) — Starts at $300

25. Front Office Sports is looking for feature pitches at the intersection of sports, business, and culture — $0.50 per word

26. LADbibleGroup is looking for freelance journalists for Tyla and FOODbible

27. Dialogue Earth is looking for pitches from journalists on sustainable development in Southeast Asia — $380

28. Griffith Review is looking for non-fiction pitches for commentary and critique that engage with contemporary culture, literature, politics, and more — $500

More from ATFW

Looking for book recs for freelance writers?

Here are 9 recommendations from our community.

On writing:

• Everybody Writes: Your Go-To Guide to Creating Ridiculously Good Content by Ann Handley

•  A Self-Help Guide for Copywriters: A Resource for Writing Headlines and Building Creative Confidence by Dan Nelken

• How to Write Short: Word Craft for Fast Times by Roy Peter Clark

On business building:

• Freelancing Your Way to Freedom by Alexandra Fasulo 

• The Well-Fed Writer by Peter Bowerman

• Free Money: Nine Counterintuitive Moves for Life-Changing Freelance Income by Austin L. Church

On creativity:

• Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert

• The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron

• The Writer’s Process: Getting Your Brain in Gear by Anne Janzer

Want more? Check out our newly updated list of 24 book recs for freelance writers!

Q & A on freelance writing

Q: Which freelance writing niches are most popular?

A: Many freelance writers niche down by industry, writing type, or both. Here are the niches that were most popular in our last survey.

Most popular industries

The four most popular industry-related niches were tech, health, finance, and B2B SaaS.

Most popular writing types

Blogs/articles topped the list by a long stretch, followed by website copy, social media content, emails, and whitepapers.

A peek behind the scenes…

This week’s newsletter is coming to you from one of my favorite local coffee shops. While I love working from home, my energy can get stagnant if I don’t mix things up. And I have to admit, I’m partial to coffee shops because of the tasty concoctions. Honestly, what writing project isn’t better with a treat? Today’s indulgence is an iced chai tea and a piece of banana cake with whipped frosting. What’s your go-to?

That’s a wrap!

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

Jessica at ATFW

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