Today we’re sharing an up-to-date list of publications that pay for writing about books, publishing, and literary criticism. Some are even paying the top rates for writing in this genre.

I’ve included pay rates, editorial guidelines, and submission links for every outlet, so you have everything you need to start pitching and land your next commission.

Never written literary criticism before? That’s fine, you don’t need a masters in comparative literature to have something worth saying. If you’ve ever finished a book and immediately wanted to talk someone’s ear off about it, argued with a friend over whether the ending worked, or noticed a trend across everything you’ve read this year, you already have the instinct these editors are looking for.

Reviews, essays, industry reporting, craft pieces, author profiles, there’s a home here for all of it.

This list is broad enough that just scrolling through might hand you your next idea. And because most of these outlets publish well beyond books too, you’ll likely spot a few new places worth pitching regardless of your usual beat.

If you have insights into specific pay rates, or if you’ve been offered different terms than those listed here, please let me know by replying to this email or by messaging me on Substack.

Missed any of our recent themed roundups?

We’ve got a growing database of publications that always want your pitches & submissions.

• Want to Write About Family or Parenting? 41 Outlets That Pay

• 45 Publications Paying You to Write About Love, Sex & Relationships

• 30 Outlets Paying You to Write About Crime & Justice

• 18 Publications Commissioning Early‑Career Writers

Access all of our themed roundups here!

37 Publications Paying for Writing About Books, Publishing, & Literary Criticism

Harper’s Magazine is one of the oldest and most prestigious general-interest magazines in the United States, founded in 1850. It publishes long, ambitious essays and literary criticism resisting reactive commentary in favour of deep, meditative nonfiction. Harper’s pay in the region of $0.25–$1.00 per word. Guidelines here.

The New Yorker is an American magazine featuring personal essays as well as journalism, commentary, criticism, fiction, satire, cartoons, and poetry, with extensive book criticism throughout. All New Yorker payments are at least $1/word according to reports. They accept essays on a rolling basis. Contact details here.

CRAFT Literary is a well-regarded online literary magazine exploring how writing works, publishing fiction and creative nonfiction with a focus on craft, the process of writing, and literature. General submissions are open year-round, free to submit, with no capacity limits. Pay is $100 for flash CNF pieces and $200 for longform CNF submissions. Guidelines here.

China Books Review is a digital magazine on all things China and bookish, publishing punchy, argument-driven reviews of recent works (1,600 words) as well as longer review-essays engaging with multiple works (3,200 words) for readers interested in China and the Sinophone world. They pay $0.25/word. More details here.

The Baffler is one of America’s sharpest voices for political and cultural criticism, publishing reviews, essays, criticism, and poetry five times a year plus daily online. They accept pitches for cultural and literary reviews alongside essays and features, with rates writer-reported at around $0.13/word. Pitches can be sent via their submission form here.

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Hey, writers!

We’ve got 50 brilliant new opportunities to share with you today. That makes 195+ already this week, with a roundup of outlets paying for writing about books, publishing & literary criticism coming at you later today.

Members get access to all of these, plus our growing resource of outlets that are always open to your pitches and submissions. Check out the full archive of those here, for access any time.

Whether you’re a journalist, editor, copywriter, content writer, or something else altogether, we guarantee you’ll find something helpful in this newsletter.

Have a browse through before the week ends, find those that match your experience best, and get hunting for new paid work. Good luck!

~ George

What’s in today’s roundup?

• Pitch calls are open across national parks, local journalism, neuroscience, personal finance, faith, climate, NYC, and travel. Pay up to $1/word.

• Journalism and reporting roles include local news, food, decluttering, infrastructure finance, and freelance correspondence. Pay up to $3,500/month.

• Copy and content writing opportunities span membership marketing, brand copy, healthcare, SEO, and bilingual content. Pay up to $67/hour.

• Editing, editorial and strategy roles include senior editing, copy editing, content editing, and fractional growth and social strategy. Pay up to $150/hour.

• Creative, script and ghostwriting roles include expository essays, ghostwriting, animated storytelling, and short-form video scripts. Pay up to $400/project.

Join the hundreds of writers already using Finnygook!

Finnygook is the all-in-one business tool built specifically for freelance writers (by yours truly, an actual freelance writer).

Track pitches. Organize projects. Complete your writing work. Log invoices and expenses. You can even sync with Google Calendar and get reminders about upcoming tasks and deadlines. Your business in one place, finally.

Try Finnygook free!

P.S. Prices are going up soon for Finnygook as we implement new features, so now’s the best time to join & lock in the lower rate!

Thursday 20th August

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Happy Wednesday, writers!

We’ve got 45 fantastic new opportunities to share with you today. That makes 145+ already this week, with a themed pitch roundup & creative opportunities still yet to come before the end of the week.

Members at the Freelance Writing Network have access to all of them, including a full archive of 1,000s of outlets to pitch & business, brands, and individuals, always ready to work with freelancers.

Whether you’re a journalist, editor, copywriter, content writer, or something else altogether, we guarantee you’ll find something helpful in this newsletter.

Have a browse through, find a few that match your experience and skills, and get sending those pitches & applications. Happy hunting!

~ George

What’s in today’s roundup?

• Pitch calls are open across food and culture, health and science, environmental issues, education, fandom, local reporting, and AI and society. Pay up to $1/word.

• Journalism and reporting roles include political, crime, courts, public safety, sports, and local reporting. Pay up to $40/hour.

• Copywriting and content writing opportunities span pharma, finance, tech, SaaS, ecommerce, SEO, and thought leadership. Pay up to $100/hour.

• Editing, editorial and strategy roles include SEO editing, pharma copy editing, proofreading, content strategy, and marketing strategy. Pay up to $70/hour.

Join the hundreds of writers already using Finnygook!

Finnygook is the all-in-one business tool built specifically for freelance writers (by yours truly, an actual freelance writer).

Track pitches. Organize projects. Complete your writing work. Log invoices and expenses. You can even sync with Google Calendar and get reminders about upcoming tasks and deadlines. Your business in one place, finally.

Try Finnygook free!

Wednesday 19th August

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Happy Tuesday, writers!

Today I’m sharing another 40+ new paid writing opportunities, spanning pitch calls, journalism, copy, content, editing, strategy, and more.

As always this Tuesday: right now is the best time to browse the list in full, pick the opps that match your skill set, and spend some time thoroughly refining the pitches and applications you send out.

Today’s top tip: even if you’re not hired for the roles on offer today, always make a note of the brands and businesses hiring writers. They’re perfect for cold pitching at some point in the future, as you already know they work with freelancers!

See you again soon.

~ George

What’s in today’s roundup?

• Pitch calls are open across science, technology, travel, art and design, social justice, dating, and lifestyle. Pay up to $1/word.

• Journalism and reporting roles include food and international affairs coverage, local reporting, and freelance contributor opportunities. Pay up to $400/article.

• Copy and content writing opportunities span healthcare, ecommerce, finance, cannabis, and long-form content. Pay up to $350/article.

• Editing, proofreading and strategy roles include medical copy editing, ecommerce proofreading, brand management, and social media strategy. Pay up to $48/hour.

⏪ Watch yesterday’s live session!

Whether you liked it or not, when you started freelancing you also started a business.

You can now watch Kathryn Anderson’s live session (hosted yesterday) back now, in which she breaks down how to price with confidence, package your services, and protect your income from scope creep.

Tuesday 18th August

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Paid members can now watch Kathryn’s live session in full, whenever they want.

The moment you sent your first proposal, invoiced your first client, or got paid for your work for the very first time, you didn’t just become a freelancer. You became a business owner, whether you meant to or not!

In this session, you’ll learn how to:

• Set your floor rate: know the number you won’t go below, and why you need one

• Package your services: turn one-off assignments into something repeatable and easier to sell

• Protect your price: hold your rate confidently and shut down scope creep before it starts

Just hit the button below to start the recording.

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Happy Monday, writers!

We’re back to start your week with 65+ new pitch calls and writing jobs. Some absolutely fantastic opportunities in our latest update.

Monday is always a great day for finding new gigs. Even when posted last week, by pitching & applying today you’ll arrive right at the top of someone’s inbox. If you’re seeking paid writing work, there’s no better time than right now.

Just make sure you take the time to understand the outlet you’re pitching or company you’re applying for, create a real pitch/application with a compelling story, and then review carefully and submit.

And don’t forget: more and more often, editors are turning to freelancers they know they can trust. So be one of the freelancers they can trust.

See you again soon.

~ George

What’s in today’s roundup?

• Pitch calls are open across investigative reporting, culture, technology, food, sports, gaming, and local news. Pay up to $6,000/project.

• Journalism and reporting roles include local news, gaming, music, sports, transportation, and investigative reporting, plus journalism fellowships and internships. Stipends up to $4,000.

• Copy and content writing opportunities span finance, SEO, B2B research, higher education, newsletters, and brand copywriting. Pay up to $58/hour.

• Editing, editorial and strategy roles include freelance editing, newsletter work, social strategy, and editorial internships. Pay up to £325/day.

Missed anything last week?

Last week we shared more than 260 paid opportunities, including family & parenting outlets seeking pitches, AND a recording of a recent workshop. Lots to check out for working writers!

• ✍️ 60+ New Pitch Calls and Freelance Writing Jobs, August 13th, 2026

• Want to Write About Family or Parenting? 41 Outlets That Pay

• ⏪ WATCH NOW: Turning Trending Topics Into Fresh Stories

Join today’s live session!

Whether you liked it or not, when you started freelancing you also started a business.

Join Kathryn Anderson TODAY at 12pm PST / 3pm EST / 8pm BST as she breaks down how to price with confidence, package your services, and protect your income from scope creep.

👉 Save your spot

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Monday 17th August

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Join tomorrow’s live session!

From Freelancer → Business Owner, live with Kathryn Anderson

Monday 17th August, 12pm PST / 3pm EST / 8pm BST

Our next live session with Kathryn is happening tomorrow! If pricing, rates, or scope creep have ever made you wince, this one’s worth clearing your calendar for.

The moment you sent your first pitch, you became a business owner, whether you meant to or not. Kathryn, author, freelance journalist, and creator of the award-winning site Coffee and Mascara, is walking through exactly what that means in practice, covering:

• Building a business beyond individual assignments, plus how you can diversify your income and clients

• Pricing your work, raising your rates, and setting your minimum/floor rate

• Packaging your services into something repeatable

• Communicating your price confidently and protecting yourself from scope creep

• Building recurring revenue and a sustainable business

If you’ve never actually sat down and calculated your floor rate, or you’ve ever gone quiet when a client pushed back on price, this session is perfect for you.

How to Join

As you’re currently on the free plan, you’ll need to upgrade to a paid membership to join us live (and get access to the recording afterwards, along with every other member perk).

Upgrade now & save your spot!

Upgrade & save your spot!

Can’t Make It Live?

No problem, every FWN live session is recorded for members to watch back whenever they like. That means if tomorrow’s timing doesn’t work, you can watch back whenever it suits you.

That said, joining live means you can ask Kathryn your own pricing questions in real time!

Good news! Today we’re sharing an up-to-date list of publications that pay for parenting and family features. A few even pay as much as $1-$2/word.

I've included lots of information on pay rates, editorial guidelines, and submission links. Everything you need to pitch your latest ideas and earn that next commission!

Never written about parenting or family before? That’s okay. Everyone has a family, whether it’s the one you were born into, the one you chose, or the one you’ve built. We all carry stories about our parents, our children, or the families of people around us, and these outlets want to hear your stories.

In fact, this collection is broad enough that just reading through might spark your next idea. Many of these publications accept more beyond the parenting & family theme, so there are plenty of new places to pitch your work.

If you have insights into specific pay rates, or if you've been offered different terms than those listed here, please let me know by replying to this email or by messaging me on Substack.

41 Publications Paying for Family & Parenting Writing

Parents’ mission is simple: to provide you with trustworthy advice and a supportive community as you raise the next generation of confident and compassionate kids. Pays around $250 for shorter pieces, rising for longer work. Editorial guidelines here.

Family Traveller is a family travel brand producing both a print magazine and website aimed at parents looking to explore the world with their kids, covering everything from practical destination guides to trend-driven roundups on family-friendly hotels and trips. Online pieces pay a flat $50 per post, while print pieces pay $0.25/word. Guidelines here.

Scary Mommy is open to pitches relating to parenting. In general, they’ll consider first-person pieces and personal essays, as well as reported lifestyle ideas (think health and wellness, sex and relationships, pregnancy and TTC, and general parenting content). They’ll also consider entertainment pitches, how a certain show reflects your parenting style, roundups and more. Pay is usually $100. Pitch guidelines here.

Business Insider welcome pitches from writers of all backgrounds, and many of the personal essays they publish relate to stories about parenthood and family (I have personally written for BI about a something from my family). Business Insider generally pays around $230. Guidelines here. If you’re interested in writing about lifestyle, travel, parenting, or health, find that guide here.

The Fuller Project is an award-winning newsroom dedicated to reporting on issues that impact women worldwide. Their journalism spans health, labor, education, politics, and social justice. While they do not explicitly cover parenting as a publication, their coverage often intersects with family and caregiving, such as maternal health, childcare access, and the systemic challenges faced by parents globally. Pays $500-$1,500. Guidelines here.

Fatherly is the leading digital media brand for dads. Their mission is to empower men to raise great kids and lead more fulfilling adult lives. They do this by helping readers wade through the constant barrage of information and see a real path to being a better man, person, and parent. I understand that pay usually works out to $200-$250 for completed work. Guidelines here.

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Happy Thursday, writers!

We’re back with another awesome edition: 60+ new pitch calls and freelance writing roles.

We’ve already shared more than 220 paid gigs for writers this week, with more still to come from a new themed roundup (parenting & family) and our next creative roundup, coming this Friday. Check out all of our recent editions here!

Roles seem to be picking up again after concern over AI. It seems like there is still a desire for real writers and journalists, which is fantastic to see. I appreciate it’s still a challenge right now, but with time and persistence, I’m sure you can get yourself commissioned for the work we’re sharing here at the FWN.

And please reach out if you do find work from this newsletter. The success stories I get to hear always make my day, so please don’t stop!

~ George

What’s in today’s roundup?

• Pitch calls are open across food and travel, women’s issues, mental health, culture, religion, Black culture, and technology. Pay up to $1/word.

• Journalism and reporting opportunities include local news, sports, digital investigations, and regional reporting.

• Copy and content writing roles span B2B, branded content, gaming, entertainment, SEO, science, and travel. Pay up to $45/hour.

• Editing, editorial and strategy roles include freelance editing, content review, and strategy work. Pay up to $75/hour.

Join our next live session!

Whether you liked it or not, when you started freelancing you also started a business.

Join Kathryn Anderson on Monday 17th August (12pm PST / 3pm EST / 8pm BST) as she breaks down how to price with confidence, package your services, and protect your income from scope creep.

👉 Save your spot

Spots are filling up, don’t miss it!

Thursday 13th August

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Hey, writers!

We’re back with another great edition today: 45+ new pitch calls and freelance writing roles.

We’ve already shared more than 160 paid gigs for writers this week, with plenty more still to come. Check out all of our recent roundups here, and stay tuned for more before the end of the week.

If you’re here early for today’s edition: have a browse with your morning coffee, pick a few opps that match your skill set, and spend some time refining those pitches and applications.

And don’t forget to RSVP to our fantastic upcoming live session: From Freelancer → Business Owner: Pricing, Packaging & Protecting Your Income.

See you again soon!

~ George

What’s in today’s roundup?

• Pitch calls are open across science, technology, culture, entertainment, politics, fashion, and lifestyle. Pay up to $2/word.

• Journalism and reporting roles include local news, government and public safety, sports, international reporting, and investigative journalism.

• Copy and content writing opportunities span finance, tech, ecommerce, SEO, food, and B2B marketing. Pay up to $65/hour.

• Editing, editorial and strategy roles include finance editing, copy editing, content strategy, social strategy, and communications. Pay up to $65/hour.

Missed any of our recent roundups?

We’ve shared lots of other roundups recently beyond our daily listings, have a browse in full of our themed pitch lists.

• ✍️ 45 Paying Creative Nonfiction & Memoir Outlets

• 45 Publications Paying You to Write About Love, Sex & Relationships

• 30 Outlets Paying You to Write About Crime & Justice

Join the hundreds of writers already using Finnygook!

Finnygook is the all-in-one business tool built specifically for freelance writers (by yours truly, an actual freelance writer).

Track pitches. Organize projects. Complete your writing work. Log invoices and expenses. You can even sync with Google Calendar and get reminders about upcoming tasks and deadlines. Your business in one place, finally.

Try Finnygook free!

Wednesday 12th August

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Monday 17th August, 12pm PST / 3pm EST / 8pm BST (FREE for FWN members)

The moment you sent your first pitch, tracked your client outreach, or got paid to write for the very first time, you didn’t just become a ‘freelance writer.’ You became a business owner, whether you meant to or not!

In some form you’ll have clients (customers), invoices (revenue), and a service that you sell (your writing). The problem is, most freelance writers are never taught how to manage this. How do you actually know how to price? To package your work appropriately? To treat writing like a business, not a hobby?

These are all problems that Kathryn Anderson is tackling in our next live session for FWN members.

What Kathryn Will Cover

This session walks through the full journey from freelancer to business owner:

• Building a business beyond individual assignments, plus how you can diversify your income and clients

• Pricing your work (including setting minimum/floor rates)

• Packaging your services and communicating your price confidently

• Protecting yourself from scope creep, including how you can actually raise rates

• Building recurring revenue and a sustainable business

For writers, this is the difference between chasing single articles forever and building a system that compounds over time. Clients who return, rates that rise rather than stagnate, and a clear floor that stops you ever underpricing your work again.

Regardless of how long you’ve been freelancing, if you’ve never sat down and worked out your actual minimum rate, packaged your services into something repeatable, or thought about recurring revenue, this session is built for you.

Kathryn will make the ‘business owner’ mindset feel practical, not corporate. Perfect for people who got into this to write, not to run a company, but need to run one anyway.

How to Join

As you’re currently on the free plan, you’ll need to upgrade to a paid membership to join us live (and get access to the recording afterwards, along with every other member perk).

Upgrade now & save your spot!

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🗂️ Twice-monthly live sessions & 50% off masterclasses, plus access to an entire archive of classes, insight and insider resources.
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Paid members can now watch Sithara’s live session in full, whenever they want.

What does the session cover?

You know the feeling: everyone’s covering the same topic, and you can’t find your way in. Sithara’s workshop fixes that.

Learn how to:

• Spot the angle: find the fresh, timely entry point everyone else missed

• Decide where it belongs: pitch, newsletter, or both

• Stretch one idea into multiple pieces for different audiences

This session has a strong Substack lens throughout, so it’s especially useful if you’re publishing here (or planning to).

Paid members can now watch Sithara’s live session in full, whenever they want.

Just hit the button below to start the recording.

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Hey, writers!

Today I’m sharing another 50+ new paid writing opportunities, spanning pitch calls, journalism, copy, content, editing, strategy, and more.

You’ll notice there are a few full-time roles in this edition, largely in the journalism & editing space. I appreciate that in the current climate, writers are looking for a range of work… not just freelance! We want to support all of you here at the FWN, and so we’ve widened our searches to bring you even more opportunities.

And as always this Tuesday: right now is the best time to browse the list in full, pick the opps that match your skill set, and spend some time thoroughly refining the pitches and applications you send out.

We’ll see you again soon with details of our next live session (keep Monday at 12pm PST free!).

~ George

What’s in today’s roundup?

• Pitch calls are open across sailing, global health, literature, lifestyle, trade journalism, and investigative reporting. Pay up to $1/word.

• Journalism and reporting roles span political analysis, sports, local reporting, internships and freelance journalism. $5,000 stipend available.

• Copy and content writing opportunities include B2B, tech, finance, marketing, email, and specialist content work. Pay up to $70/hour.

• Editing, editorial and strategy roles include investigative editing, copyediting, proofreading, media strategy, and creative strategy. Pay up to $50/hour.

Missed any of our recent roundups?

We’ve shared lots of other roundups recently beyond our daily listings, have a browse in full of our themed pitch lists.

• ✍️ 45 Paying Creative Nonfiction & Memoir Outlets

• 45 Publications Paying You to Write About Love, Sex & Relationships

• 30 Outlets Paying You to Write About Crime & Justice

Join the hundreds of writers already using Finnygook!

Finnygook is the all-in-one business tool built specifically for freelance writers (by yours truly, an actual freelance writer).

Track pitches. Organize projects. Complete your writing work. Log invoices and expenses. You can even sync with Google Calendar and get reminders about upcoming tasks and deadlines. Your business in one place, finally.

Try Finnygook free!

Tuesday 11th August

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Hey!

We’re back to start your week with 65+ new pitch calls and writing jobs. Some absolutely fantastic opportunities in this latest update.

Monday is always a great day for finding new gigs. Even when posted late last week, by pitching & applying today you’ll arrive right at the top of someone’s inbox. If you’re seeking work right now, there’s no better time than right now.

And a quick note on pitching: take the time to do it properly. Editors are sharing fewer pitch calls as their inboxes are filled with AI slop and desperate writers. Taking the time to understand the outlet, create a real pitch with a compelling story, and then submit.

And use your outreach as a chance to build editor relationships! More and more often, editors are turning to freelancers they know they can trust. So be one of the freelancers they can trust!

See you again soon.

~ George

What’s in today’s roundup?

• Pitch calls span writing and publishing, journalism, travel, climate, film and TV, and culture. Pay up to $1/word.

• Journalism and reporting roles include travel news, local reporting, clean energy, and sports coverage, with freelance rates up to $25+/hour.

• Copy and content writing opportunities cover UX, finance, healthcare, ecommerce, higher education, and tech, with contract rates up to $100/hour.

• Editing, editorial and strategy roles include copy editing, fact-checking, content strategy, and marketing support, with freelance rates up to $100/hour.

Monday 10th August

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You're in the right place. Today I’m sharing an up-to-date list of publications that pay for creative nonfiction writing (which you might know as literary nonfiction, narrative nonfiction or literary journalism). Some publications pay as much as $2000 for accepted work.

I've included lots of information on pay rates, editorial guidelines, plus submission links. Everything you need to submit your latest ideas and earn that next commission!

Not sure if creative nonfiction is for you? If you’ve ever told a personal story, reflected on an experience, or found yourself explaining how something felt rather than just what happened… you’ve already started. This list spans everything from memoir to reported essays, so even reading through might spark your next idea.

If you have insights into specific pay rates, or if you've been offered different terms than those listed here, please let me know via email at thefreelancewritingnetwork@gmail.com or by messaging me on Substack.

45 Publications Paying for Creative Nonfiction & Memoir

Earn up to thousands of dollars for your submissions.

Note: Not all of these magazines are currently accepting submissions. You’ll need to check details for specific submission dates.

Narrative Magazine publishes creative nonfiction alongside fiction, poetry, art, and even graphic works. Every piece they accept is paid ($200 to $1000 depending on work and length) and writers are eligible for the annual $5,000 Narrative Prize for emerging literary nonfiction. They welcome personal storytelling, memoir, and hybrid work with strong narrative drive. More details here.

The Drift is a culture and politics magazine that prioritizes deeply engaged, critical creative nonfiction. Think class-sensitive essays, sharp-minded takedowns, and immersive character-driven stories. They only accept pitches (no full drafts) and pay $2,000 for published essays, plus $500-$1000 for short stories. They look for work that dives beneath surface narratives and addresses what others avoid. Details here.

Longreads is dedicated to finding and sharing great longform creative nonfiction storytelling. They look for smart, unexpected angles and compelling voices across a wide range of topics. Their general rate is $500. Submission guidelines here.

The Sun Magazine is an independent, reader‑supported monthly magazine that champions personal, political, and socially mindful creative nonfiction up to around 7,000 words. They pay at least $200 for essays, fiction, and poetry, scaling up, while creative nonfiction earns between $300–$2,000, depending on length and depth. Details here.

Narratively publishes richly detailed and original creative nonfiction with a strong narrative arc (think personal essays, memoir, and reported human-interest stories). They prioritize compelling characters, under-the-radar angles, and immersive storytelling. Rates typically start at $300. Submission guidelines here.

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🔓 40+ new paid writing gigs are live now!

Hey!

We’re back with our final jobs update of the week, another 40 new opportunities for you spanning pitches, copy, content, editing, and more.

This takes us to more than 200 new paid gigs since the week started, with tons from our previous updates still live. Find the full archive here, and make sure to browse thoroughly if you haven’t already!

We’ll see you again soon with another themed & creative roundup coming at you before the end of the week.

~ George

What’s in today’s roundup?

• Pitch calls are open across climate litigation, global politics, women’s stories, culture, parenting, and regional reporting. Pay up to $0.50/word.

• Journalism and reporting opportunities include crime, sports, lifestyle, regional news, and expat coverage. Pay up to $36.50/hour.

• Copywriting and content opportunities span brand, healthcare, tech, retail, beauty, B2B, and pet content, alongside editing and content strategy work. Pay up to $80/hour.

• Editing, editorial and marketing roles include digital editing, copy editing, content strategy, and marketing support. Pay up to £250/day.

Thursday 6th August

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Happy hump day!

We’re back with another great edition today: 40+ new pitch calls and freelance writing roles.

We’ve already shared more than 160 paid gigs for writers this week, with plenty more still to come. Check out all of our recent roundups here, and stay tuned for more before the end of the week.

And if you’re here early for today’s edition: have a browse with your morning coffee, pick a few opps that match your skill set, and spend some time refining those pitches and applications.

See you again soon!

~ George

What’s in today’s roundup?

• Pitch calls are open across environmental reporting, humanitarian journalism, personal essays, travel writing, home and lifestyle, sustainability, and audio storytelling. Pay up to $1/word.

• Journalism and editorial opportunities include freelance research, editorial fellowships, and newsroom support roles. Pay up to $750/piece.

• Copywriting and content writing opportunities span retail, SaaS, healthcare, real estate, tax, technology, and ecommerce, alongside freelance PR and communications work. Pay up to $70/hour.

• Editing, marketing and strategy roles include content editing, fact checking, healthcare marketing, and brand strategy support. Pay up to $150/hour.

Last chance to join today’s masterclass!

Our live session with author Tawny Lara, How to Get a Non-Fiction Book Deal: Proposals, Agents, and Query Letters kicks off in just a few hours time.

You’ll emerge from this seminar with a comprehensive understanding of what a traditionally published book deal entails and how to submit your work to agents.

🎟️ Register Now →

📅 Today, August 5 | 1:00–3:00 PM EDT | Online via Zoom

Wednesday 5th August

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Five free gigs to kick off your Tuesday!

Today I'm sharing five fantastic writing gigs with you, completely free, but you're still only seeing part of the picture. FWN members have already had 120+ new opportunities since yesterday, with 100+ more on the way before the end of the week!

Today’s free opportunities:

1. Motley Bloom wants 600–800 word first-person pieces on practical strategies that genuinely work for neurodivergent people, especially around building systems around sensitivities and strengths. $300 per piece, closes tomorrow!

2. Luis needs a freelance writer to cover the Detroit Tigers.

3. Microsoft is hiring a Content Writer (contract). $42-$48/hour.

4. Cosmere RPG has a call for Freelance Narrative Writers. $0.12-$0.18/word.

5. A leading organization in the financial services sector needs a technical writer. $40-$50/hour.

And what else is in today’s roundup?

• Pitch calls are open across health, sport, climate, law, technology, business, and culture. Pay up to $2/word.

• Journalism and reporting opportunities include politics, travel, education, regional news, sports, and international reporting. Pay up to $50/hour.

• Copywriting and content opps span healthcare, AI, outdoors, technology, marketing, science, and mental health. Pay up to $75/hour.

• Editing, editorial and marketing roles include regional news editing, copy editing, content QA, email marketing, and comms. Pay up to $55/hour.

Want access to 45+ other opportunities in this roundup, including pitch calls paying up to $2/word? Join us to keep reading…

Tuesday 4th August

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(P.S. We shared 70+ new writing opps in today’s roundup, check it out here!)

Live tomorrow…

Turning Trending Topics Into Fresh Stories

Tuesday 4th August at 9am PT / 12pm ET / 5pm BST.

You know the feeling: everyone’s covering the same topic, and you can’t find your way in. Sithara’s workshop fixes that.

You’ll learn how to:

• Spot the angle: find the fresh, timely entry point everyone else missed

• Decide where it belongs: pitch, newsletter, or both

• Stretch one idea into multiple pieces for different audiences

This session will have a strong Substack lens throughout, so it’s especially useful if you’re publishing here (or planning to).

Become a FWN member & save your spot!

And live on Wednesday…

Land a Non-Fiction Book Deal

Wednesday August 5th, 10am PDT / 1pm EDT / 4pm BST

Got a non-fiction book idea? This masterclass turns that from “someday” into “submitted.”

Tawny Lara, author of Dry Humping and The Sobriety Deck, co-founder of (parentheses) non-alcoholic spirits, spent years learning what actually gets agents to say yes. In this 2-hour session, she’s teaching you the exact playback, including the query letter that landed her an agent in 24 hours.

Tawny will break down:

• The proposal: how to build one that actually sells

• The agent search: finding and approaching the right fit for your book

• The query letter: how to write one that lands (including the exact one that landed her an agent in 24 hours)

Beginner or experienced pitcher, you’ll leave with a clear next step and answers to your specific questions in the live Q+A.

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Happy Monday, writers!

We’re back to start your week with a huge 70+ new pitch calls and writing jobs. Some absolutely fantastic opportunities in this latest update, and it’s one well worth a thorough browse through.

Monday is always a great day for finding new gigs. Even when posted late last week, by pitching & applying today you’ll arrive right at the top of someone’s inbox. If you’re seeking work right now, there’s no better time than right now.

So take some time to browse the newsletter, find the gigs that match your skills the best, and get yourself some new paid work!

See you again soon.

~ George

What’s in today’s roundup?

• Pitch calls are open across military investigations, health, technology, culture, politics, and first-person lifestyle features. Pay up to $1/word.

• Journalism and reporting opportunities include business, finance, AI, automotive, sports, and investigative reporting, plus editing and journalism fellowships. Pay up to $300/article.

• Copywriting and content writing roles span marketing, CRM, UX, healthcare, cybersecurity, advocacy, and B2B thought leadership. Pay up to $3,000/month.

• Editing and strategy opportunities include copy editing, content QA, editorial support, and creative strategy roles. Pay up to $55/hour.

Missed anything last week?

We’ve shared more than 240 paid writing opportunities in total last week, with plenty still live and commissioning.

• 45 Publications Paying You to Write About Love, Sex & Relationships

• 38 Paying Lit Mags Open for Submissions in August 2026

• ✍️ 55+ New Pitch Calls and Freelance Writing Jobs - July 30, 2026

• Next week: pitches, angles, and learn how to publish a non-fiction book

Be sure to check through—your next paid writing gig is waiting for you inside!

Monday 3rd August

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