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125+ calls for journalism/writing pitches (Jul 20, 2026)
Is it too much of a stretch to use the World Cup as a freelance writing allegory?
Is it too much of a stretch to use the World Cup as a freelance writing allegory? Let’s give it a shot. Boom boom. The far better match, in my opinion, was t...
100+ calls for journalism/writing pitches (Jul 13, 2026)
I will soon be opening up the Freelance Writing Career Accelerator program for anyone looking to ramp up their writing business.
I will soon be opening up the Freelance Writing Career Accelerator program for anyone looking to ramp up their...
100+ calls for journalism/writing pitches (Jul 6, 2026)
Calls for pitches below.
Calls for pitches below.
115+ calls for journalism/writing pitches (Jun 29, 2026)
An eclectic mix of calls this week, from Travel+Leisure looking for stories on the Indian diaspora in Dubai, to World Cup content (paid section) to a gig paying US$6.3k for a 10-week social content development placement (paid section).
An...
85+ calls for journalism/writing pitches (Jun 22, 2026)
This week I will be an empty nester, one child going 600 miles north to the Isle of Mull, the other about 5 miles south to the Isle of Wight.
This week I will be an empty nester, one child going 600 miles north to the Isle of Mull, the oth...
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