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Organization for Accessible Journalism @accessiblejournalism.org · 29/09/2026

Journalism professionals, don't procrastinate! Take the 2026 survey today. Deadline: Oct. 31, 2026 More info: accessiblejournalism.org/oaj-conducts... Survey: accessiblejournalism.surveymars.com/q/y2hGhFumV

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The Uncultured @the-uncultured.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

We’re looking for 12 freelance artists + arts workers to join a 2-hour group discussions on either scarcity or rejection and their impact on hope. You’ll be paid £50 to come. Participants will be chosen by random number generator. www.the-uncultured.com/blog/creativ... Closes 14th October.

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Sarah Manvel @cairdiul.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Movieswetextedabout.com is looking for new contributors for pop culturey things and games. It’s a paid contribution opportunity for a small but growing and mighty site. I really like writing for them and instructions for how to pitch are on the site. Please RT!

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Movies We Texted About

Film & TV Reviews and News Worth Texting About Film and TV Reviews Worth Texting About

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Kaitlyn Arford @kmarford.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

How are you finding clients right now?

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Jay/dragonchilde @dragonchilde.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Y'know what, if any of my followers are taking commissions or know someone they like who is, throw the info at me, I may do more than one

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Editors/Réviseurs Canada @editorscanada.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Looking to hire an editor? Find the right professional for your project through the Editors Canada National Job Board. From coast to coast to coast, you can connect with local and remote editors for your project. This free service helps you find the experts you need: www.editors.ca/hire/job-pos...

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Job postings - Editors Canada

Post job postings on the Editors Canada national job board. The full-time, part-time, and freelance opportunities are available to Editors Canada members across the country.

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Deaf Unity @deafunity.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Can you bring our student handbook to life? We are looking for a creative deaf designer to make our work visually engaging, accessible and professional. For the full project brief email katie.love@deafunity.org #FreelanceOpportunity #DeafJobs

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Seeking designer to create an accessible, professional, engaging student handbook for deaf students entering university.

Call for deaf creatives with booklet design experience — contact via provided email at Deaf Unity.

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Jared Russo @jaredrusso.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

My website, Video Game Town, pays its freelance writers and contributors $150 per article with no added strings attached. Email jared@videogame.town to pitch me directly, and spread the word so we can drive places like Valnet out of business! Support independent media, not click farms

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The 42 @the42.ie · 14/09/2026

The 42 is looking for a freelance junior sportswriter to join our team. See below for more information about the role and details on how to apply: j-media.ie/job-listings...

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Junior Sportswriter (Freelance)

The 42 is Ireland’s leading digital sports publication, bringing Irish sports fans the stories that matter every day through a unique mix of breaking news, analysis and longform sportswriting. We…

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Kaitlyn Arford @kmarford.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Bet.com just wiped out its entire news archive, which is a travesty. I wish stories were preserved forever, but it's entirely too common to see sites deleting years of stories without warning or explanation.

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The Austin Chronicle @austinchronicle.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

We're looking for Austin-based freelance writers for our news section. Candidates should have reporting experience and a familiarity with local issues. Find out more at the link below. www.austinchronicle.com/jobs

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Jobs Openings + Internships • The Austin Chronicle

Jobs Openings + Internships

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Kaitlyn Arford @kmarford.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Did you read that recent New York Times article on how AI has invaded Heated Rivalry fan fiction? The NYT stole its reporting from woman- and queer-owned indie publication Fansplaining. fansplaining.com/lessons-from...

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Lessons From a Heated Media Rivalry

How we learned that the New York Times has a Fansplaining account.

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Resident Evil Victoria @vqnerdballs.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Do I know any TV business/media writers looking for a quick freelance gig that could eventually become bigger early next year? (I mean I'm SURE the answer is "yes" but hit me up if that's you)

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Divya Karthikeyan @divyakrthk.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

HUGE shoutout to @kmarford.bsky.social for this list of emergency funding opportunities for freelancers spanning mental health support, medical emergencies, income instability, etc. to support us amid this hellscape. Subscribe to her newsletter!!! www.findfreelanceopportunities.com/p/funding-fo...

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Funding for Freelancers Facing Emergencies

Emergency funding for journalists, laid-off individuals, writers, and creatives experiencing difficult challenges and circumstances

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Q Minnesota @qminnesota.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Q Minnesota is looking for writers. We want pitches from writers across race and ethnicity, trans and nonbinary experience, generation, rural and urban Minnesota, disability, immigration status, class, and faith. Pitch us: qminnesota.com/pitch/

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Kaitlyn Arford @kmarford.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Poshmark is my go-to for clothing and accessories. Sellers are very willing to send offers on stuff! www.thepurse.co/the-purse-gu...

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The Purse Guide to Secondhand Shopping

Tips and tricks for using Poshmark to find the best secondhand clothing and accessories.

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Brent Jans (he/they)💜🖤🤍 @dorklordcanada.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

It's gratifying when I open a call for pitches and actually get submissions, it means my impetus for starting The Hearth Magazine is sound. And I always want more pitches from outside North America, I want to know what folks around the TTRPG world are doing and loving about tabletop games!

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Kaitlyn Arford @kmarford.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

We lost thousands of jobs in July, but we persevere! We try anyway! We look at my list of freelance roles available for super cool people like you! 🔎 Allrecipes needs freelance writers for recipe and food stories www.findfreelanceopportunities.com/p/promote-an...

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Promote and Report on Video Games, Design for Spotify, Review Phones, Strategize a New YouTube Channel, & Help Pets Get Adopted

112 ways to get paid in the August 14, 2026 Freelance Opportunities!

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William Boor @wboor.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

I'm looking to hire a couple freelance writers who use and truly understand prediction markets. I'm not looking for people who simply use prediction markets because they get better odds than traditional books, but people who can write about order books, implied probability, liquidity, etc. DMs open

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Kaitlyn Arford @kmarford.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Huge fan of Mothership! Pitch them and read more about what they do: www.findfreelanceopportunities.com/p/report-on-...

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Report on Games and Identity for Mothership

games and identity for new publication Mothership

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Kaitlyn Arford @kmarford.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

The pandemic. AI. I’m exhausted by the changes that creatives have to keep navigating. I’m sure you are too. My newsletter is designed to be a port in the storm. Upgrade now so you can learn how to create an independent career: www.findfreelanceopportunities.com/upgrade

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Upgrade | Freelance Opportunities!

Handpicked, exclusive freelance opportunities twice weekly

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soleil ho @soleilho.com · 06/08/2026

we're at 65 new subscribers now!! if we make it to 75 by the end of the day I will randomly pick one of the 10 people who subscribe and take you to my favorite Chinese BBQ spot in the East Bay (if you're not in the Bay Area, I'll send you an eating itinerary for your next trip out here!)

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Kaitlyn Arford @kmarford.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

👋 I’m Kaitlyn. I’m a freelance writer who created @findfreelanceopportunities.com because freelancers deserve better. I need your help. I’m working on a subscription drive this week. I want you to be paid fairly for your work and not have to spend so much unpaid time searching for new work.

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Kaitlyn Arford @kmarford.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

You can get my newsletter for less than $10 a month right now. I can’t promise that prices will stay that low forever. Upgrade now to see why people stay subscribers for years: www.findfreelanceopportunities.com/upgrade

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Upgrade | Freelance Opportunities!

Handpicked, exclusive freelance opportunities twice weekly

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AmericanTruckSongs10 @ethangach.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Kotaku is looking for bilingual freelance writers covering gaming who are based in Japan. If that's you or someone you know, please DM me!

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Shauntrice Black 😘 @shauntrice.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

WRITERS!! I highly recommend this newsletter from @kmarford.bsky.social if you want to learn about legit freelance writing opportunities.

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Tyler McBrien @tylermcbrien.com · 10/05/2026

🚨 NEW TOOL for U.S. legal journalists ⚖️ I turned @allyjar.bsky.social's incredible crowdsourced Google doc on accessing state court records into an interactive map. Check it out and let me know about any errors, missing information, or ways I can improve this thing (link below)

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David Sirota @davidsirota.com · 02/07/2026

🚨THE LEVER IS HIRING Our newsroom is growing! We have new job listings for: - Executive Editor to run the whole news outlet - Audience Editor - Video Producer - Video Field Reporter - Social Media Producer - Investigative Political Reporter Jobs at LeverNews [dot] com [slash] jobs

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Oxford American @oxfordamerican.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

The Oxford American is now accepting pitches for our 28th annual music issue dedicated to New Orleans! For full details visit oxfordamerican.org/submissions.

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Catesby Holmes @catesby.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

🚨Pitch call-out!🚨 @rewirenewsgroup.com covers reproductive justice & we want your timely story ideas. I’m esp keen on: medication abortion (law or public health); fallout of Medicaid cuts for BIPOC kids & families; pop culture, climate/disasters & RJ. Bonus pts for World Cup-RJ ideas. Pitch here:

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Step 1: Subscribe to our newsletters The strongest pitches will demonstrate deep familiarity with Rewire News Groups‘s style, tone, and past coverage. Sign up for our newsletters here to dig into our ...

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Susan Kaye Quinn is Writing Solarpunk 🌞🌱 @susankayequinn.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

INDIE AUTHORS: if you're looking for cover artists and editors who *do not use AI* I've got a list of recommendations... and I just added my German translator! susankayequinn.com/freelance-se...

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Editors/Cover Designers

People I’ve Used (I can personally vouch for them not using gen-AI in their work) Adam Heine – developmental editing, line editing, copyediting Adam is a long-standing critique partner …

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Mignon Fogarty @grammargirl.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

This time of year, new grads always ask me how to find freelance work, so I put together my best tips. Share it with people you know who are looking for gigs! APPLE: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h... YOUTUBE: youtu.be/N7BCrTCVqz4 TRANSCRIPT: www.quickanddirtytips.com/transcripts/...

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How to get started as a freelance writer

Podcast Episode · Grammar Girl: For Writers and Language Lovers. · June 9 · 15m

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The Institute for Independent Journalists @indiejournalists.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Join the IIJ all day at #IRE26 on June 19 to learn the business of freelancing! Register for just $99, FREE for IRE attendees: theiij.com/2026-dc-w...

• Build a balanced, profitable portfolio with the 3 P's model® · Learn strategies for time and money management • Hear from D.C.-area editors who work with freelance journalists on what they're looking for in a pitch Only $99. Attending IRE? It's free! Register at theIIJ.com Friday, June 19, 2026 9 am-6 pm ET Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center

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roo, ᚏᚑᚑ @chronodise.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

i'm looking for a freelance composer/sound engineer for a cosy indie game made in ue 🌸 vibes are lo-fi/chill with a japanese flair 🌸 (no chip-tune, midi etc., sorry!) ideally candidates living in japan please reply in the thread if interested! #gameaudio #sounddesign #indiedev

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Kaitlyn Arford @kmarford.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

This is a great opportunity for any freelance journalist! These grants cover any part of the work, including a journalist's time!

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Barry Petchesky @barryp.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Freelancing is hard enough already, and inflation sucks. Defector is raising our base freelance rates by 20 percent. Great time to pitch us. Email me or pitches@defector.com

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Lex Roman @lexroman.com · 05/04/2026

You want to bundle your subscription with other writers or podcasters. A new tool lets you do it. Here's what you need to know about Trustfnd and how you can convert those new subscribers into longterm customers. www.paidnewsletterplaybook.com/how-to-use-t...

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How to: Use Trustfnd to bundle your subscription or cross-promote your newsletter

You want to bundle your subscriptions. A new tool lets you do it. Here's what you need to know and how you can convert those new subscribers into longterm customers.

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Kaitlyn Arford @kmarford.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

I'm hoping that beehiiv's move into podcasting convinces people to move from substack!!! product.beehiiv.com/p/podcasts P.S. please use my affiliate link if you choose the hiiv: www.beehiiv.com?via=kaitlyn

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beehiiv — The newsletter platform built for growth

Access the best tools available in email, helping your newsletter scale and monetize like never before.

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Channel Kindness @channelkindness.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

🏳️‍⚧️ Your story can help trans young people feel seen + shape future research. Learn more about our #ChannelKindness call for stories in honor of #TransDayofVisibility and share your story today: www.channelkindness.org/trans-visibi... ✨ $100 honorarium if accepted 🗓 Deadline: May 1

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Kaitlyn Arford @kmarford.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

I'm gathering and sharing information on what folks who work in romance book publishing make. I would love to hear from freelancers who have worked on romance books as illustrators, editors, sensitivity readers, etc. See all of the rates now and add your own! theunapologeticromancereader.com/rates

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Rate | The Unapologetic Romance Reader

A home for all romance readers covering all things romance. Subscribe and get the Unrequited Love playlist immediately.

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Lex Roman @lexroman.com · 29/03/2026

“Audiences don’t pay for content” someone commented on my LinkedIn post today Here’s 4 people who joined my paid subscription because of my content or to access my content. It’s simply not true that people don’t pay for content

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Kaitlyn Arford @kmarford.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

I wrote about how I agonized over paywalling my work and why it was so important to make that change. I get really detailed about the finances involved and the cost of not having a paywall. www.revenuerulebreaker.com/i-thought-pa...

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I thought paywalls were unethical. This is why I started paywalling.

Kaitlyn Arford didn't want to charge her readers, but as her publication grew, she realized the alternative was much worse.

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Lex Roman @lexroman.com · 28/03/2026

"I don't want to paywall." I hear it all the time. Sometimes the question is not "paywall or don't paywall." It's exist. Or stop existing. Guest writer Kaitlyn Arford explains tomorrow. Get on our newsletter to receive it: revenuerulebreaker.com/newsletter

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Lex Roman @lexroman.com · 28/03/2026

Coming tomorrow: @kmarford.bsky.social thought paywalls were unethical. Here’s why she started paywalling.

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