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Highest-paying writing jobs this week

$3,000–$6,000Earn $3,000–$6,000 for Investigative Stories | Type Investigations$1,000–$3,500 Per ArticleEarn $1,000–$3,500 Per Article Writing About The Military for The War Horse$2,000Asterisk Magazine Pays Up to $2,000 for Essays on Human Flourishing, AI, Relationships, and Society$1,500 per ArticleFast Company Work Life Wants Leadership & Career Writers (Up to $1,500 per Article)$3,500 Per ArticleExperience Life Magazine is Open to Pitches and Pays Up to $3,500 Per Article for Health & Wellness Stories$2,000+Get Paid $2,000+ to Write Longform Journalism for The Sunday Long Read
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The latest paid writing jobs and open calls for pitches, across every topic.

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How to find freelance writing jobs that actually pay

Many of the best freelance writing jobs are not advertised as jobs at all. They are open calls for pitches from magazines, newsletters and websites that pay freelancers. Sure Media collects them in one place, shows what each one pays and explains how to pitch, so you spend your time writing instead of searching.

Freelance writing jobs for beginners

You do not need a degree or years of clips to start. Plenty of publications accept pitches from new writers. Read the guidelines, send a short and specific idea with a writing sample, and build from your first paid writing job.

Remote writing jobs, open worldwide

Every freelance writing job here can be done remotely, and these jobs are open to writers from all over the world. Whether you are in Nairobi, Lagos, Manila, London or Austin, a laptop and an internet connection are enough to pitch.

Pitch editors directly

Instead of bidding against hundreds of freelancers on a marketplace, you pitch an editor who already pays writers. Each listing shows the pay rate, what the editor wants and how to send your pitch.

Freelance writing jobs: common questions

Where can I find freelance writing jobs?

Sure Media lists freelance writing jobs from publications that pay, with the pay rate and pitch guidelines for each. New jobs are added daily. Browse a selection by topic: business & finance, culture, travel & lifestyle, health & science, technology & AI, and news & society.

Are these writing jobs remote?

Yes. Every freelance writing job listed here is 100% remote and open to writers from all over the world.

How much do freelance writing jobs pay?

It depends on the publication, the length of the piece and your experience. Some pay per word and others pay a flat fee per article or essay. The pay for each job is shown on its listing, and the highest-paying writing jobs this week are featured at the top of this page.

Can beginners get freelance writing jobs?

Yes. Many editors care more about a strong, specific pitch and a good writing sample than a long resume. Each listing explains what the editor wants, so you know exactly how to pitch.

How do I apply for a freelance writing job?

Most of these are pitched rather than applied for. Read the publication’s guidelines on the listing, write a short pitch with a clear angle, and send it to the editor with relevant writing samples.

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