The Blogging and Freelance Opportunities board w/c 25th October
Welcome back to another opportunities board! Today I’m sharing a mix of freelance writing opportunities and blogging opportunities, so let’s dive in.
Freelance Writing Opportunities
AD coming up-I’m telling you about my latest event (feel like I’m the only blogger who discloses their webinars as AD but I digress…)
Before you dive in, I wanted to share my latest event which, if you’re looking to make a living from freelance writing will be really really useful.
It’s capped at 15 participants and it’s a one-hour workshop with me: where I talk you through the process of finding places that will pay you to write for them (there’s a whole bunch below!); how to pitch them and get a commission.
I’ll talk you through how I managed to get ten freelance writing commissioning this month just by pitching (and, no, I don’t live in London and I don’t have a journalism qualification).
I’ll also be setting up a private Facebook support group for me to share freelance writing opportunities and for you to share your successes and get feedback on your pitches from me and the rest of the group (can be done outside of Facebook if you’re not a member).
It’s £15 a ticket and we have the lovely Punthea from Lacuna Voices kindly sponsoring a few tickets. So if you’d love to come but just can’t afford it, email me: hello@thebloglancer.co.uk Otherwise, you can grab your ticket here (be quick, there’s only 15!)
Useful posts before you pitch.
How to build a writing portfolio without writing for free
My FREE freelance writing checklist
Louise from The Rest of the World is looking for pitches-see this thread.
Do you write about business and tech? See this tweet.
Erika is looking for dating and love pitches (tip: I’ve had lots of comissions from American sites recently so don’t just limit yourself to UK opportunities).
Looking for pitches for @ilymag centered around news or timely conversations on dating & love. Format can range from guides, interviews, profiles, roundtable discussions, analysis pieces & essays. No poetry rn. Rate ranges from $50 to $200. Send pitches to edit[at]ilymag[dot]com.
— Erika Ramirez (@3rika) October 17, 2020
Here’s a link to Digital Spy’s pitch guide if you’re looking to write about TV or film.
American site VeryWell are looking for writers to write about their health conditions.
Back again! @Verywell Health is looking for freelancers! Our articles are focused on disease, conditions, and treatments. We're looking for writers to take complicated health topics and present them in an understandable, approachable, and SEO-friendly way (not a news position).
— Paola de Varona (@pdvarona) October 14, 2020
If you’re a food blogger, this writing opportunity by Epicurious might be of interest?
Blogging Opportunities
Useful posts to read before contacting brands..
10 mistakes you make when emailing PR
Priya has just launched Mindful Box of Calm, a box to support children with their emotions. Email priya@littlecrystalminds.co.uk
Mud and Bloom are looking for bloggers to review their boxes. email: hello@mudandbloom.com
Rosa and Bo make gorgeous toys that are suitable from birth.Interested in working with them on a review/gift guide? Email: hello@rosaandbo.com
Design and Tea have an amazing art prints shop and are looking to work with bloggers so drop Julieta an email: hello@designandtea.co.uk
Ara and Obi is an ethically sourced, eco/vegan-friendly bedroom and bathroom linen brand for babies and toddlers. They specialise in bedding, blankets, and towels made from bamboo and are just launching so would love to connect with mummy bloggers. Email: christina@araandobi.com
This was such an incredibly useful post!
As the mother of a mischievous 8-month old, I’m definitely interested in working with a few of the brands you’ve mentioned. 😄 I love Rosa & Bo’s toys, they’re too cute!
Thanks for sharing your insight!
Bianca xx | http://www.missmonro.com
Very informative