The bloglancer blogging and freelance writing opportunities board w/c 7th September
We’re back with a new blogging and freelance opportunities board today! Before we begin, I just wanted to share that The Bloglancer’s latest webinar has just gone on sale! I’m hoping to bring different speakers together each month to discuss different aspects of blogging and freelancing.
September’s webinar is all about freelancing, specifically for those of us who struggle with chronic health conditions. The event will discuss the practicalities of freelancing and different income streams to make money from freelancing with myself, Punteha van Terheyden (founder of Lacuna Voices) and Pippa Stacey (www.lifeofpippa.com). It will cover things like pitching to editors, creating your own ebook, working with healthcare brands and structuring your own working week. So whilst it’s useful for everyone, it’s particularly aimed at those who are wanting to freelance for a better work/life balance or they find it hard to work in traditional employment with a long-term health condition. You can buy tickets-which start from only £10.50 for a webinar and workbook-here.
Useful posts to read before contacting brands..
10 mistakes you make when emailing PR
My Pitching Toolkit with lots of amazing tips around emailing brands, working with brands and setting rates.
EXCLUSIVE: Speechy.co.uk are looking to have a chat with wedding bloggers. Email heidi@speechy.co.uk
EXCLUSIVE: A holiday cottage complex in East Anglia is looking to chat with bloggers with preschool-aged children who might like a free stay in the Autumn in exchange for coverage. Email frances@niceworkdigital.co.uk
EXCLUSIVE:’Super Sapiens’ is a family-friendly card game which pays tribute to 12inspiring diverse women from around the world – the world’s real superheroes, ‘the Super Sapiens’. The game is not only a fun family game but also a helpful way to discuss with children the realities of our world. (3 years+). Alexa is looking for bloggers to review the game. Email: alexa.virdi@pmb.ox.ac.uk
EXCLUSIVE: Elly from Be Happy Box is looking for bloggers to review one of her boxes. Email elly@behappybox.co.uk
EXCLUSIVE: Lianne from Sienna Apparel is looking to work with breastfeeding mamas who are interested in sharing honest breastfeeding/motherhood, eco-conscious living and style and fashion. If you write a blog and share alongside Youtube, Instagram and Pinterest than that would be ideal. Engaged audiences-even small-are fab. Looking for reviews and giveaways. Email lianne@siennaapparel.co.uk
Freelance writing opportunities
Useful posts before you pitch.
How to build a writing portfolio without writing for free
My freelance writing toolkit with tons of actionable tips to find places that pay, pitching templates and places to track your pitches.
My FREE freelance writing checklist
Lucy from Huff Post is looking for strong opinion pieces that are timely and news pegged. Email ukopinion@huffpost.com and read their pitching guide.
Act Build Change are looking for pitches and pay £100 per post.
SELF magazine are looking for health, fitness, food, beauty, love and lifestyle pitches. Here’s how to pitch.
This is a great interview about Black Ballad, the pitches they’re looking for and how to find the right editor.
WIRED UK have lots of sections looking for pitches.
Thanks so much Jenna