Happy Wednesday to TWJN supporters 👋🏼 

How’s everyone doing? I’m doing great!

Sorry for the late send today… but I have a whopping 45 pitch calls & writing/marketing jobs for you all to peruse through!

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So, what do we have in this supporter exclusive?

1️⃣ 14 calls to pitch, with four opps $500+ 💰

2️⃣ 31 writing jobs

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1️⃣ Calls to Pitch

($500 - $1,000) Defector | Defector is open to pitches about sports, arts & culture, politics, and all sorts of other stuff. Check out their pitch guide and freelancer policies

(£500) Context News | Barry is calling for pitches for Context News’ ‘Policy, honestly’ newsletter where they highlight the impact of specific policies or legislation. Open to all countries! Send pitches to [email protected]

($250 - $1,000) The Sick Times | The Sick Times is open to essay pitches from people with Long Covid and related diseases. Rate is $250 for 1,000 words. They’re also accepting 2-3 reported news stories per quarter. Rate for this is $1,000 for 1,000 words. Guidelines here

($250+) Business Insider | Fíona is looking for freelancers who live in popular filming locations! Some examples: The Skelligs, Co Kerry, Ireland; Liscannor, Co Clare, Ireland; Notting Hill, London, UK; Dubrovnik, Croatia; Metro Vancouver, Canada. Deadline is February 5. DM Fíona on X

($230+) Business Insider | Paige is searching for current or former Michaels, Hobby Lobby, West Elm, Homegoods, or Pottery Barn employees to write about some of their favorite things at the chain. DM Paige on X

(£200 - £300) GLAMOUR UK | Ali would love to hear any GLAMOUR pitches you may have (doesn’t have to be entertainment). £200 for op-eds and £300 for more investigative pieces that involve research, case studies, and experts. Send pitches to [email protected]

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