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The Pen Path II ➖19 Writing Gigs + 3 Pitches + 2 Contests + Resources

October 18 - Discover Your Next Freelance or Remote Writing Opportunity

Greetings, Creative Wordsmiths!

Welcome to my second newsletter, crafted to connect and inspire our vibrant community of freelance writers. Inside, you'll discover exciting opportunities designed to enhance your writing journey.

Whether you're an experienced pro or just starting out, this space is for sharing ideas, celebrating successes, and tackling challenges together. You can expect resources to help you refine your craft, manage your business, and stay motivated.

Thank you for being part of this exciting adventure. Together, let's create something extraordinary!

Happy Friday! Welcome to my first round-up of my curated job board for writers, freelancers, remote workers, and creatives

Table of Contents

The Gigs

TrueCV is looking for talented freelance writers who can craft standout resumes and help professionals stand out!

 Notch Science Marketing is hiring for a Senior Scientific Writer.

We Love X is hiring for a SEO Content Manager (m/f/d) who'll shape our German market presence!

Unique Job: The Corporate Law Academy is looking for a law firm directory writer to manage their new directory. This is a fully remote basis, full time or part time (20 hours per week), until 31 January 2025. The salary is based on a full-time salary of £24,000, or £2,000 per month.

SaaS founder Ben Entice is looking for a Content Writer to join his team and take on exciting projects for our clients.

Umar Ehtisham is hiring Content Writers for Famous Pizza Brand and the position is fully remote.

Kruze Consulting is hiring an Accounting & Tax Content Writer to craft engaging web content and copy-editing materials for social media and SEO performance. Fully remote with pay range of $65,000 – $70,000 per year.

Divya Agrawal is looking for a Creative director (socials) person to work on NETFLIX for their title marketing.

MyMuse India is hiring a Copywriter to join their sexual wellness brand who can easily switch from writing content copy to scripts, keeping their work sharp yet cheeky.

Christine Payne is hiring for a B2B technical writer to join her team at Defined.ai!

Kurogo is hiring for LinkedIn and X content writer for one of their key clients full time. Salary is £33,000 - £36,000 p/a

BeatRoute is looking for a Content Writer to join their fully remote team. They need someone experienced in B2B SaaS or tech content to help tell their story.

Monzo is looking for a remote writer in the UK. £55,000 - £65,000 + stock options

DeployHQ is looking for a Technical Writer. To apply, send your resume and writing samples via DM to Facundo Farias on LinkedIn.

Piktochart is looking for Freelance Writers to create blog content.

Rockstar Games is hiring a Technical Writer who possess a passion for IT. This is a full-time, permanent and in-office position based in Rockstar’s unique game development studio in the heart of Dundee, Scotland.

Pitch Us

Rooted in Rights Blog are looking for articles and op-eds on disability rights topics, by writers who identify as disabled. We pay on a sliding scale, with a minimum payment being $400. Click here to learn more!

HerStories are seeking personal essay submissions for their ‘Midstory Magazine’ on topics ‘life, love, loss, and friendship at midlife.’ The preferred word count for submissions is between 750 and 2000 words. We offer a payment of $75 for accepted essays. As we grow and expand our resources, our first priority will be to increase this payment to $100. Click here for details!

Oh Reader are seeking stories that share your experiences as a reader, insights into the impact of reading on individuals, humorous perspectives on the literary world, and anything else related to your interests as a reader or writer. They offer a flat rate of $200 for each published article. For more details, click here.

Writing contests

HackerNoon is launching a contest where you can showcase your innovative AI bot idea and have a chance to win $3,000. Details are up for grabs on their site! Click here for more details!

Seattle Worldcon 2025 is hosting a short story writing contest with adult and young adult categories. Winners will be recognized at the convention, receive free membership, and have their stories published in an anthology by Grim Oak Press.

Writing Resources

Bala Kosuri shares 43 ways on how freelance technology writers can use Chat GPT for improved workflow, productivity and reduce burnout overtime.