Publication: Freelance Writing Jobs
Topic(s): Freelance writing business, industry insights, writer income, media landscape
Rate: ~$460 per article (approx. £350 for 1,000 words)
Deadline: 12 December 2025
Name of Editor: Sian Meades-Williams
Submit Via: Email (sian@sianmeadeswilliams.com)

Freelance Writing Jobs is commissioning at least three original, high-value features exploring the business of being a freelance writer. These writing opportunities are perfect for Kenyan writers, African writers, and global freelancers who want paid writing jobs, especially those looking for Substack writing opportunities.

The newsletter has been a core resource for freelance writers since 2018, helping the community earn over a million pounds annually. These commissioned features will reflect that same spirit: practical, sharp, and business-minded writing that speaks directly to today’s working writers.

Writers are encouraged to pitch original journalism—preferably angles Sian hasn’t covered herself. Think about issues shaping your freelance world: economic pressures, new income models, client dynamics, writer well-being, underreported niches, and industry shifts. First-person pieces are welcome, but they must still deliver strategic, solutions-driven value for working freelancers.

Important guidelines to note:

• Your pitch must be relevant to a UK-based freelance writing audience.
• Only pitch one feature idea.
• No pitches on writing competitions, rejection, technical writing, medical writing, UX writing, or how to use AI.
• Fresh takes on evergreen issues like late payments are welcome—but rants won’t fly.
• They want pieces with longevity, as the first feature drops in March.
• Final copy is due 16 January 2026. No delays allowed.

How to Pitch:
Email your idea and a short intro to sian@sianmeadeswilliams.com with the subject line:
FWJ pitch: TITLE OF PITCH
Include links to writing samples (no heavy attachments).
All commissions will be confirmed before Christmas, and payment is made within 30 days of invoice.

What They’re Looking For:

• Business-first insights into freelance writing
• Original reporting or fresh perspectives
• Practical, solutions-driven ideas
• Pieces that resonate with UK freelancers but are globally relevant
• Strong, clean prose for a professional writer audience

This is a strong paid writing opportunity, especially for Kenyan freelance writers looking for consistent, high-paying international writing jobs. If the series performs well, FWJ will continue commissioning throughout 2026.