50 calls for journalism/writing pitches (March 27, 2023)
As a husband, dad and homeowner, I have had to drill more holes into walls in the past 5-6 years than in all previous years combined. And this, I have discovered, elicits personal changes you do not get warned about. One example: I now have a favorite drill bit. I say this with not a small amount of pride. As someone who has probably spent a good 12 hours each day for the past 25 years in front of a screen, the thought that I would not only be handy enough to have drilled many holes by way of home design, but have done so to the extent that I now have a preference for a particular piece of one particular tool, makes me hope for something similar to occur to my son, one day. Yet this cannot be planned. This is not something one can aspire to. A favored drill bit must emerge, organically, from the unremarkable yet still important daily tasks a man encounters during his most active dadhood years.
A WEW exclusive opportunity:
DIGITAL FREELANCERS WANTED ON A VARIETY OF HOME TOPICS
FamilyHandyman.com, the nation’s leading media brand for DIYers, has an ongoing need for freelance writers specializing in topics including home design/decor, smart home tech, sustainable building, painting, pets, yard/garden, auto, general home maintenance and more.
Our writers fall in to two categories: 1) former or current pros writing on the topic, or 2) DIYers/strong researchers who can find pros to inform.
Pay starts at $200 for 700 to 900 words.
Email Berit@TMBI.com. Include your professional website, explanation of qualifications and 3 links to related published clips.
Other calls below:
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- CAD $300 for articles and $100+ for poetry
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- $1 per word
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- $75 (£50) to $200 (£150) per piece
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- $400+
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- $200 per essay
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- $250+ for 500-600 words
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- 15 cents per word
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