Freelance Writing Jobs
Freelance, contract, and per-piece writing work — content, copywriting, editing, journalism. Build your client roster on your terms.
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- WritingVP ACD Copy (Pharma, FDA)remoteContract$125–$135
- WritingCopywriter - CPG, Ad Copy, Customer JourneyremoteContract$45–$50
- WritingCopywriter - Editing, CopywritingremoteContract$35–$57
- WritingCopywriter / Translator (English + Spanish)remoteContract$30–$35
- WritingCopywriter - remote, next 5 weeksremoteContract$45–$50
- WritingCopywriterhybridFreelance$32.26–$33.33
- WritingFreelance Editor (Non-Fiction Book)remoteFreelance
- WritingContract, Technical Writer, Life SciencesonsiteContract
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- WritingFanfiction WriterremoteContract
- WritingContent WriterremoteContract$55 - $65/hr
- WritingVisual Novel Writer, AI Content (Contractor)onsiteContract$80,000 - $85,000
- WritingHead of ContentonsiteContract
- WritingCopywriter (Brochure Project)remoteFreelance
- WritingContent Manager (Contract)remoteContract
- WritingCopy/Line Editor (Indie Dark Romance Novel)remoteFreelance
- WritingEditor (Self-Publishing Project)remoteFreelance
- WritingNarrative Fiction WriterremoteFreelance
- WritingTraffic Reporter & Producer / Part-Time AtlantaonsiteContract
- WritingShort Form Story Researcher, Scriptwriter, & SocialshybridFreelance
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- WritingEditor in Chief, Journal of Financial Service Professionals (JFSP)onsiteContract$35,000
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between freelance and contract writing?+
Freelance writers typically work project-by-project, often for multiple clients, billing per piece or per project. Contract writers usually work for one client on a fixed-term agreement (3 months, 6 months, etc.) with hourly or weekly pay. CozyJobs lists both.
How much do freelance writing jobs pay?+
Per-piece pay ranges from $0.10 per word for entry-level blog work to $2.00+ per word for established writers at major publications. Per-project rates run $200–$5,000 depending on scope. Hourly contract writing typically pays $40–$150/hour. Pay is disclosed on most CozyJobs listings.
Do I need clips or a portfolio to apply?+
Most listings request a portfolio or 2–3 writing samples. Newer writers can substitute a strong personal blog, Substack, or self-published work. CozyJobs lists some entry-level roles that don't require traditional clips.
Are there ongoing freelance writing gigs vs. one-off projects?+
Both. Some listings are one-time articles or projects; others are ongoing retainers (e.g., 4 articles per month). The listing description specifies which.
Where do CozyJobs listings come from?+
Listings are aggregated daily from employer career sites, major ATS platforms (Greenhouse, Lever, Ashby, Workday, iCIMS, SmartRecruiters, and more), and direct submissions from companies. Automated quality filters remove volunteer/unpaid roles and known aggregator domains so what surfaces is paid, real work.
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