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Kaitlyn Arford — Freelance Writer

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I’m a freelance writer who would love to share your stories. Work w/ me: kaitlyn.arford[a]gmail.com kaitlynarford.com 100s of freelance opportunities: @findfreelanceopportunities.com Romance reporting, Romancelandia jobs @theunapologeticromancereader.com

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Kaitlyn Arford — Freelance Writer @kmarford.bsky.social · Nov 12

Hi! I’m Kaitlyn — a freelance writer who can create:
• researched, SEO-driven blog posts
• reported articles
• profiles
• Q&As
• ghostwritten content

Work with me ➡️ kaitlyn.arford[at]gmail.com

I also share a lot of information about building an independent career on my blog: kaitlynarford.com/blog

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Welcome! Learn more about finding and securing clients and making a living as an independent worker. The possibilities are out there. New posts in your inbox Hey there! I’m Kaitlyn, a freelance wri…

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Kaitlyn Arford — Freelance Writer @kmarford.bsky.social · 3d

Want to pitch Trails Magazine? Here’s everything you need to know: https://www.findfreelanceopportunities.com/p/report-on-the-outdoors-a-q-a-with-trails-magazine

Report on the Outdoors: A Q&A with Trails Magazine

How freelancers can break into one of the best outdoor publications

www.findfreelanceopportunities.com

Kaitlyn Arford — Freelance Writer @kmarford.bsky.social · 6d

Clocking in to share some new freelance opportunities with creatives!

Kaitlyn Arford — Freelance Writer @kmarford.bsky.social · 10d

Love this project! When do you need pitches by?

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Become a Legend! Be a cool kid!

Lex Roman @lexroman.com · 10d

We made it to 160 Legends today thanks to Ulrike, Kaitlyn, Paul, Rachel, Jordyn and Kat.

10 more spots for this prize: a free classified ad in my newsletter
www.revenuerulebreaker.com/the-road-to-...

Game board that reads "Milestone 1: 170" with circles all over it, inside are the names of Legends who have recently joined. It's roadtrip themed and at the bottom it has a prize name

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Seamus Hughes @seamushughes.bsky.social · 10d

Apologies in advance for drafting the greatest lede of our time for tomorrow’s newsletter

“Not all news organizations wear capes. Some simply pay their PACER fees.”

Subscribe here to get our weekly roundup in your inbox tomorrow morning. www.CourtWatch.news/subscribe

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Kyle Clark @kylec.bsky.social · 15d

There’s been a lot of talk about autism from powerful government figures and the media. Let’s help young Coloradans with autism achieve their dreams through coaching, therapy, and social connections. I’ll match fifty $5 donations to REVEL: www.coloradogives.org/story/3s7h9f...

Support Be a Neurodiversity Ally With REVEL and Next on ColoradoGives.org

Empowering Neurodiverse Lives Through Skill-Building, Connection, and Independence

www.coloradogives.org

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Kaitlyn Arford — Freelance Writer @kmarford.bsky.social · 20d

This is one of the many reasons why I prefer beehiiv. I haven't upgraded my site's look (yet), but I can make it feel entirely different from any other newsletter/media brand.

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Kaitlyn Arford — Freelance Writer @kmarford.bsky.social · 20d

There's a lot of good arguments against Substack (including being locked into Apple Pay, the 10% cut, and limited automations), but this is a point most people don't consider. I rarely see Substacks priced above $10. Every Substack feels the same and you expect those to be at a certain price point.

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Joseph Cox @josephcox.bsky.social · 20d

New: 404 Media is suing ICE. We have filed a lawsuit demanding ICE release its $2 million contract with Paragon, a company that makes powerful spyware to break into phones and read encrypted messages. This is expensive for a small outlet but this info is important
www.404media.co/were-suing-i...

We’re Suing ICE for Its $2 Million Spyware Contract

404 Media has filed a lawsuit against ICE for access to its contract with Paragon, a company that sells powerful spyware for breaking into phones and accessing encrypted messaging apps.

www.404media.co

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Kaitlyn Arford — Freelance Writer @kmarford.bsky.social · 21d

Romance readers and authors always lead the way!

Briar in Blue @auroraworeblue.bsky.social · 21d

You guys, so many Romance girlies are reading "On Tyranny" that they've broken the Goodreads recommendations algorithm. 10/10; no notes.
#romancelandia

A grainy screenshot of the sidebar of the desktop version of Goodreads. It says:

RECOMMENDATIONS:
Because you enjoyed A Wedding to Protect Her Fortune:
On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century by Timothy Snyder
A historian of fascism offers a guide for surviving and resisting America's turn towards authoritarianism. On November 9th, millions of Americans woke up to the impossible...

View all books similar to A Wedding to Protect Her Fortune

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Protean Magazine @proteanmag.com · 23d

We have no corporate backers, no advertisers, no angel investors, no elite funders.

But our budget is in trouble. We do need your help.

Joining our Patreon is the best way to do so. Patrons are our subscribers—you'll receive our annual print issues, art, merch, and more.

patreon.com/proteanmag

An independent leftist print magazine: essays, poetry, and art.

patreon.com

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Crushing Colonialism @crushcolonialism.bsky.social · 24d

📣 Less than two weeks to submit! #TheMagazine is still seeking pitches from #Indigenous storytellers for our next edition about Indigenous changemakers in 2025.

📆 Deadline: Sept 30

Read the thread for the details.

🔗 Find the guide for submissions here: crushingcolonialism.org/call-for-sub...

The text reads: "Less than two weeks left! Call for submissions for The Magazine | Changemakers | Submit by: September 30, 2025"

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Kaitlyn Arford — Freelance Writer @kmarford.bsky.social · 23d

This is a GREAT week to support indie journalism!!!

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High Country News @highcountrynews.org · 26d

Join freelance photographer, Tailyr Irvine, HCN Visuals Editor, Bear Guerra, and HCN’s Indigenous Affairs Editor, Sunnie Clahchischiligi on September 23, 2025 at 11a.m. MT for an informative conversation about freelancing and collaborating with HCN.

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Ben Brignell @benbrignell.com · 27d

Hello! I am looking for a freelance/contract UI designer to help on a project asap.

Luxury brand experience and working with design systems a bonus.

Please get in touch via benbrignell.com/pages/contact, thank you!

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Reo Eveleth @reveleth.com · 27d

Also, if you're a freelancer in the Bay Area, you can pitch us: www.coyotemedia.org/pitch-us/

We don't have a ton of money for freelance right now, but we are commissioning some stuff! More on what we're looking for, and our rates and freelance policies, at that link.

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Iain Macintosh @iainmacintosh.bsky.social · Aug 11

My new website starts on Monday and I’m still very interested to hear from experienced freelance writers in the field of sport (not football) and music. Interviews and features required, fees (modest) paid, email not quite done so, for now, email routeonepod AT gmail dot com with examples of work.

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sean guynes @guynes.bsky.social · Sep 8

I'm happy to announce that I'm the new associate editor of the sf section at @lareviewofbooks.bsky.social.

So I'm open to good review/essay pitches that fit LARB's audience. I've been quietly doing this for a few weeks and already commissioned some things I'm excited for you to read!

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Equal Access Public Media (EAPM) @equalaccesspublicmedia.org · Sep 11

Want sharp analysis and hard news on accessibility and style, and how the media industry gets it right — or wrong? You got it. Our new Style and Accessibility Guide will have a magazine dedicated to just that.

And we're accepting pitches now.

Pitching

A guide to pitching articles, commentary, and analysis to The Word.

f.mtr.cool

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This Magazine @thismagazine.bsky.social · Sep 12

🚨Reminder for Writers!🚨 Today is your LAST DAY to get your pitches in for our next issue of This Magazine! We're looking for news pieces, columns, back page letters, and features. We can't wait to see what you have in store for us!

this.org/contribute/

Contribute to This Magazine

Our themes for 2026 will be announced soon! Writers’ Guidelines This Magazine welcomes queries only, not already written pieces. A good This Magazine article offers background and context to ongoin...

this.org

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Rachel Courtland @rachelcourtland.com · 25d

Re-upping this call for pitches for @technologyreview.com.

Rachel Courtland @rachelcourtland.com · Sep 9

New call for feature pitches for @technologyreview.com! This time, the theme is Crime. www.linkedin.com/feed/update/... Pitches due Friday Sept 26.

#writingopportunity | Rachel Courtland

#WritingOpportunity: MIT Technology Review is seeking pitches for an upcoming print issue. The theme is Crime. We're looking for pitches for longer pieces: narrative features, compelling investigatio...

www.linkedin.com

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Jen Deerinwater @jendeerinwater.bsky.social · 23d

Get your submissions in! @crushcolonialism.bsky.social is always looking for pitches from Indigenous people with community ties of written pieces from journalism to more creative genres (no fiction) and high quality photography and videos. #IndigenousWriters #Indigenous #IndianCountry

Crushing Colonialism @crushcolonialism.bsky.social · 24d

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Claire Bullen @clairembullen.bsky.social · 28d

Wanna pitch us? More guidelines here: www.pelliclemag.com/pitching

Pitching — Pellicle

www.pelliclemag.com

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The Institute for Independent Journalists @indiejournalists.bsky.social · 27d

PCMag Managing Editor Alan Henry wants cybersecurity reporting from people with unique perspectives. On the Freelance Journalism Podcast, he shares more about how to pitch PCMag: bit.ly/4iGK6a5

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Kaitlyn Arford — Freelance Writer @kmarford.bsky.social · 25d

Queer Kentucky does some of the best independent reporting in the state. Give For Good Louisville is currently matching donations. If you're able, please give! (Or at least share—they've got a long way to go on their goal)

www.giveforgoodlouisville.org/story/u4wh0g

Support Defend Queer Kentucky: Fund the Reporting on Give for Good Louisville

Keep LGBTQ Kentuckians informed. Fund Kentucky's ONLY LGBTQ+ newsroom.

www.giveforgoodlouisville.org

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