What Does a Freelance Writer Do All Day?
11:00 am –12:00 pm— Stretch work
I’m a happy, successful freelance writer. I work around 20 hours a week. I love my job, and I love my life.
I want to show an example of a specific Monday in my life, to give you an idea of how I break up my time. I’ll also include a more general description of what I do most mornings, so you can get a sense of not just one day, but all my days as a freelance writer.
At the end of this article, you should have a solid idea of what it’s like to be a freelance writer.
A Day in the Life of a Freelance Writer
· 6:00 AM: False Alarm
· 7:00 AM–8:00 AM: Start the Day (for real this time)
∘ A typical morning
∘ A specific example
· 9:00 AM- 11:00 AM: Admin and Setup
∘ A typical morning
∘ A specific example
· 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM: Stretch Work
∘ A typical morning
∘ A specific example
· 12:00 PM— 2:00 PM: Deep Work
∘ A typical afternoon
∘ A specific afternoon
· 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM: Movement and Lifemin
∘ A typical afternoon
∘ A specific example
· 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM: Free Time (Sometimes Business Dev Time)
∘ A specific example
· 6:00 PM Onwards: Chill Time
∘ A typical evening
∘ A specific example
· FAQs about a day in the life of freelance writer
∘ How many hours do freelance writers work?
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