come tedious. Especially if it is highly technical. I remember writing some software documentation and new hire announcements for a company that wanted "corporate" heavy verbiage. That takes some skiWhat is it like to really write full-time?

I can assure you that it is different than writing for recreation. I would say that at least 95% of what you write will be for a client of some sort that will generate cash. Very few freelancing writers have the opportunity to write interesting books or short stories, which might be considered as the work of choice. Instead, most writers are producing web content, brochure verbiage, articles and newsletters for companies or perhaps technical writing which involves documentation of a software program etc.

Not quite as romantic, is it? However, some writers do enjoy sales copywriting. It's a chance to utilize their writing skills and earn a paycheck. There will be times when writing these types of communications become tedious. Especially if it is highly technical. I remember writing some software documentation and new hire announcements for a company that wanted "corporate" heavy verbiage. That takes some skil

a client of some sort that will generate cash. Very few freelancing writers have the opportunity to write interesting books or short stories, which might be considered as the work of choice. Instead, most writers are producing web content, brochure verbiage, articles and newsletters for companies or perhaps technical writing which involves documentation of a software program etc.

Not quite as romantic, is it? However, some writers do enjoy sales copywriting. It's a chance to utilize their writing skills and earn a paycheck. There will be times when writing these types of communications become tedious. Especially if it is highly technical. I remember writing some software documentation and new hire announcements for a company that wanted "corporate" heavy verbiage. That takes some ski

most writers are producing web content, brochure verbiage, articles and newsletters for companies or perhaps technical writing which involves documentation of a software program etc.

Not quite as romantic, is it? However, some writers do enjoy sales copywriting. It's a chance to utilize their writing skills and earn a paycheck. There will be times when writing these types of communications become tedious. Especially if it is highly technical. I remember writing some software documentation and new hire announcements for a company that wanted "corporate" heavy verbiage. That takes some ski

romantic, is it? However, some writers do enjoy sales copywriting. It's a chance to utilize their writing skills and earn a paycheck. There will be times when writing these types of communications become tedious. Especially if it is highly technical. I remember writing some software documentation and new hire announcements for a company that wanted "corporate" heavy verbiage. That takes some skicome tedious. Especially if it is highly technical. I remember writing some software documentation and new hire announcements for a company that wanted "corporate" heavy verbiage. That takes some skill, creativity and analytical thinking. It can also exhaust you at the end of the day. There have been times where I have felt like my eyeballs were on my cheeks by the time I closed shop for the day!

It's still better than working 40 hours a week, though right?

Here's the thing: I would venture to say that the average freelance writer works closer to 50 - 60 hours a week, minimum. Why? because the writer is always on the hunt for the next writing job. That takes a chunk of time each day devoted to networking, cold calling/emailing and applying to these type jobs. Full-time writers rarely work less than 40 hours a week if they are trying to make a decent living. In my opinion, yes, I have worked in Corporate America and I have been working as a freelance