A realistic day in my life as a freelance writer

I could watch “day in my life” videos on TikTok all day long.

For example, a day in my life as a small business owner, a day in the life of a guy with a 9-5, a day in my life as a private chef…you get it.

I personally love getting a peek inside other people’s lives, even if it’s seemingly mundane.

With that format in mind, I thought it’d be fun to take you through a day in my life as a freelance writer (newsletter style). 

I think a lot of people think that freelancing = flexibility and freedom. And it does, don’t get my wrong. But as I was writing this newsletter, it became painfully obvious how much time I spend at home in front of the computer. My schedule is probably similar to people who work a 9-5 except with a lot less meetings (can’t complain).

Without further ado, here’s what my days are like as a freelance writer based in Austin, Texas.

What a typical day looks like for me*

*I’m married, don’t have kids, and have one rambunctious dog. I feel this context is important to set expectations!