A day in the life of a copywriter

After handling any important messages or emails, a good copywriter will make a to-do list for the day ahead. A successful copywriter should already be skilled in managing their time and juggling a number of projects at once, but a to-do list will make prioritisation much easier, and it ensures nothing is forgotten about or missed.

To boost your motivation and build momentum, you might prefer to start the day with a quick and easy task. Once this is out of the way, you’ll be able to concentrate on more pressing jobs.

The most important part of any copywriter’s day is the actual content creation. Therefore, if you have an upcoming deadline, you’ll need to set aside enough time to finish the job you’ve been working on. Whether this involves adding more words to complete the copy or making some final edits after a thorough proofread, this will usually be the most important task of the day. As such, it may take up the rest of the morning and even the start of the afternoon.

After taking a lunch break, most copywriters will return to the copy they were working on before dinner. However, if you’re starting a new job, you will need to do some subject matter research before you can begin writing any new copy.

No matter the content type, to do a good job copywriters need to know as much as possible about the subject material, including specific knowledge about the service or product as well as the client. Sometimes, clients don’t supply a lot of information, so you may need to contact them again for more guidance. However, it always pays to do your own independent research as well, so make sure you set aside some time to do this when you’re creating a to-do list — even if it’s just half an hour each day.

Admin tasks can be mundane and feel like a real chore, but they’re important for staying on top of impending deadlines and finances.

A copywriter’s daily administrative duties can include:

As with most chores, the longer you put them off, the worse they become. A good copywriter will schedule time each day to keep on top of these tasks.

Copywriting is a competitive industry, but there are plenty of clients looking for experienced and talented writers. However, it’s important to remember they won’t all come to you, which is why a successful copywriter always sets aside time to work on new proposals. Some days may be busier than others, so fitting this into your schedule can prove challenging. However, try scheduling some time alongside your admin duties, as some days you may find you have fewer administrative jobs to do.

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