A Day in The Life Of Jobstore's Writer - Jobstore Careers Blog

8:45am

I’m in the office, primed with breakfast, ready to type furiously and weave a story or two. I start by going through my work emails while catching up on the news and industry updates. After that, it’s on to the content calendar. I get my assignment and ask my editor any questions I may have.

9:15am

I put together a brief outline in my head before I start with research. With all the information that’s available on the web, it’s hard not to get distracted or carried away. Thankfully, I have a list of credible sources I rely on for information.

Soon after, it’s time to get down to business. I set aside an interrupted hour or two to read and collect information about my topic for the day. Some articles are more technical than others and require more in-depth research including a variety of sources (people in the industry, videos, interview transcripts, book excerpts). I adjust my time allocation accordingly.

10:00am

As a web content writer, I wear different hats daily. One day I’m a networking hotshot churning out advice. The next, I’m a professional on productivity. Last week, I travelled the world (in my head) to look for the best countries to work in. Tomorrow, I’ll be wearing another hat to write another relevant and relatable article. It’s a good thing that I love hats, headbands and accessories in general.

11:30am

I write short sentences.
I write longer sentences to elaborate my point.
I sneak in wordplay, idioms or metaphors where I can.
I write a flurry of words.
I turn to my best friend, the dictionary, to remove jargon.
I stay in research mode to keep up with ideas.
The panic sets in.
I pull myself together and continue.
I get myself another cup of coffee.
I write another flurry of words.
I rinse and repeat as necessary.

5:00pm

I’m satisfied with the end result. I take a break away from my desk before editing. I send the article to my editor. I look for complementary pictures while I wait for feedback. I also use this time to proofread articles written by other team members.

I get the article back from my editor and check it for corrections and suggestions. We discuss and I make the final adjustments. After which, I upload the article to our blog.

5:45 – 6:00pm

Lastly, I click the publish button. The (imaginary) crowd goes wild. While there isn’t a fixed schedule, time management is essential. When all is said and done, it’s thrilling to be able to do what I love. Stringing words together that relate to people gives me a sense of purpose (that’s the passion talking). So, if you enjoy researching, reading, writing, discovering new things and wearing different hats – content writing could be your calling.

Handy tips from one web content writer to the next:

Find your voice and write in your own unique way
Write with your reader in mind
Remember, the dictionary is your best friend
Research is essential
Develop relevant story angles to help your content stand out
Remember that every writer works differently
Your peak hours of creativity may vary daily/weekly
Practice makes you better
Reading is essential (no, your Facebook feed does not count)
Keep your paragraphs and your sentences short
Be your own cheerleader
Edit
Edit again

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A Day in The Life Of Jobstore’s Writer