{"id":1735,"date":"2026-07-29T12:24:58","date_gmt":"2026-07-29T18:24:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordsofworth.org\/ca\/?p=1735"},"modified":"2026-07-27T03:27:44","modified_gmt":"2026-07-27T09:27:44","slug":"how-many-hours-should-you-work-as-a-freelance-writer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wordsofworth.org\/ca\/blog\/how-many-hours-should-you-work-as-a-freelance-writer","title":{"rendered":"How many hours should you work as a freelance writer?"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 2<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><p>As a new writer just getting your feet wet, you may be wondering how many hours a week you should put into <!--more-->your new career. The answer to this will depend on several factors, and it is a job that can be very flexible.<\/p>\n<h2>Make the most of your time<\/h2>\n<p>Many freelance writers work during their free time every week, which means it can fit around the schedule of a student or someone who has a full or part time job but is looking for a side hustle. It can also be a good choice for a busy stay at home parent or disabled person who would like to be able to work from home, and they can submit pieces anywhere they can access a Wi-Fi connection.<\/p>\n<h2>Familiarity may breed competence<\/h2>\n<p>In many cases, freelancers work on the same topics each month, which can help them to become more proficient and speedier. Some writers choose to do their own research so they become even more knowledgeable about the subject area.<\/p>\n<h2>How many pieces will I receive each month?<\/h2>\n<p>There&#8217;s no standard answer for this, as it will depend on your time and ability. At Words of Worth, for example, with advance notice the scheduling team can accommodate a writer\u2019s personal schedules, reducing the amount for a particular month if needed. One of the big perks of being part of the team is that the work is reliable, and so long as the writer follows the time limits set on their &#8220;dashboard\u201d, the House Guide and the individual requirements for each brief, they should be able to find success.<\/p>\n<h2>Put your writing skills to work for you today<\/h2>\n<p>If you enjoy writing and feel you could be a good fit for Words of Worth, why not submit an application to join the team today? 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