A Day in the Life of a Writing Consultant
People often ask me what exactly a “writing consultant” does all day. The short answer? A lot of reading, thinking, and strategising — but the longer answer is much more human. Here’s a glimpse into what a typical day in my life looks like.
Morning: Words Before the World
My day starts quietly, often with a notebook and coffee before I even switch on the computer. I find that free-writing clears the clutter in my mind and makes space for the work ahead. It’s in these early moments that ideas for client projects — or my own books — often take shape.
Mid-Morning: The Client’s Voice
By mid-morning, I’m deep into client work. Sometimes it’s refining the clarity of a PhD thesis, other times it’s tightening website copy for a business. My job isn’t just about “fixing grammar.” It’s about helping ideas shine, sharpening a client’s voice, and ensuring that the strategy matches the syntax.
Afternoon: Strategy Meets Syntax
The afternoon is where consultancy takes centre stage. This might mean preparing a content plan for a university, developing training material, or mentoring a freelancer. I shift from editor to strategist to coach, depending on what the client needs. No two afternoons are the same, and that’s what I love most.
Evening: Closing the Loop
Before I log off, I tie up loose ends: responding to emails, marking up the day’s edits, and jotting down tomorrow’s priorities. I also like to reflect — was today a “grammar day,” a “strategy day,” or a “creativity day”? Often it’s a mix of all three.
Why I Share This
Being a writing consultant is about more than moving commas. It’s about being a partner in someone else’s success — whether that’s a student handing in their thesis with confidence, or a business finally finding the words that resonate.
Every day is different, but each one is built on the same principle: clarity counts, and words are powerful when they’re used thoughtfully and smartly.
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