Freelance Writer Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Freelance Writer includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Formulating texts in accordance with prescribed editorial and formatting guidelines.
  • Communicating with the client to explicate assignment-related expectations, as required.
  • Submitting completed works via the requisite channels.
  • Monitoring and logging hours spent on each assignment.
  • Informing the client of assignment-related difficulties as they are detected.
  • Ensuring that texts are properly researched.
  • Maintaining originality in your work.
  • Proofreading your assignments to detect and correct errors.
  • Submitting your own tax returns in a timely manner.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Freelance Writer duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Freelance Writer roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.