#socialbloggers 99 // Being a full time blogger

Full time blogging is one of those dreams that I’m sure many of us have.

You can get up when you want, blog when you want, have time to work out and cook nice food. Go for long walks, take photos in the park. Sounds wonderful, right?

Of course, it’s not all whimsical like we would like to think. There’s deadlines, PR’s to deal with, chasing payments, worrying if you’re going to actually get work, no holiday pay, taxes to sort, no sick pay, no set salary. It’s an unstable business and very few bloggers earn solely from their blog and do freelance work, or have a part time job on the side. There’s probably even more things that I don’t even know about.

I’d love to go full time. Or at least only work part time and spend the rest of the time blogging. It’s frustrating when you feel like you can earn more if you put more effort in, but your full time job is preventing you from putting more hours in, but then when you have bills, rent, phone contracts etc to pay, you can’t just jump out of a very stable job on the off change it might work.

Well, you can, but I’m not sure I’m willing to take that chance!

I’d love to hear anyones experiences around this if they’ve done it.

Q1: If you blogged full time, what would your ideal day be?

@skinnedcartree A1. Definitely lots of blog tasks, gym, house stuff then the night to chill out or go somewhere ?? #socialbloggers

— Lauren Ashleigh (@LaurenAshBarden) 26 March 2016

@skinnedcartree A1. Wake up early, work out, organise posts, take photos, socialise with other bloggers, then live my life #socialbloggers

— Hannah (@hanelizabethblg) 26 March 2016

@skinnedcartree getup, check emails, take photos, write posts and fit in a workout along with a dog walk and ride my horse #socialbloggers

— Laura Nolan (@Laura_Nolan22) 26 March 2016

@skinnedcartree for me it would be up early, work out, take photos in good light and then write for the rest of the day #socialbloggers

— Emma | HarmonyBlaze (@HarmonyBlaze_UK) 26 March 2016

@skinnedcartree If I blogged full time I would become fully nocturnal! I become so much more productive at night! #socialbloggers

— Mel (@Melberryy) 26 March 2016

@skinnedcartree waking up at 6am brainstorming, breakfast, exercise, blogging and free by 3pm. Oh and an early night. #socialbloggers

— Rosie (@damzlinthisdres) 26 March 2016

@skinnedcartree would like to think I would work out each morning 😂 prep for blog posts and socialise with other bloggers #socialbloggers

— Sare (@ohitssare) 26 March 2016

@skinnedcartree A1) Attending some fab events and meeting people, taking outfit pictures then edit+write in the evening 💁 #socialbloggers

— Pinja? (@pinja_k) 26 March 2016

@skinnedcartree Just to be really productive. I never seem to have enough time to complete my to do list! xx #socialbloggers

— Michelle TSNC (@tsncblog) 26 March 2016

I’d love to just travel about Scotland finding things to write about @skinnedcartree #socialbloggers

— gailypi (@SherbetAurora) 26 March 2016

@skinnedcartree Hmmm. Likely it would begin with drinking coffee, then getting right into editing photos and writing.

— Neetzy (@NeetzyBlog) 26 March 2016

@skinnedcartree Review a new place for gluten free breakfasts, take some ootd pics, and then take some shots for Insta #socialbloggers

— L Y N D S E Y (@lyndseyrickeard) 26 March 2016

@skinnedcartree A1 get up, go for a run, take my kids out somewhere awesome, train in mma & dinner with the wife – bliss #socialbloggers

— Paul Jacob (@p_greatwhite_j) 26 March 2016

@skinnedcartree Slow morning, bit of work before lunch, gym, then hard work hard in the afternoon! #socialbloggers

— Anne ?? (@annesmiless) 26 March 2016

Q2: Do you think being a full time blogger is a realistic goal?

@skinnedcartree A2. For me I think it’s not a goal as my blog is my hobby however it would be a dream come true but unlikely #socialbloggers

— Lauren Ashleigh (@LaurenAshBarden) 26 March 2016

@skinnedcartree yes if you have the followers and brand power. You need to earn from it to live. I would love it. #socialbloggers x

— Leya Hutton (@leluroxxblogger) 26 March 2016

@skinnedcartree It is – but it’s important to remember that many full time bloggers also do freelance work / consulting #socialbloggers ..

— Michelle TSNC (@tsncblog) 26 March 2016

@skinnedcartree A2. It can be, but not for me. I have a short attention span & I enjoy juggling between projects! 🙂 x #socialbloggers

— Jadirah Sarmad (@Jadirah_Sarmad) 26 March 2016

@skinnedcartree A2. There are plenty of full time bloggers out there so if you want that then I don’t see why not #socialbloggers

— Hannah (@hanelizabethblg) 26 March 2016

A2. I think if you have a good amount of traffic coming in, and have enough money to get by then yeah @skinnedcartree #socialbloggers

— gailypi (@SherbetAurora) 26 March 2016

@skinnedcartree Q2: Hell yes. If you work hard and are determined enough, why the hell not?! #socialbloggers

— Kirsty (@lipstickandcoff) 26 March 2016

@skinnedcartree I think you need to have a certain lifestyle. For me doing 2 jobs already, FT blogging won’t happen. #socialbloggers

— Alana Narna (@Alana_narna) 26 March 2016

@skinnedcartree sure? We’re humans. We can make anything possible if we push ourselves.

— Theo Person (@WallflowersK) 26 March 2016

@skinnedcartree I know for some it is but I think for me I would always need to do something alongside it for security #socialbloggers

— Emma | HarmonyBlaze (@HarmonyBlaze_UK) 26 March 2016

@skinnedcartree A lot of bloggers who blog full time make it seem real. So it’s a matter of ‘if you want to’ and hard work. #socialbloggers

— Katyayani Kidambi (@_KathieK_) 26 March 2016

@skinnedcartree A2. I think it is realistic for some – but I’ve been blogging for 8 yrs &don’t think it will happen to me! #socialbloggers

— Pollypoptart (@Pollypoptart) 26 March 2016

@skinnedcartree A2, It can be but for some it might not. I personally would want to do something new or different. #socialbloggers

— Gul-e-Zehra’s Blog (@GuleZehrasBlog) 26 March 2016

Q3: What do you think the pros are of full time blogging?

A3 I think the biggest pro would be that you can work to your own schedule, your own working hours & things. @skinnedcartree #socialbloggers

— gailypi (@SherbetAurora) 26 March 2016

@skinnedcartree A3: you have a lot more free time but I bet it gets really lonely and you’re stuck in the house? #socialbloggers

— Sare (@ohitssare) 26 March 2016

@skinnedcartree I blog because I feel alive when I write and if I could do that full time, then why not?! Most rewarding! #socialbloggers

— Katyayani Kidambi (@_KathieK_) 26 March 2016

@skinnedcartree being able to do what I love(seeing theatre), share my thoughts and make enough to live on at the same time! #socialbloggers

— Charlotte O’G (@OddJazzShoes) 26 March 2016

@skinnedcartree A3. Doing something you love everyday, having the time to create your best content & working for yourself! #socialbloggers

— Lauren Ashleigh (@LaurenAshBarden) 26 March 2016

@skinnedcartree The ultimate pro would be you that your very lovely, super cozy room is your work space. Hi five XD #socialbloggers

— Shehzadi (@heybeautybae) 26 March 2016

@skinnedcartree for the people who do it. It’s a dream job. So they’re doing something they love. Not many people do that #socialbloggers

— Theo Person (@WallflowersK) 26 March 2016

@skinnedcartree A3: Following your dreams and passions, meeting new people while having an independent lifestyle and career! #socialbloggers

— Kirsty (@lipstickandcoff) 26 March 2016

@skinnedcartree Being able to actually have time to get everything done without worrying about other job stresses #socialbloggers

— Emily ? (@MissBeautyEmily) 26 March 2016

Q4: What are the cons of full time blogging?

@skinnedcartree Q4 No guaranteed income, managing yourself / your time. You’re basically a one man band, it’s tough work! #socialbloggers

— Michelle TSNC (@tsncblog) 26 March 2016

Cons… I can see a few. workload stress, taxes, deadlines from brands, making room for relaxing…. etc. @skinnedcartree #socialbloggers

— gailypi (@SherbetAurora) 26 March 2016

@skinnedcartree A4 Depending on your location it could get lonely. Blogger co-working spaces could be a cool solution?? #socialbloggers

— charlie joanna (@charlie_joanna_) 26 March 2016

@skinnedcartree the pressure of having to stay on top of it & it may become a chore, plus what if you have bloggers block? #socialbloggers

— Lauren Ashleigh (@LaurenAshBarden) 26 March 2016

@skinnedcartree A2: I think full-time blogging could become more of a chore as it would be stressful -xo #socialbloggers

— Chloe Danielle (@chloedentonxo) 26 March 2016

@skinnedcartree inspiration, writers block, can you take holidays? Payment isn’t guaranteed or the amounts anyway #socialbloggers

— Bex (@bubblybex3) 26 March 2016

@skinnedcartree I think it would be difficult to put passion and effort into every post if it’s a job and not a hobby #socialbloggers

— Steph Louise (@vanityandvodka_) 26 March 2016

@skinnedcartree A4: I’d imagine less financial stability and the pressure of creating content regularly in order for any £! #socialbloggers

— Kirsty (@lipstickandcoff) 26 March 2016

@skinnedcartree I would say, a lot of pressure to get work done, losing interest in blogging (potentially) & no ‘me’ time. #socialbloggers X

— Leya Hutton (@leluroxxblogger) 26 March 2016

@skinnedcartree constant pressure, unstable income, it’s hard to take time off, especially if you’re always on social media #socialbloggers

— Anne ?? (@annesmiless) 26 March 2016

@skinnedcartree who knows if blogs are going to stay popular, and for how long! It’s unpredictable. #socialbloggers

— Charlotte O’G (@OddJazzShoes) 26 March 2016

@skinnedcartree no set income, not much interaction with people face to face, long hours x

— Laura (@LibertyxLoves) 26 March 2016

Q5: How do you think your blog would change if you went full time?

@skinnedcartree A5. I’ll just blog more regularly & expand my presence. Hopefully it’d teach me a gazillion new tricks too! #socialbloggers

— Jadirah Sarmad (@Jadirah_Sarmad) 26 March 2016

@skinnedcartree A5: I would like to think it wouldn’t change. Realistically, it’d have more content, that’s engaging. #socialbloggers

— Kirsty (@lipstickandcoff) 26 March 2016

@skinnedcartree A5) At least I’d be posting more and would need to have some sponsored posts in there as well! #socialbloggers

— Pinja? (@pinja_k) 26 March 2016

@skinnedcartree it would be a lot more focuses on nutrition as it would mean I’ve followed my dream #socialbloggers

— Emma | HarmonyBlaze (@HarmonyBlaze_UK) 26 March 2016

@skinnedcartree I think I’d be able to spend more time creating better content and I’d love to improve my photography! #socialbloggers

— Lauren Ashleigh (@LaurenAshBarden) 26 March 2016

@skinnedcartree A5: Yes but in a good way, you’d have more time to spend perfecting your blog and promoting it -xo #socialbloggers

— Chloe Danielle (@chloedentonxo) 26 March 2016

@skinnedcartree I’d be able to focus on improving the quality & photography (travelling places to get better backdrops etc) #socialbloggers

— Emily ? (@MissBeautyEmily) 26 March 2016

@skinnedcartree More book posts as I’d have more time for reading. But there would have to be a lot of sponsered posts too. #socialbloggers

— Momentarily Dreaming (@momentdream1) 26 March 2016

@skinnedcartree however, this could lead to poorer quality in the longterm, because of pressure to post frequently #socialbloggers

— Charlotte O’G (@OddJazzShoes) 26 March 2016

@skinnedcartree A5) I’d have to make it LOOK more professional for a start. I don’t worry about that too much right now. #socialbloggers

— Pollypoptart (@Pollypoptart) 26 March 2016

@skinnedcartree I would try my hand at blogging about different things/topics more, something I don’t do that often now.

— Katyayani Kidambi (@_KathieK_) 26 March 2016

@skinnedcartree But I think the quality would get better because you’d be relying on it for your livelihood. #socialbloggers

— Charlotte O’G (@OddJazzShoes) 26 March 2016

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