Freelance writer invoice template

Writing is billed per word, per article, or per hour, and editing is a separate job — so a writer’s invoice needs those on separate lines. This freelance writer invoice template handles per-piece and per-word rates side by side.

What to put on a freelance writer invoice

• Articles or pieces — title, length, and rate
• Per-word work and word count
• Editing and proofreading, separate from writing
• Research time, if billable
• Payment terms and due date

Common questions

How do freelance writers invoice?

Per article or per word, with the title, length, and rate on each line. Bill editing separately from writing so the client can see the two as distinct work.

Should I charge per word or per article?

Per word is standard for content; per article works for fixed-scope pieces. Use whichever your client agreed to and show the basis on the invoice.

Is research billable?

If your contract includes research time, list it as its own line. Otherwise fold it into the per-piece rate so there is no surprise charge.