Free Copywriter Invoice Template & Generator
Build professional copywriting invoices for blog posts, website copy, email campaigns, and ad copy. Itemize by word count or project.
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How does a copywriter bill clients for writing?
Copywriting invoices describe each deliverable, such as homepage copy, a set of blog articles, or an email sequence, with the quantity and word count where it matters. Note your rate basis, per project, per word, or per piece. Note revision rounds included so extra edits can be billed clearly.
Your invoice needs to spell out exactly what you wrote. If you charged by the word, show the word count. If you charged by the project, name the deliverables: three blog posts, five email sequences, one landing page. Include the project name or campaign so their accounting team can match it to their purchase order. Add your invoice number, date, and payment due date. If you worked with an agency, reference their job number.
Most copywriters ask for 50% upfront before starting work. Bill the remainder when you deliver the final draft or after one round of revisions, depending on what you agreed to. Net 30 is standard for corporate clients, but you can ask for Net 15 if you have the leverage. Agencies often pay slower than direct clients, sometimes Net 60.
Send your invoice the moment you deliver the work, not days later when you remember. Clients process payments in batches, and if you miss their cycle, you wait another month. Also, be clear about what revisions cost extra. If the scope creeps and you do not invoice for additional rounds, clients assume infinite revisions are included. Document everything in writing before you start.
Typical line items
- Website and landing page copy
- Blog article per piece
- Email sequence
- Per word writing rate
- Project package fee
- Editing and revision rounds
- Research and strategy
- Monthly content retainer
How the work is charged
Copywriters often quote a flat fee per deliverable or per word, and may package recurring work into a monthly retainer. Strategy, research, and extra revision rounds beyond the agreed number are usually billed separately.
Payment terms and deposits
A deposit before starting is common, with the balance due on delivery or on net terms for established clients. Retainer arrangements typically bill monthly in advance.
Tax and compliance
If you are registered for sales tax or VAT, show it as a separate line with your registration number. Writing for clients in other countries can change how tax applies, so confirm what applies to you.
Frequently asked questions
How do copywriters charge for their work?
Copywriters charge per word ($0.10–$1.00+), per project, or per hour ($50–$200). Website copy packages run $1,000–$5,000+. Blog posts typically cost $150–$500 depending on length and research.
What should a copywriting invoice include?
Itemize each deliverable (homepage copy, blog post, email), word count, revision rounds included, and any research or strategy time. Note the content's usage rights and exclusivity.
Should copywriters charge for revisions?
Include 1–2 revision rounds in your base price. After that, charge hourly or per revision round. Always state revision limits on your invoice or contract to avoid scope creep.
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