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Freelance Writer Invoice Template
Get paid for your words without the busywork. This free invoice generator lets freelance writers bill per word, per article, or by the hour, then export a clean PDF to send to editors and clients.
Add each piece as a line item, set the rate, and the totals add up automatically. Your details are saved so your next invoice is one click away.
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Invoice
Invoice #
Issued
Due
Bill to
Description
Qty
Rate
Amount
$600.00
$75.00
Subtotal$675.00
Tax%
$0.00Amount due$675.00
Notes / payment terms
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
- How should a freelance writer invoice — per word or per article?
- Either works. For per-word, put the word count in the quantity column and your per-word rate in the rate column. For per-article or per-hour, use quantity 1 (or hours) at your flat rate. The editor totals it for you.
- What should a writing invoice include?
- Your name and contact info, the client's details, an itemized list of pieces or assignments with rates, a unique invoice number, the dates, and your payment terms (e.g. net 30).
- How do I handle a kill fee on an invoice?
- If a commissioned piece was cancelled and you're owed a kill fee, add it as a line item — e.g. "Kill fee: [article title]" — at the agreed amount so it's documented clearly.
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