Why do you need a freelance writing contract?

Before you even start your first writing project, you need to have an attorney-prepared freelance writing contract to send your clients. 

Why? The reasons are three-fold:

• A freelance writing contract is a binding legal agreement that ensures both parties live up to their end of the deal, meaning you give your clients the work promised and pay you as agreed.

• A freelance writing contract shows your clients that you are a professional and know how to run a business properly.

• When you have all your legal ducks in a row, it builds your credibility. Your clients will take you seriously, and you’ll land higher-paying gigs with more impressive clients.

About this freelance writer contractor agreement template

There are indeed many generic contractor templates for purchase on the internet, but not all are made specifically for freelance writers. This contract is designed for writers, meaning you'll only have to customize a few things--not the whole thing.

This contract is attorney-prepared specifically for freelance writers. You can rest assured this agreement covers every important aspect of your business. This contract is:

• Attorney-prepared and peer-reviewed

• Explicitly designed for freelance writers (not just independent contractors or 1099 employees of any kind)

• Written with accessible language, so both parties understand what they are agreeing to

• Fully customizable

• Complete with disclaimers and instructions on how to customize the template

Don’t go another minute without purchasing an attorney-prepared contract for freelance writers.

What does the freelance contract include?

This contract includes:

• Disclaimers

• Instructions on how to customize the template

• Fully customizable relationship, scope, payment, revisions and changes sections

• Agreements for intellectual property and rights, confidential information, indemnification, etc.

• And much more!

Why buy this template and not hire a lawyer?

I would never discourage you from hiring a lawyer. A lawyer can help you with your website privacy policy, terms and conditions, business structure, and contract. However, full access to a lawyer is expensive (trust me, I know).

I wanted to provide an affordable freelance writing contract template (not something that was a minimum of $500). I also wanted to offer a contract that was made specifically for freelance writers.

Did an attorney write this contract?

Yes, an attorney wrote this contract. I’ve been a freelance writer for 9+ years. My role in the creation of this contractor agreement was to consult with the lawyer on aspects of the freelance writing business. The legal mumbo-jumbo? I left that in the hands of people that went to a fancy law school.

Don’t wait to protect your business. Purchase your freelance contract agreement today!