Invoice Template for Copywriters

Copywriter invoice template. Bill per word, per project, or hourly. Include revision rounds and content rights.

Invoicing for Writing Services

Copywriters bill in many ways — per word, per piece, per hour, or on retainer. Your invoice should match your pricing model and clearly communicate the value delivered. Whether you're writing website copy, blog posts, ad campaigns, or email sequences, EzInvo lets you create professional invoices that detail each piece of content, its word count, and the agreed rate.

How to Structure a Copywriting Invoice

List each content piece as a separate line item with a clear description: "Homepage Copy — ~800 words", "Blog Post: SEO Guide — 1,500 words", "Email Sequence — 5 emails". Include the number of revision rounds provided and note any additional research or interview time. If billing hourly, log your hours by task type (research, writing, editing) so clients can see where the time goes.

Content Rights and Licensing

Specify content ownership terms on your invoice or in your contract. Most copywriting work is done as work-for-hire, meaning the client owns the final copy. If you retain rights or grant licenses, note this clearly. Include your payment terms — Net 15 is common for copywriting. For new clients or large projects, request 50% upfront. EzInvo supports notes and terms sections to keep all of this documented alongside your billing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should copywriters charge per word or per project?

Per-word rates ($0.10-$1.00+) work well for standard content. Per-project pricing is better for complex work like landing pages or campaigns where research and strategy add value beyond word count.

How do I handle rush fees for writing?

Charge 25-50% extra for rush turnaround. Define rush as anything under your standard delivery time. Note the rush surcharge as a separate line item on your invoice.

What should I include on a copywriting invoice?

List each content piece with word count, topic, and rate. Include revision rounds provided, research time if billed separately, and content rights/ownership terms.