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Protect your writer work with a contract built for your niche. Clear payment terms, IP rights, and scope protection. Mobile-ready signing.

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What's inside this contract?

A writer-specific agreement with all the protections you need without the legal bloat.

Clear Scope

Defines exactly what you're delivering.

Payment Protection

Payment schedule with late fee clauses.

IP Rights

Client gets the work, you keep portfolio rights.

Revision Limits

Prevents endless revision requests.

Pro Tip for Writers

Always specify the exact word count range and include a 'kill fee' clause (20-30% of total) if the client cancels mid-project. This protects your time investment.

  • Legally Binding: Enforceable in all 50 states.
  • Mobile Signing: Clients sign on their phone.
  • Track Everything: See opens, views, and signatures.

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Anonymous Writer

Freelance Writer

Freelance Writer Contract Template

Protect your writing projects with clear deliverables, word counts, and usage rights. This contract protects your work, guarantees payment, and prevents scope creep.

What's inside this contract?

A writer-specific agreement that covers all the essentials without overwhelming legal jargon.

Key Features

  • Clear Scope: Defines exactly what you're delivering
  • Payment Protection: Payment schedule with late fee clauses
  • IP Rights: Client gets the work, you keep portfolio rights
  • Revision Limits: Prevents endless revision requests

Pro Tip for Writers

Always specify the exact word count range and include a 'kill fee' clause (20-30% of total) if the client cancels mid-project. This protects your time investment.

  • Legally Binding: Enforceable in all 50 states
  • Mobile Signing: Clients sign on their phone
  • Track Everything: See opens, views, and signatures

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FormatWord / PDF / Editable
ComplianceESIGN / UETA
IndustryWriter
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