Freelance Writing Agreement

A Freelance Writing Agreement is a document between two parties, a client (the party hiring the freelancer) and the freelance writer (the party providing the writing services). In a Freelance Writing Agreement, the freelance writer agrees to provide certain writing services in exchange for a fee. Usually, the Freelance Writer will deliver final products in the form of completed documents.

Freelance writing services, though specific to writing, can run the spectrum, from single article drafting to long-term paper-writing. This agreement allows the parties to input a clear description of the specific freelance writing services required.

Within these agreements, the freelance writer and client outline their expectations for the work, as well as the bounds of the relationship between them - such as applicable late fees, dispute resolution, and termination.

Freelancer relationships are most often those that are contracted for a limited amount of time, to work on a discrete project or perhaps a short series of projects. This type of work is not employment. For more information, see our guide, "What's the Difference Between an Employee and an Independent Contractor?"

How to use this document

This document can be used for a freelance writer getting ready to enter into a new relationship with a client, or for a client preparing to hire a new freelance writer. In this document, pertinent identifying details of the parties will be entered, including their respective addresses and contact information. The most important characteristics of the agreement between the parties, like the specific type of freelance writing services, fee information, and of course, how the agreement will terminate, will also be included.

This Freelance Writing Agreement will help outline the expectations of both parties before the writing work actually begins.

When this agreement is filled out, it should be printed, signed by both parties, and a copy kept with each.

Applicable law

Freelance Writing Agreements in the United States will generally be subject to state law, in the sense that individual state laws govern the interpretation of the contract in case of a dispute.

How to modify the template

You fill out a form. The document is created before your eyes as you respond to the questions.

At the end, you receive it in Word and PDF formats. You can modify it and reuse it.