Free freelance writing contract template (Word)

FREELANCE WRITING AGREEMENT

This Freelance Writing Agreement is made on [Effective date] between [Writer name] (the "Writer") and [Client name] (the "Client").

1. Assignments

The Writer will write the following pieces to the Client's brief:

2. Revisions

Each fee includes [Revision rounds] rounds of revisions, requested within [Revision window days] days of delivery. Changes to the brief after writing has started may be charged as a new assignment.

3. Originality

The Writer confirms that the work will be original and will not knowingly infringe anyone else's rights, and will tell the Client if AI tools were used to draft any part of it.

4. Payment

The Writer will invoice each piece on delivery, and the Client will pay within [Payment days] days. If the Client cancels a piece after writing has started, the Client will pay [Kill fee percent]% of its fee.

5. Rights

On payment, the Writer assigns to the Client all rights in the finished piece.On payment, the Writer grants the Client [Rights granted], and keeps all other rights.

The Client will publish each piece under the Writer's name.The Client may publish the pieces without a byline.

6. Independent contractor

The Writer is an independent contractor, not an employee of the Client, and is responsible for their own taxes.

7. Governing law

This Agreement is governed by the laws of [Governing law].

[Writer name]: ____________________________

[Client name]: ____________________________