Professional Invoices & Proposals for Copywriters

Spend more time writing and less time chasing payments with invoices built for the way copywriters work.

Copywriting projects vary wildly — from a single blog post to a full website rewrite. OwnedWork helps you price your work clearly, define revision scope in proposals, and invoice promptly so you can focus on writing. Whether you charge per word, per project, or on retainer, our tools adapt to your workflow.

The Document Headache for Copywriters

Per-Word vs Per-Project Pricing

Deciding how to price work is an ongoing challenge. Per-word rates can undervalue research-heavy pieces, while per-project pricing risks scope creep if the brief changes.

Revision Scope

Unlimited revisions are a recipe for burnout. Without clear limits, clients will request rewrite after rewrite, eroding your effective hourly rate.

Content Briefs

Vague or missing briefs lead to misaligned expectations. You write what you think they want, they wanted something different, and the revision cycle begins.

Kill Fees

Projects get cancelled after you have done the research and outlining. Without a kill fee clause, you lose days of work with nothing to show for it.

How OwnedWork Helps

Flexible Line Items

Invoice by word count, by piece, or by project. Add as many line items as you need to reflect the full scope of your copywriting work.

Proposal Templates

Send proposals with clear scope, revision limits, and kill fee terms. Get client agreement before you write a single word.

AI Invoice Drafts

Describe the project and OwnedWork drafts your invoice instantly. Review the line items, adjust rates, and send — all in under a minute.

Recurring Invoices

Bill retainer clients automatically each month. Perfect for ongoing content creation, blog management, or social media copy.

Shareable Links

Share a live invoice link with your client. They can view, download, and pay without hunting through email attachments.

Example Invoice for Copywriters

Description	Qty	Rate	Amount
Blog post (1,500 words)	2	£200.00	£400.00
Website copy (5 pages)	1	£1200.00	£1200.00
SEO meta descriptions (20 pages)	1	£150.00	£150.00
Content strategy & planning	1	£500.00	£500.00
Total			£2250.00

How to Invoice for Copywriting Work

A copywriting invoice should list each deliverable clearly — the type of content, word count or page count, and the agreed rate. If you charge per word, show the calculation (e.g. 1,500 words at 15p/word). If per project, describe the deliverable in enough detail that there is no ambiguity.

Include your business details, invoice number, payment terms, and bank details. For VAT-registered copywriters, show the VAT breakdown. See our invoicing guide for a full walkthrough.

OwnedWork handles all the formatting, calculations, and PDF generation so you can send a professional invoice in seconds.

Pricing Your Copywriting Services

There is no single correct way to price copywriting. Per-word rates (typically 10-30p per word in the UK) suit straightforward content. Per-project pricing works better for complex deliverables like website copy or brand messaging, where research is a significant part of the work.

When building proposals in OwnedWork, lay out your pricing clearly. If you offer packages (e.g. 4 blog posts per month), specify exactly what is included — word count, revisions, SEO optimisation, and turnaround time.

Tip: Always include revision limits in your proposals. Two rounds of revisions is standard. Additional rounds should be charged at your hourly rate.

Kill Fees and Cancellation Terms for Copywriters

A kill fee protects you when a client cancels a project after you have started work. Typical kill fees range from 25-50% of the agreed project fee, depending on how much work has been completed.

Include your kill fee terms in every proposal. OwnedWork's proposal templates have a terms section where you can specify cancellation policies, revision limits, and payment schedules.

25% kill fee if cancelled after brief approval but before first draft
50% kill fee if cancelled after first draft delivery
100% fee if cancelled after final revisions

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I charge per word or per project for copywriting?

Per-word works for straightforward content like blog posts. Per-project is better for complex work like website copy where research, interviews, and strategy are involved. Choose based on the project type.

How many revisions should I include in my copywriting quote?

Two rounds of revisions is standard in the UK. State this clearly in your proposal and specify an hourly rate for additional rounds.

What is a kill fee and should I charge one?

A kill fee compensates you when a client cancels a project after work has begun. It typically ranges from 25-50% of the total fee. Yes, you should include kill fee terms in every proposal.

How quickly should I invoice after completing copywriting work?

Invoice immediately upon delivery. The sooner you invoice, the sooner you get paid. OwnedWork lets you generate and send an invoice in under a minute.

Can I set up monthly invoicing for retainer clients?

Yes. OwnedWork's recurring invoice feature is perfect for monthly content retainers. Set the amount, billing date, and description — invoices are generated automatically.

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