Freelance Writer Agreement

Hire a freelance writer to write original articles for blogs or publications with this downloadable Freelance Writing Agreement template.

This Freelance Writing Agreement template provides publishers with a straightforward method to hire freelance writers for the creation of articles on a wide range of topics.

Designed for ease of use, the template streamlines the process of sourcing content for both printed and online publications, including blogs.

Control and Publication Rights

• Under this agreement, the publisher does not exercise control over the day-to-day work of the writer.
• The publisher does retain exclusive authority to determine which articles are selected for publication, which ensures the publisher exercises discretion over the content that appears in their publication.

Payment and Tax Responsibilities

• The freelance writer is compensated based on the number of words written.
• The writer is solely responsible for all necessary tax payments and deductions related to this income, including remitting amounts to the appropriate taxing or governmental authorities.

Copyright and Ownership

• All articles produced under this agreement are classified as works for hire.
• The writer agrees to assign all copyright and ownership rights of the articles to the publisher, ensuring that the publisher holds full legal rights over the content created.

Jurisdiction

This contract is intended as a generic template and does not address the specific legal requirements of any particular country or jurisdiction.