Free Copywriting Quote Template
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Copywriting Quote Template Examples
Browse these layouts before adding your writing brief and prices. Every preview opens the same quote editor, where you can add your logo and choose colors and fonts.
What Is a Copywriting Quote?
A copywriting quote shows what you will write and what the client will pay. It also sets the deadline and revision terms.
It can cover a single piece, a launch package, or a regular batch of writing. Name the finished pieces so the client can see what the fee includes. For a wider campaign, browse the creative service quote collection.
How to Create a Copywriting Quote
Start with the approved brief or a short summary of the writing the client needs. You can reuse saved client and service details, then check that each item fits this project.
- Business Details: Add your business name and contact details.
- Your Logo: Use the logo you want clients to see on the quote.
- The Client: Choose a saved client or enter their details.
- Number and Dates: Check the quote number and date. Set a valid-until date.
- Writing and Prices: List each piece or service with its quantity and price.
- Check the Total: Check the line amounts and any applicable tax. Docelf calculates the total.
- Terms and Sending: Add deadlines and revision terms in Terms and Conditions. Review the quote, then email it or download a PDF.
How to Fill In Copywriting Quote Line Items
Name the finished piece and what it includes. A fixed project fee can use a quantity of one; a set of emails can use the number of emails. Give research or interviews a separate price only when they are outside the writing fee.
This fictional product launch includes a landing page, three emails, and one research interview with a brief summary. Prices are in US dollars. The 8% tax on all three items is illustrative; use the tax treatment that applies to your work.
| QTY | Description | Unit Price | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Product landing page — up to 800 words | $600.00 | $600.00 |
| 3 | Launch email — up to 250 words each, including subject line | $150.00 | $450.00 |
| 1 | One-hour product interview and written brief summary | $150.00 | $150.00 |
| Subtotal | $1,200.00 | |
| Tax (8% illustrative) | $96.00 | |
| Quote Total | $1,296.00 |
What to Include in Copywriting Quote Terms
Use Terms and Conditions for the details that sit beside the price: what starts the delivery schedule, who supplies feedback, and how much revision work is included. Include only the policies you actually use, including any payment timing agreed with the client.
Adapt this sample to the launch package above. The quoted fee includes two revision rounds for the writing; website design, publishing, and campaign management are outside this offer.
Example: Terms and Conditions
- Offer valid for 14 days from the quote date.
- First drafts due within 10 business days after the interview and receipt of the approved brief, brand guidance, and product information.
- Two revision rounds included. Each round covers one combined set of feedback from the named client reviewer, within the agreed brief.
- Additional pieces, extra revision rounds, or a changed brief will be quoted for approval before that work begins.
- Writing and the listed research only; design, publishing, and campaign management are excluded.
- Payment due within 14 days of the invoice sent after final copy delivery.
Put the Writing Offer in One Place
Add the writing pieces and your prices. Docelf calculates the total, so you can review the offer and send it to the client.
Set a Price and Review Process That Fit the Brief
A fixed fee works well when the writing pieces and research are defined. Per-piece pricing makes a batch easy to count. If you charge by time, show the hourly rate and the hours covered by the offer, with approval required before extra hours are added.
A revision round is easier to manage when the client sends one combined set of comments through a named reviewer. Explain whether a new audience, a different product, or a new direction changes the brief. That gives both of you a clear point to agree on a revised price.
Base the deadline on when the brief, source material, and interview are ready. If the client needs faster delivery, agree on any rush fee and revised schedule before you send the quote. For regular writing, name the number of pieces and the period the quoted fee covers.
Copywriting Quote, Estimate, or Invoice?
Choose the document based on how settled the brief is and whether you are offering the work or requesting payment.
Copywriting Quote
Use a quote when the writing work and price are settled.
Copywriting Estimate
Use an estimate while the brief or research effort is still uncertain.
Copywriting Invoice
Use an invoice to request payment for the writing, with an amount due and a due date.
More Copywriting Quote Layouts
These remaining examples offer other ways to present the same writing offer. Replace the sample details with your own scope, price, and terms.
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Other Quote Template File Formats
Prefer to edit a separate document or spreadsheet? These pages provide templates in the named format. A finished quote created in Docelf downloads as a PDF.
See every option on the quote templates by format page.
More Quote Templates for Content and Marketing Work
Choose the template that matches the main service. Use separate line items when one project combines writing with marketing or campaign work.
After You Send the Copywriting Quote
Check the document history to see when your emailed quote was delivered and opened. Clients can accept or decline it online, and Docelf updates the response status. If they request more writing, revise the scope and price and send the new offer for acceptance before doing the extra work.
When payment is due, create an invoice from the quote. Docelf copies the client and writing details, so you can review the amount, add a due date and payment instructions, then send it. Keep the accepted scope handy while you write.
Copywriting Quote Template FAQs
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What is a copywriting quote?
A copywriting quote shows the writing you will deliver and the price. It also sets the deadline and revision terms.
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What should I include in a copywriting quote?
Include your business and client details, a quote number, and dates. Describe the brief and each finished piece, with its quantity and price. Use Terms and Conditions for the review process, delivery schedule, payment timing, and approval of extra work.
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How do I price copywriting work?
Use a project fee for a defined package or a per-piece rate for a batch. For hourly work, show the rate and the hours covered. Price research or interviews separately only when they are outside the writing fee.
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Should I put a word count in the quote?
Include a word count when it helps describe the finished piece. For many projects, naming the finished pieces is clearer than setting an exact word count.
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How many revisions should I include?
Choose a limit that fits the work, and define a round as one combined set of client feedback. The sample here includes two rounds within the agreed brief. Extra rounds or a new direction need an agreed price before you start them.
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What is the difference between a copywriting quote and an estimate?
A quote gives a specific price when the writing job is clear. Use an estimate while the brief or research effort may still change.
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Can I create a copywriting quote online?
Yes. Enter the client, writing pieces, and prices in Docelf. Add the schedule and revision terms, then review and send the quote. Creating or editing it does not email it; you choose when to send.
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What if the client adds more copy after accepting the quote?
Update the writing scope and price. Send a revised quote for acceptance before you do the extra work.
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Does my client need a Docelf account to accept the quote?
No. Your client can accept or decline the quote online without a Docelf account. You receive an email notification when they respond.
Ready to Send Your Copywriting Quote?
Give the client an offer they can approve before you begin the first draft.
- List the finished pieces and prices
- Set the deadline and included review rounds
- Email the copywriting quote or download a PDF
