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The Freelance Writer's Kit

Every template, contract clause and script that runs a paid freelance writing business.

£179

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What you get

  • —Proposal template
  • —Contract clauses that protect you
  • —Discovery call script
  • —Client onboarding pack
  • —Retainer and rate-rise emails
  • —Debt chase ladder
  • —Project tracker fields

Files included

  • The Freelance Writer's Kit — templates (PDF)

Who it's for

Working freelancers who are winning work but losing money to scope creep and late payers.

What's inside

  • Proposal template
  • Six protective contract clauses
  • Six-question discovery script
  • Onboarding checklist
  • Retainer upgrade email
  • Rate escalation email
  • Four-step debt chase
  • Tracker fields

The outcome

You quote faster, get paid sooner, and stop working for free after delivery.

This is the back office. Not inspiration — paperwork that protects your time and your money.

The proposal that closes without a call. The contract clauses that stop scope creep and unpaid work. The discovery script. The onboarding pack. The retainer upgrade email that turns one-off clients into monthly income, and the debt-chase ladder for the ones who go quiet.

Questions

Is the contract legally binding?
The clauses are drafted for UK freelance practice and reference the Late Payment of Commercial Debts Act 1998. Have a solicitor review before high-value work.
Can I edit the templates?
Yes — they are yours to adapt for your own business.

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