Content Writer Quote Template
A content writer quote commits to one fixed price for a defined scope: here $1,645.00 for four 1,500-word blog articles for a home services company, formatted and uploaded, built from 7 lines. It is valid for 30 days and has a signature block. Edit it and download the PDF.
Pre-filled for a content writer: four 1,500-word blog articles for a home services company, formatted and uploaded. Example prices: replace them with your own.
From
Oak Lane Content Writing
214 Market Street
Springfield, IL 62704
billing@example.com
(615) 555-0114
Quote
Quote for
Alex Morgan
63 Linden Place
Fairview, OR 97024
client@example.com
| Description | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keyword and topic researchFour topics with search intent notes | 2 hr | $60.00 | $120.00 |
| Blog article, 1,500 wordsOutline, draft, one revision, internal links | 4 article | $300.00 | $1,200.00 |
| Expert interview for original quotes | 1 interview | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Royalty-free image sourcing with alt text | 4 article | $15.00 | $60.00 |
| Formatting and upload to client's siteHeadings, meta fields, categories | 4 article | $25.00 | $100.00 |
| Meta title and description | 4 article | $10.00 | $40.00 |
| Rush delivery on one article48-hour turnaround | 1 each | $75.00 | $75.00 |
- Subtotal
- $1,645.00
- Quote total
- $1,645.00
Notes
Fixed price for the scope listed. Sign and return to accept.
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Content Writer quote at a glance
| Fixed price | $1,645.00 before tax |
|---|---|
| Scope | Four 1,500-word blog articles for a home services company, formatted and uploaded |
| Valid until | 30 days after the quote date |
| Payment | Net 30 |
| Lines quoted | 7 |
What the $1,645.00 content writer quote covers
| Included | Quantity | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Keyword and topic research (Four topics with search intent notes) | 2 hr | $120.00 |
| Blog article, 1,500 words (Outline, draft, one revision, internal links) | 4 article | $1,200.00 |
| Expert interview for original quotes | 1 interview | $50.00 |
| Royalty-free image sourcing with alt text | 4 article | $60.00 |
| Formatting and upload to client's site (Headings, meta fields, categories) | 4 article | $100.00 |
| Meta title and description | 4 article | $40.00 |
| Rush delivery on one article (48-hour turnaround) | 1 each | $75.00 |
| Quoted price | $1,645.00 |
Quoting content writing at a fixed price
A content quote should give the number of pieces, target word counts, topics or keywords, revision rounds and the publishing schedule.
The quote turns 2 hours of labour into a fixed $170.00; if the job runs over, the content writing business absorbs the extra time, so quote hours you are confident about.
The biggest single commitment is "Blog article, 1,500 words" at $1,200.00 (73% of the price): name the exact model, grade or deliverable so there is no argument about what was promised.
What is fixed in this quote
- Services: Blog article, 1,500 words, Royalty-free image sourcing with alt text and Formatting and upload to client's site and 1 more, fixed at $1,400.00.
- Labour: Keyword and topic research and Expert interview for original quotes, fixed at $170.00.
- Fees: Rush delivery on one article, fixed at $75.00.
- Anything outside "Four 1,500-word blog articles for a home services company, formatted and uploaded" needs a new quote or a signed variation.
The acceptance block
A quote becomes an agreement when the customer accepts it; leave room at the bottom of quote QUO-1516 for:
- The accepted price, $1,645.00, and the quote number
- Customer name (Alex Morgan in the sample), signature and date
- When payment is due: Net 30
- The last day the price holds (30 days after issue in this sample)
Content Writer pricing tips
- Put each article's working title and final word count on its own line; content managers approve and pay per piece and need to match every line to something published.
- If you charge per word, say whether the count is the assigned target or the delivered length, so running 400 words over a 1,500-word brief does not quietly raise the bill.
- Bill uploading, formatting and image sourcing apart from writing, since they take real time per post and many clients prefer to do them in-house to save money.
- Mark whether each piece is ghostwritten or carries your byline; bylined work is often priced lower in exchange for credit and a portfolio link.
Quote or estimate for content writing?
Content writers rarely need a separate estimate: the scope is usually clear enough to commit to a price such as $1,645.00 up front.
Frequently asked questions
How do I write a content writer quote?
List exactly what is included (7 lines for four 1,500-word blog articles for a home services company, formatted and uploaded in the sample), give one fixed price ($1,645.00), the validity period and payment terms, and add a signature block for acceptance.
Is a content writer quote binding once accepted?
Generally yes: an accepted quote is a fixed-price offer for the scope it describes, so extra work needs a new quote or a signed variation. Local contract law decides the details.
Should a content writer quote ask for a deposit?
It depends on the job size; for content writing the usual terms are net 30, and a deposit is optional.