Free Sales Contract Template for Writers
A Sales Contract documents the sale of goods or services — what's being sold, for how much, when delivery happens, and who bears the risk of loss. For goods over $500 in the US, the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) requires a written contract. This version is tailored for writers — covering the specific clauses and considerations that matter most in the industry.
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1. Goods/Services
[SELLER] agrees to sell and [BUYER] agrees to purchase the goods or services described in Exhibit A ('Items') for use in writers operations.
2. Price & Payment
Total purchase price: $[AMOUNT]. Payment terms: [Net 30 / due on delivery / installment schedule]. Buyer is responsible for applicable sales tax unless a valid exemption certificate is provided.
3. Delivery
Seller will deliver the Items by [DATE] to [LOCATION]. Delivery terms are [FOB origin / FOB destination] under UCC §2-319. Risk of loss transfers to Buyer upon [tender of delivery / receipt at destination].
4. Warranties
Seller warrants that the Items conform to the description in Exhibit A and are free from material defects for a period of [WARRANTY PERIOD]. EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY STATED, SELLER DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
5. Inspection & Acceptance
Buyer has [DAYS] days from delivery to inspect and reject non-conforming Items. Failure to reject within this period constitutes acceptance.
6. Limitation of Liability
Seller's total liability under this Agreement is limited to the purchase price of the Items. In no event will Seller be liable for indirect, incidental, consequential or punitive damages.
7. Governing Law
This Agreement is governed by the laws of [STATE], excluding its conflict-of-laws principles. Disputes will be resolved in [VENUE] courts.
Industry-specific considerations for writers
Beyond the standard sales contract clauses, here are the specific items writers typically need to address before signing:
- Byline credit (or ghostwriting)
- Kill fee on rejected work (25–50%)
- Rights granted (first serial, all-rights, etc.)
- Revision rounds
Typical pricing in writers
$0.10–$2/word or $300–$5,000/article.
How to use this template — 3 steps
Customize
Use our eSign tool to drop in your real names, dates, scope and fees. The template handles the legal scaffolding; you fill in the specifics for your writers engagement.
Add signature fields
Drag-drop signature, date, initials, and text fields onto the document. Assign each field to the correct signer (yourself, the client, or both).
Send for signature
Enter the other party's name and email, hit Send. They receive a signing link via email — no account required. You get notified the second they sign.
Customization tips before you send
- • Replace every [BRACKETED] placeholder with real values — names, dates, dollar amounts, percentages.
- • Set the governing law to your state — usually where you live or do business.
- • Confirm the transactional term length matches your project.
- • If this is a high-stakes contract (over ~$50K, or anything involving significant ongoing liability), have a licensed attorney in your state spend 30 minutes on a review.
FAQ — Sales Contract for Writers
Do writers really need a Sales Contract?+
Yes — and especially in writers, where intellectual property gets created on every job. A signed sales contract protects both sides if something goes wrong — and most disputes can be solved by simply pointing at the signed contract.
What's different about a Sales Contract for writers?+
Compared to a generic sales contract, the writers version typically adds clauses around: Byline credit (or ghostwriting); Kill fee on rejected work (25–50%); Rights granted (first serial, all-rights, etc.).
Is this Sales Contract legally binding once signed?+
Yes. Under the federal ESIGN Act and state UETA laws, an electronic signature is just as legally binding as a wet-ink signature for almost all commercial contracts. Our eSign tool produces a SHA-256 audit trail proving who signed, when, and from where — so the contract is defensible in court.
Can I edit this template?+
Yes — and you should. The template covers the typical scope, but every writers engagement has unique details (rates, scope, deadlines). Use our eSign tool to drop in your actual project details before sending the contract for signature.
How do I sign this online?+
Click "Edit & sign online — free" below. Our eSign tool opens with a blank document; upload your customized contract PDF, drag-drop signature/date fields, and email it to the other party. They sign from any device — no account needed for signers.
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