How do I write a freelance proposal?

<span data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"A freelance proposal can be written in many ways. However, it's best if your freelance proposal has the following details: introduction of yourself, expectations from the project(s), project deliverables, payment details, and agreement of the proposal."}" data-sheets-userformat="{"2":15105,"3":{"1":0},"11":4,"12":0,"14":{"1":2,"2":0},"15":"Montserrat","16":8}">A freelance proposal can be written in many ways. However, it’s best if your freelance proposal has the following details: introduction of yourself, expectations from the project(s), project deliverables, payment details, and agreement of the proposal.

What is a freelancer proposal?

<span data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"A freelancer proposal is used by freelancers belonging to various fields (such as writing, social media marketing, graphic designing, etc.) to introduce a prospective client to the freelancer’s experience, their way of working, project costs, the timeline of the project, and other such details."}" data-sheets-userformat="{"2":15105,"3":{"1":0},"11":4,"12":0,"14":{"1":2,"2":0},"15":"Montserrat","16":8}">A freelancer proposal is used by freelancers belonging to various fields (such as writing, social media marketing, graphic designing, etc.) to introduce a prospective client to the freelancer’s experience, their way of working, project costs, the timeline of the project, and other such details.

What defines a good proposal writer?

<span data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"A good proposal writer is communicative and adaptable. They are someone who can easily follow style guides and instructions, can work remotely without the need to be micromamaged, and are dependable, creative, and proactive. Other factors like years of experience and a college degree are added bonuses."}" data-sheets-userformat="{"2":15105,"3":{"1":0},"11":4,"12":0,"14":{"1":2,"2":0},"15":"Montserrat","16":8}">A good proposal writer is communicative and adaptable. They are someone who can easily follow style guides and instructions, can work remotely without the need to be micromamaged, and are dependable, creative, and proactive. Other factors like years of experience and a college degree are added bonuses.

Freelance Writing Proposal Template

Prepared by: [Sender.FirstName][Sender.LastName][Sender.Company]

Prepared for: [Client.FirstName][Client.LastName] [Client.Company]

Greetings

When it comes to the written word, I am an expert. My voice is clear, succinct, and memorable. I have been writing blogs, marketing material, and other content for number years for numerous publications both in print and online, and I take pride in effective communication. My work with client helped expand their online audience and brand presence. I hope this outline shows you my vision and commitment to effective copy.

Expectations

[Client.Company] is in need of content creation for their blog on social media. Posts will consist of well-researched information on topics important to this field, such as new forms of social media, existing apps and websites, and emerging technology. [Client.Company] is a go-to source of news and information on social media not only for the industry, but also for users. They have achieved this through quality content and presentation, and I strive to be an asset to the team.

I have been writing about the tech industry for number. My work has appeared in publications. I have a strong sense of SEO and how to structure blog posts so they receive the utmost attention in online searches.

Goals

I will write 2 blog posts five days a week, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Each will be between 400 and 500 words, and include relevant SEO tags and suggested art and where to source it. The content will focus on social media and what is most relevant to the industry on a daily basis. Aggregation will be part of the process, but original content will also be needed. To that end, forming relationships with key players in the industry is a must.

Blog posts will use language appropriate to the audience while being free of typos and others mistakes, and be properly attributed when necessary. All blogs must be pre-approved by an in-house editor before work can begin.

Delivery

I will be expected to adhere to the following schedule on a daily basis, and be available for questions and edits throughout the day, ending at 5 p.m.:

Time	Task
8 AM	Blog pitches sent to editor for approval
8:00 AM	Blogs approved or changed at the behest of the editor
10 AM	First of two daily blogs filed for posting
NOON	Blog pitch changes to second blog, if needed
12:30 PM	Approval of changes to second blog, if needed
2 PM	Second of two daily blogs filed for posting

Payment

I request a flat rate of $200 per day for two blog posts. Invoices will be filed per the schedule already established by [Client.Company]. If payments are not received by the 15th of each month, I reserve the right to suspend work until the issue is settled. [Client.Company] will decide how payments are received, i.e. online or in check form.

Agreement

Once this proposal is agreed upon by both parties, work will commence with an open end date to be decided by [Client.Company]. I will be given two weeks’ notice of the contract end date, and any outstanding payments must be made within 30 days of termination.

Signature

MM / DD / YYYY

[Sender.FirstName][Sender.LastName]

Signature

MM / DD / YYYY

[Client.FirstName][Client.LastName]

Freelance Writing Proposal Template

Greetings

Expectations

Goals

Delivery

Payment

Agreement

Freelance Writing Proposal Template

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