Copywriter Contracts: The Good, The Bad and What You Need to Know to Keep from Getting Hosed by Your Client

It used to be that a quick four-line Memo of Understanding between you and your client was enough before beginning a project.

Not any more.

Formal contracts are a fact of life for a freelance copywriter. But how do you sift through all that legal mumbo-jumbo and get a document that works for you? And how can you tell what parts of a contract to be suspicious of?

On June 26, 2007 at 2:30 PM EST The 3 Chix hosted an hour long teleseminar and answered that question… and more!

Hop in on the replay of this eye opening seminar where Donna Doyle, Beth Erickson and retired attorney, Victoria Rosendahl, revealed:

• Heaven is in the details - Have a contract that relies on generalities and a client who says “not to worry about it”? Find out why this could put you in a position where you can’t get what you need when you need it
• Violating this covenant could cost you the niche you’ve worked so hard to build
• You don’t want to be on this end of a warranties clause
• Think you won’t be sued by your client? Think again and make sure you have this paragraph in your contract … just in case
• No news isn’t always good news - sometimes what isn’t in a contract can be more damaging (and costly) than what is

Get a leg up on every newbie wanna-be copywriter and discover what you must include in your copywriter’s contract. As part of your tuition, you’ll be able to download 3 sample contracts you can customize and use in your own business: A long form contract, a short form flat fee contract, and a short form fee contract with a bonus.

The Chix will take you by the hand and lead you through the long form contract, giving you the tools you’ll need to make smart decisions about your freelance business.

The informative e-book includes sample contracts and the MP3 of our teleseminar. You’ll be able to absorb the info knowing you can go over the material again and again any time you want.

All the best for your success,

Donna, Beth and Victoria

PS Do you know which paragraph in a contract protects you best? HINT: It’s not the compensation clause!