Invoice Template for Medium Writers
Medium writing billing is complicated by the platform's public nature — clients who hire me to ghostwrite for their Medium profile expect complete content ownership transfer, which requires explicit licensing terms that most writers forget to include. My biggest challenge is billing for publication strategy, since Medium's distribution algorithm rewards consistent publication, which is a strategic service clients often don't want to pay for separately.
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What to include on your invoice
Medium writers bill across creation, strategy, and curation categories. Medium Article Ghostwriting covers writing a complete article in the client's voice — researched, structured, and formatted for Medium's editor with appropriate headers, pull quotes, and call to action. Publication Strategy Consulting covers analysing the client's existing Medium stats, identifying top-performing topics, recommending optimal posting frequency, and planning a content mix that grows followers. Medium Publication Management refers to curating and editing submissions for a client-run Medium publication, including writer outreach, editorial guidelines, and submission review. SEO and Tagging Optimisation covers selecting optimal Medium tags and writing meta descriptions optimised for Medium's search and Google indexing. Syndication Strategy covers planning how to repurpose Medium articles on LinkedIn, the client's blog, or newsletter without triggering duplicate content issues.
How to price your work
Medium writers price per piece ($150–$700 for ghostwritten articles) or monthly retainers ($600–$2,500 for 4–8 pieces). Publication management retainers: $300–$1,000/month. Strategy consulting as a fixed engagement: $300–$800. Thought leadership ghostwriting for executives publishing on Medium: $500–$2,000 per article. Personal finance, tech, and business niches command the highest rates. Always include content ownership transfer terms in writing.
Getting paid faster
Medium ghostwriting clients are often executives or founders who are simultaneously your best ambassadors and the most distracted paying clients. Include a 'what was delivered' summary in your invoice notes — not just line items, but 2–3 sentences about what the articles accomplish for them. Executive clients who feel the ROI pay faster than those who see invoices as an abstract expense.
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