Comments on: A Freelance Writer’s Invoice and Payment Spreadsheet – Example

By: Should I Quit My Job to Work as a Writer for Hire?

Should I Quit My Job to Work as a Writer for Hire? — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 00:32:35 +0000

[...] I run my freelance writing career like a small business, which means I keep my invoices and payments organized. [...]

By: Irene

Irene — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 00:48:10 +0000

EXACTLY what I was looking for! I don’t need all the bells and whistles of QuikBooks or other software- just wanted something simple and I found your ideas! Perfect! Thanks for sharing- it’s most appreciated!

By: Words on a page » Blog Archive » A few links for the end of the week - A blog about writing, in its various forms

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 11:03:00 +0000

[...] A good, easy to use spreadsheet for invoices and payments [...]

By: 100 Essential Tips & Tools for Writers of the Future | Associate Degree - Facts and Information

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 02:36:17 +0000

[...] Create your own spreadsheets: This article shows freelancers how to create a spreadsheet for DIY invoices. [...]

By: Natalia Maldonado » Blog Archive » The tools of our trade

Natalia Maldonado » Blog Archive » The tools of our trade — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 17:37:55 +0000

[...] Moving on to tracking hours and client invoices. I’m not very good with Excel, although if this is your tool of choice, last week Laurie over at Quips and Tips for Successful Writers posted a great breakdown of how she uses one Excel sheet to keep track of all her clients and payments. [...]

By: Tumblemoose

Tumblemoose — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 15:30:52 +0000

OK Laurie,

This is me heading over to open office to set it up. I just got through doing my invoicing for July so it’s perfect timing!

George
.-= Tumblemoose´s last blog post ..A recession is good for a library =-.

By: Freelancedom » Blog Archive » Link Love: July 31

Freelancedom » Blog Archive » Link Love: July 31 — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 23:53:13 +0000

[...] Quips and Tips for Successful Writers’ A Freelance Writer’s Spreadsheet for Invoices and Payments [...]

By: Lori

Lori — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 22:10:33 +0000

WOW, you’re organized, Laurie! I stick to 3 columns:
1) Magazine Name and Article
2) Description/Notes (travel expenses, $ per word, etc.)
3) Amount

I then have a folder of my outstanding invoices and a folder marked “PAID.” I just move the paid invoices into the PAID folder (by using the word “paid” three times in a row, it reveals how much I like getting… paid) and then can see the outstanding invoices in the regular folder. If that makes sense.

But I like the way you do it, too. I think I might incorporate some of the things you do and update my invoice template. Thanks for the very good tips!
.-= Lori´s last blog post ..Dawson City Music Festival in the Yukon, Canada =-.

By: Jennifer Escalona

Jennifer Escalona — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 18:43:53 +0000

Great advice! As I mentioned yesterday on Twitter, I really need a central go to place for my billing. Right now I have each client in a separate spreadsheet, and I end up with 5 or more spreadsheets open at the end of the month when it comes invoice time. .-= Jennifer Escalona´s last blog post ..[SpecialtyBuzz] Grant Writer Zipporah Daniels-Browne =-.