Publisher Invoice Template
Create professional publisher invoices for publishing and editorial services with clear project references and deliverables. This publisher invoice template supports publishing fees, editorial review, formatting, cover coordination, printing coordination, and licensing/rights—ideal for publishers and publishing service providers billing authors, brands, and organizations. Download instantly in PDF, Word, or Excel format.
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Subtotal$1,200.00
Total (USD)$1,200.00
What to Include on a Publisher Invoice
Publisher invoices should tie billing to a specific project and outline deliverables clearly.
Project details- Project/title
- Publication type (book, magazine, digital)
- Deliverables (optional)
- Rights/licensing terms (optional)
- Publishing services fee
- Editorial review/editing
- Manuscript formatting
- Cover design coordination
- Printing coordination
- Licensing/rights fees
- Subtotal, tax (if applicable), total due
- Payment terms and remittance instructions
Billing by Publishing Phase: Editorial, Production, and Release
Publishing work is often delivered in phases.
Common phases- Editorial review and revisions
- Formatting and production setup
- Cover design coordination
- Print or digital publishing preparation
- Release support and asset delivery
Deliverables to Document on Publishing Invoices
Deliverables can vary by publishing model.
Examples- Edited manuscript files
- Final formatted print-ready PDF
- eBook files (EPUB, Kindle format)
- Cover files (print and digital sizes)
- Print coordination or printer-ready packages
Rights, Licensing, and Usage Terms
Some publishing invoices include rights or licensing components.
Common cases- Licensing fees for content use
- Rights management or permissions
- Reprint or distribution rights