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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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)
Common publishing line items
  • Publishing services fee
  • Editorial review/editing
  • Manuscript formatting
  • Cover design coordination
  • Printing coordination
  • Licensing/rights fees
Totals
  • 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
When clients want clarity, break charges into phases so they can match the invoice to progress.

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
Using a “Deliverables” field reduces confusion about what is included and what requires additional billing.

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
If rights are part of the invoice, document them in a rights/terms field so both parties have a clear record.

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