Elite Templates

These are your Elite Members templates and download, but remember, there are plenty of checklists and other tools available in the main membership as well. Click here to access the checklists.

Business Planning

  • Business Planning Guide and Template (zip): Plan your business the right way with these useful business planning tools.

Getting Jobs and Working with Clients

  • Resume and Cover Letter Templates (zip): Use this basic resume and cover letter to apply for writing jobs and projects, where appropriate.
  • Job Application Tracking Spreadsheet (.xls): This spreadsheet will help you keep track of the jobs you’ve applied for and help you follow up with potential clients.
  • Client Questionnaire Template (.doc): Use this questionnaire to understand your client’s needs. Remember, your clients may not want to write the answers, so they prefer you to call them and you can fill in the answers for them.
  • Writing Project Tracking Spreadsheet (.xls): Keep your client work and deadlines organized with this writing project spreadsheet.
  • Freelance Writer Contract Template (.doc): Use this document as a guideline for your own client contracts.
  • Non-Disclosure Agreement Templates (.doc): Your clients may want you to sign a non-disclosure or confidentiality agreement. This template can serve that purpose.
  • Client Response Letter Templates (.xls): Use this template to respond to an inquiry from a potential client seeking your services.
  • Invoice Template (.zip): Provide a professional invoice with this functional invoice template. We’ve include a functional spreadsheet and a regular document version version for you.

Content Creation:

  • Content Charter Template (.doc): It’s important that you have a unified strategy for your brand that will cross marketing channels, this template helps you organize it all. Use this for the content you create or help your clients complete it, so you can create content just right for their business.
  • Content Planning Template (.doc): This template can be useful to help you research and plan your client’s content. It’s completely editable, so change it to suit your needs.
  • Kindle Formatting Guide and Template (zip): If you need to know how to format your Kindle books, we have an illustrated for you. We’ve also included a basic template to help you get started.
  • Online Content Templates (zip): Make it easier to create online content with these 8 templates including
    • Case study template
    • How-to template
    • Myth-buster template
    • Product comparison template
    • Product review template
    • Recipe template
    • Resource list template
    • Tips list Template

Marketing

  • Testimonials Checklist and Questionnaire (zip): Use these handy tools to collect the best testimonials to establish your credibility and get more clients and customers.
  • Case Studies Checklist, Interview Sheet and Template (.zip): Case studies are a great way to show client results and further establish your credibility. These tools will help you effectively collect and publish case studies for your business.
  • Press Release Template (.zip): Get the attention of your local and other media. Use this template to craft your press release, but sure to read the tips document first.
  • NEW! 19 More Press Release Templates (.zip): The above template is a generic template for any type of announcement. This zip folder includes specific topics like announcing a new report, product, training program, etc. for a total of 19 templates.
  • Sales Page Template (.zip): If you’re selling an information product or ebook, this template will come in handy to ensure you have all the key elements of a sales page.