For copywriters
Track more than the time spent drafting.
Interviews, research, editing, and feedback all take time. Keep them alongside the draft in a project record you can review before billing.
Example invoice
Client article
| Work | Time | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Source interview | 45m | $90 |
| Research and drafting | 2h 30m | $300 |
| Editing round | 1h | $120 |
4h 15m of work
Billed at $120 per hour
$510
An invoice with the time and work details behind the total.
Day-to-day challenges
The time that is easy to miss
Research and interviews take place before there are words on the page.
Feedback rounds expand beyond the original assignment.
Short edits and stakeholder questions interrupt focused writing time.
From research to final copy
How SOWLedger fits your work
Plan the assignment, track focused writing, and log the conversations and revisions around it.
- 01
Plan
Schedule research, interviews, outlines, drafts, and reviews.
- 02
Track
Track writing, editing, and interview sessions as you work.
- 03
Log
Add source review, stakeholder feedback, and quick edits manually.
- 04
Review
Compare the assignment's planned hours with actual effort.
- 05
Approve
Review the entries and prepare approved time for invoicing.
- 06
Integrate
Export hours for bookkeeping or connect them to your reporting process.
Time and invoice details
A record you can refer back to
Keep the hours and work descriptions together for billing, client questions, and your own records.
- Research, writing, and revision hours
- Work descriptions for each assignment
- Planned and actual project effort
- Invoice details and exportable time records
Answers for your workflow
Frequently asked questions
Can I log interview and research time?
Yes. Use a timer during the work or add the time manually afterward.
Can I check revision time before billing?
Yes. Keep revision entries under the project and review the hours and descriptions before submitting them.
Does SOWLedger write copy?
No. It helps you plan, track, and bill for your writing work.