About this template
Finding the right talent for your publication, blog, or marketing agency requires a streamlined vetting process. This Writer Application Form template helps you efficiently collect essential details from prospective freelance writers, staff journalists, and content creators. It gathers crucial background information including professional experience, preferred writing niches, turnaround times, and links to published clips or online portfolios.
Built for speed and clarity, this form eliminates back-and-forth emails by gathering all necessary qualification data in a single submission. Editors, content directors, and agency owners can quickly review applicant capabilities, assess writing styles, and identify the best fits for upcoming projects. With Doc2Form, you can instantly turn this structured layout into a live Google Form ready to share with applicants.
Streamlining your editorial recruitment pipeline ensures you never miss top-tier talent. Whether you are building a pool of reliable freelance contributors or hiring full-time editorial staff, this template standardizes your intake process so you can compare candidates objectively and make confident hiring decisions.
Key features
- Collect writing samples and portfolio links instantly
- Standardize applicant details across all submissions
- Filter candidates by niche expertise and availability
- Streamline your editorial review and hiring workflow
Use cases
- Recruiting freelance content writers for a digital marketing agency
- Hiring staff journalists and columnists for a digital publication
- Sourcing guest bloggers and specialized industry contributors
- Building an internal roster of freelance copywriters
What this form collects
- Full Name (Short answer)Enter your first and last name.
- Email Address (Short answer)Where can we reach you regarding your application?
- Phone Number (Short answer)Include your country code if applying internationally.
- Professional Website or Portfolio (Short answer)Paste a link to your personal website, portfolio, or Contently/Muck Rack profile.
- Primary Writing Niches (Checkboxes)Select the topics or industries you specialize in writing about.
- Years of Professional Writing Experience (Dropdown)Select the range that best reflects your professional background.
- Writing Sample 1 (Short answer)Please paste a link to a published article or writing sample that best showcases your work.
- Writing Sample 2 (Short answer)Please paste a link to a second writing sample (optional).
- What is your typical turnaround time for a 1,000-word article? (Multiple choice)Let us know how quickly you can research, write, and revise an assignment.
- Desired Compensation Rate (Short answer)Please state your preferred rate per word or per article (e.g., $0.10/word or $150/article).
- Tell us about yourself and your writing journey (Paragraph)Share a brief bio, your favorite topics to cover, and why you are interested in working with us.
FAQ
How do I use this writer application template?
You can instantly convert this template into a fully functioning Google Form using Doc2Form. Once generated, share the link via your website, job boards, or social media channels.
Can I customize the questions on this form?
Yes! Once the form is in your Google Drive, you can fully edit, add, or remove questions to match your exact editorial requirements and brand guidelines.
Where do applicant submissions go?
All responses are automatically saved in a linked Google Sheet, allowing you and your team to review, sort, and filter applications in real time.
How do applicants submit their writing samples?
The form includes designated fields for applicants to paste URLs pointing to their online portfolios, published articles, or Google Drive document samples.
Get this form in your Google Drive
Save a copy to your Google Drive with one click (uses 1 credit). Or build from a PDF or description in the app.