Content Request Form Template
Stop briefing writers over Slack. This content request form captures everything a writer or designer needs — topic, audience, tone, keywords, CTA, and deadline — in a single structured submission. Every request arrives with full context so your content team can start immediately.
Fields in this template
- Requester Namerequired
- Requester Emailrequired
- Project or Campaign Name
- Content Typerequired
Blog Post / Article · Landing Page Copy · Email / Newsletter · Social Media Post · Video Script · Whitepaper / eBook · Case Study · Infographic Copy · Ad Copy · Product Description · Press Release · Website Copy · Other
- Content Title or Topicrequired
- Target Audiencerequired
- Key Message / Main Pointrequired
- Tone of Voicerequired
Professional / Authoritative · Conversational / Friendly · Technical / Expert · Educational / Instructive · Inspiring / Motivational · Playful / Witty · Empathetic / Supportive
- Target Keywords (SEO)
- Call to Action (CTA)
- Approximate Word Count / Length
Under 300 words (social, ad) · 300–600 words (short blog, email) · 600–1,000 words (standard article) · 1,000–2,000 words (long-form blog) · 2,000–5,000 words (guide/whitepaper) · 5,000+ words (eBook/report) · N/A (visual or video)
- Deadlinerequired
- Reference Links or Brief Doc URL
- Additional Context or Instructions
Who uses this template
About this template
A content request form standardizes how work enters your content pipeline. Without one, writers and designers receive vague requests via email, Slack, or verbal handoff — missing key details like audience, tone, and deadline, which leads to revisions, delays, and frustration on both sides.
The form acts as a lightweight creative brief, ensuring that every request arrives with enough context to produce a first draft without back-and-forth. It also creates a record of every content piece requested, making capacity planning and retrospective audits straightforward.
formformform's content request form is easy to share via a permanent link posted in your team's project management tool, Slack channel, or intranet. Submissions arrive instantly in your dashboard and trigger email notifications, so your content team always knows when new work has been queued.
13 form ideas you can build with this template
SEO Blog Post Request Form
Captures target keyword, search intent, suggested title, and internal linking requirements for organic content production.
Email Newsletter Content Request
Collects the email topic, key offer, audience segment, and send date so copywriters can draft the right message.
Social Media Caption Request Form
Gathers platform, post objective, visual description, hashtags, and publish date for social copy assignments.
Video Script Request Form
Documents video topic, target length, key messages, speaker notes, and CTA for script writers.
Case Study Request Form
Collects customer name, challenge, solution, results, and quote sources needed to produce a client success story.
Ad Copywriting Request Form
Captures ad type, value proposition, audience targeting parameters, character limits, and CTA variants for paid campaigns.
Landing Page Copy Request
Specifies the offer, hero message, benefit bullets, social proof elements, and primary CTA for conversion-focused pages.
Product Description Content Request
Gathers product name, key features, benefits, target buyer, and SEO keywords for e-commerce product listings.
Whitepaper / eBook Content Request
Documents the research topic, target reader persona, chapter outline, and intended gating strategy for long-form assets.
Press Release Content Request
Captures the announcement type, key quote sources, embargo date, and distribution targets for a communications draft.
Website Copy Refresh Request
Identifies the page to be updated, current performance issues, new messaging direction, and target keyword for the revised copy.
Podcast Show Notes Request
Collects episode title, guest name, key talking points, and links mentioned for post-production show note writing.
Webinar Promotional Copy Request
Gathers webinar topic, speaker bios, registration CTA, and promotional channel to produce invite emails and landing page content.
What's included
How to create a content request form
- 1
Click "Use this template" to open the content request form in your formformform account.
- 2
Customize the 'Content Type' dropdown to match the formats your team actually produces.
- 3
Add a 'Assign to' dropdown if you want requesters to direct work to specific writers or designers.
- 4
Set the deadline field as required so every request comes in with a due date.
- 5
Share the form link in your team's Slack, project management tool, or intranet so anyone can submit a request.
- 6
Review submissions in your dashboard and export them to a content calendar or project tracker.
Best practices for your content request form
asking for a single main takeaway forces clarity before writing begins and dramatically reduces revision rounds.
a dropdown with 5–7 preset tones is faster than free text and keeps output consistent with brand voice.
a URL field for examples, brand docs, or competitor pieces gives writers context that no amount of written description can replace.
content without a deadline rarely gets prioritized; making it required trains requesters to think about scheduling.
scoping length upfront prevents writers from under- or over-delivering and helps with capacity planning.
grouping requests by campaign makes filtering and reporting much easier at end-of-quarter reviews.
Frequently asked questions
What information should I include in a content request?
At minimum: content type, topic, target audience, main message, tone, and deadline. Adding SEO keywords and a CTA gives writers everything they need to produce on-brief work without follow-up questions.
Can I use this form for both written and visual content requests?
Yes. The template includes a content type dropdown that covers written formats (blog, email, ad copy) and can be customized to add design-specific types like infographics or social graphics. You can also add a file upload field for visual briefs.
How do I notify the right writer when a request comes in?
Configure email notifications in formformform to send submissions to your content team's shared inbox. You can also add a conditional 'Assign to' field and route notifications based on content type.
Can I attach files with my content request?
Yes. Add a file upload field to let requesters attach brand guidelines, images, reference documents, or previous versions of the content.
Does this work for agency content teams managing multiple clients?
Absolutely. Add a 'Client Name' or 'Brand' field and use formformform's filtering to view requests by client. Each client can have their own form URL with pre-filled defaults if needed.
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