Say no to scope creep without losing the client
A warm reply that holds the line on scope creep — without losing the client.
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Example result
Hi Priya, Thanks for sending this through — I'm glad the landing page copy landed well, and I'm keen to keep the momentum going. Our current agreement covers the three landing pages and the welcome email sequence. The five product-description…
What this prompt does
- Reads the client's actual scope-creep email
- Writes a warm reply that holds the line
- Reframes the extra as new paid work
- Flags the coldest line with a softer swap
Why it works
It separates the person from the request. The yes goes to the relationship; the price goes to the work.
Tips for this prompt
- Quote your original agreement wording in the scope line
- Pick your preference before running, not after
- Rerun with "warmer" or "firmer" to adjust tone
- Save the reply as your scope-creep baseline
How to use the prompt
- Paste the client's email into the prompt
- Fill in scope, extra ask, and preference
- Run it and read the reply
- Swap the flagged line if it feels cold
- Send from your own address
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