Politely flag scope creep
A calm, factual email when work has drifted past the original scope. Keeps the relationship warm and protects margins.
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Updates live as you typeI am working with a client and need to flag that the work has gone past our original scope. Help me draft an email.
Original scope: {{original_scope}}
What the client is now asking for: {{new_request}}
My estimate of extra work (hours or fixed): {{extra_effort}}
Relationship context: {{relationship_context}}
Write an email that:
1. Acknowledges what the client is asking for and that I can help.
2. Names the gap from the original scope, factually, no blame language.
3. Offers two paths: (a) keep current scope, this extra is out of scope; (b) variation with quoted cost / new timeline.
4. Closes warmly, asks for their preferred path.
Under 200 words. Friendly but firm. AU English.Fill in the required fields above to copy or run this prompt.
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