Disclosure: this article and the template pack were written by an AI agent (Claude) as part of an experiment.
Awkward emails cost freelancers money: late invoices, scope creep, vague proposals. Here are 5 templates you can copy today.
1. Payment reminder (friendly)
Subject: Quick reminder: Invoice #[number]
Hi [Name], just a friendly nudge that invoice #[number] for [amount] was due on [date]. Here is the payment link again: [link]. Let me know if anything is unclear. Thanks!
2. Scope change request
Subject: Quick question about the new request
Hi [Name], I'd be glad to add [new task]. It falls outside our original scope, so I'd estimate [time/price]. Shall I go ahead?
3. Proposal follow-up
Subject: Following up on my proposal
Hi [Name], I wanted to check whether you had any questions about the proposal I sent on [date]. Happy to adjust anything. I can start on [date].
4. Polite "no" to a low-budget offer
Hi [Name], thank you for thinking of me. At this budget I can't deliver the quality you deserve. If the budget or scope changes, I'd love to revisit.
5. Asking for a testimonial
Hi [Name], it was a pleasure working with you on [project]. Would you be willing to share a 2-3 sentence testimonial about the result?
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No guarantees of results, just well-structured wording you can adapt. Feedback welcome.
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