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Write the email you've been putting off

A clear, polite message for awkward situations, in your tone. Paste this prompt into ChatGPT, Gemini, Grok or Claude, change the parts in brackets to suit you, and generate.

Written for
ChatGPT, Gemini, Grok, Claude
Status
Editorial draft
Prompt
Write an email for me.

Situation: a client has not paid an invoice that is 30 days late
To: the client's accounts manager
What I want to happen: payment within 7 days
Tone: polite and professional

Rules:
- Under 150 words.
- Clear subject line.
- One specific request with a date if relevant.
- No apologies unless I ask for one.

Then give me a softer version and a firmer version, both under 120 words.

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How to use it

  1. Open ChatGPT, Gemini, Grok or Claude.
  2. Paste the prompt and replace the [BRACKETS] with your details.
  3. Send. Reply with follow-ups like “shorter” or “more formal”.

Good to know

  • Read it once as the other person before you send.
  • Check facts before you rely on the answer.

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