Rate increase email
Tell a current client your rate is going up, as a clear statement, with notice.
Last tested 2026-10-19 Its example inputs were run through Claude Haiku 5.5, and an AI judge (Jev) scored the reply 86/100 for following the rules and doing the task.
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Example output
I wrote this by hand on 2026-10-19 from the made-up inputs below, to show what a good result looks like. Your results will vary, so read every draft before you use it.
Example inputs
- Client first name: Dana
- Current rate, new rate, effective date: $85/hr to $100/hr, effective Jan 1
- Real reason (optional): (left blank)
Subject: My rates for 2027
Hi Dana,
Starting January 1, my hourly rate will be $100, up from $85. Anything we start before then stays at the current rate.
Everything else stays the same: same turnaround, same direct line to me.
Thank you for a good year of working together. If you'd like to talk through upcoming projects with the new rate in mind, I'm happy to set up a quick call.
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