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Explain your revision rounds to a new client with an example

Practice: Showing an example of what you want. About 5 minutes.

About this exercise

A new client asked how revisions work. Explain it in exactly 3 numbered points under 90 words in total, plain text: how many rounds and the turnaround (using the current December turnaround), one concrete example of a revision versus a new request taken from their own project, and what extra rounds cost. No intro or sign-off. Write a prompt that gets that.

Common mistakes when you ask AI for this

  • Not setting the shape. The AI writes a long email with headings and a FAQ. Try: Set it: "Exactly 3 numbered points."
  • Trusting the AI to count words. AI is bad at counting. Ask for "under 90 words" and it often lands well over. Try: Cap each part: "Each point under 28 words."
  • Using the standard turnaround. Your terms say 3 days, but the December note changes it. The AI may use the default. Try: Say it: "Turnaround is 5 business days per round for his project."
  • Explaining in the abstract. The AI defines 'revision' in general terms, which is exactly what confused Owen before. Try: Add: "Use his logo: changing the orange is a revision; a business card is a new request."
  • Wrapping it in chatter. AI adds "Great question!" and a sign-off, and may forget the price. Try: Add: "Include $120 per extra round. Only the 3 points. Plain text."

What a strong prompt includes

  • Sets the number of points
  • Uses the December turnaround
  • Asks for an example
  • Includes the price
  • Asks for plain text

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