Problems Writers Face
Contract says "2 rounds of revisions." Client requests 6 rounds. When you ask for extra payment, they claim you "should've written it better the first time." No record of how many rounds they've requested.
You delivered the draft on time. Client took 2 weeks to give feedback. Now they blame you for the project delay and refuse to pay the final invoice.
Original scope: 5 blog posts, 800 words each. Client adds: "Can you make them 1,500 words?" and "Can you add 3 more posts?" Later claims it was "all part of the original agreement."
Client says you "completely misunderstood the brief" and refuses to pay. You can't prove what the original brief was or what feedback they gave along the way.
How Writers Use ClearTimeline
Log Original Scope and Word Counts
When you start: log the brief. "5 blog posts, 800 words each, SEO-optimized, 2 rounds of revisions." System locks it. If client asks for more words or more posts, you have clear proof of the original agreement.
Track Every Draft and Revision
Delivered first draft? Log it with word count. Client requests changes? Log it as Revision Round 1. Next request? Revision Round 2. After 2 rounds, you have timestamped proof they exceeded the agreed revisions.
Document Client Feedback
Every time client gives feedback, log a summary: "Client requested: change tone to more casual, add 2 examples." System timestamps it. If they later claim "I never said that," you have proof.
Get Formal Approval on Drafts
When you submit a draft, send an approval request: "Draft 1 ready for review (1,200 words)." Track when they view it and when they approve. If they later claim you "delivered late," you have proof of the exact delivery time and their approval delay.
Real Writer Example
"A client refused to pay the final invoice, claiming I 'delivered everything late' and 'ignored their feedback.'"
"I showed them my ClearTimeline:"
- • Original scope: 3 articles, 1,000 words each, 2 revision rounds (logged Feb 1)
- • Feb 10: Draft 1 of all 3 articles delivered (on deadline)
- • Feb 12: Client viewed drafts (tracked)
- • Feb 23: Client sent feedback (11 days later, tracked as Revision Round 1)
- • Feb 25: Delivered revised drafts
- • Mar 1: Client requested "Can you add 500 more words to each?" (Revision Round 2)
- • Mar 8: Client requested "Rewrite intro on Article 2" (Revision Round 3 - beyond scope)
"Client saw I delivered on time every step. The delays were from them taking 11 days to give feedback. They also requested 3 revision rounds when the contract said 2. They paid the full invoice."
Why Writers Choose ClearTimeline
Prove Delivery Dates and Word Counts
Log when you delivered each draft with word counts. If client claims you were late or "didn't meet the word count," show them the exact timestamps.
Track Revision Rounds
Log every revision request with timestamps. When you hit the agreed limit, you have proof to charge for additional rounds.
Document Client Feedback
Record summaries of client feedback with timestamps. If they later claim "I never said that," you have immutable proof of what they requested.
Stop Scope Creep
Original: 5 posts, 800 words each. Client adds: make them 1,500 words, add 3 more posts. Timeline proves what was original vs. added later.