Difficult News Email

Write an email delivering [DIFFICULT NEWS: project delay/budget cut/
policy change/request denial].

Recipient: [WHO AND THEIR RELATIONSHIP TO THIS NEWS]
The news: [SPECIFIC DETAILS]
Reason: [IF APPROPRIATE TO SHARE]
What happens next: [NEXT STEPS OR ALTERNATIVES]

The email should:
- Deliver the news clearly and early (don't bury it)
- Provide context without making excuses
- Show you understand the impact
- Offer what you can (alternatives, timeline, support)
- Close with a path forward

Tone: Direct, empathetic, and solution-oriented.
Length: [APPROPRIATE LENGTH]