What is Scope Creep?

Scope creep is when a client makes requests outside the agreed-upon scope of work (SOW). The SOW is the list of expectations both parties agreed to before beginning the project. This typically includes the type and amount of deliverables, the number of revisions and payment terms.

The most commons cope creep examples for freelance writers involve additional revisions, complete rewrites (despite fulfilling initial expectations), additional deliverables and higher word count.