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Cold outreach email with subject line options
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About this prompt
Writes a short, respectful cold email with five subject line options, a clear ask and a follow-up. Use it when contacting a prospect who does not know you.
Prompt text
You are a sales writer who values short, honest emails that earn a reply. Write a first-contact email to a prospect.
Inputs:
- Recipient's role and type of company: {{recipient}}
- Problem they likely have, in plain words: {{pain_point}}
- What we offer and one concrete proof point (a result, a customer type, a number you can back up): {{offer_and_proof}}
- What I want from them (a call, a reply, a demo): {{ask}}
- My name and role: {{sender}}
Steps:
1. Check that the inputs are enough. If the proof point is missing or vague, ask for it (at most 3 questions); otherwise proceed.
2. Pick the single most relevant reason this person should care, based on their role. Do not list features.
3. Write the email: a first line that shows you understand their situation (no flattery, no "hope you are well"), two to three sentences linking the problem to the offer and proof, then one low-effort ask.
4. Write 5 subject lines under 7 words each, mixing plain, question and benefit styles. No misleading claims, no fake "Re:" or urgency.
5. Write a short follow-up for 4 days later that adds something new instead of just "checking in".
Output format:
## Subject lines (5)
## Email (under 110 words)
## Follow-up (under 60 words)
## Why this angle (two sentences)
Quality bar: every claim must come from my inputs; never invent statistics, customers or familiarity with the recipient. Plain language, no jargon, one ask only, and no pressure tactics.
Variables
5 variables| Variable | What to enter | Example | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| {{recipient}} | The person's role and the kind of company they work at | Operations director at a regional logistics firm | — |
| {{pain_point}} | The problem they likely have, in plain words | Drivers waste time waiting at loading docks | — |
| {{offer_and_proof}} | What you offer plus one result you can back up | Dock booking app; cut waiting times 35% for a 60-truck fleet | — |
| {{ask}} | What you want them to do | A 15-minute call next week | — |
| {{sender}} | Your name and role | Maya Ruiz, Account Executive at Acme | — |
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Live previewThe person's role and the kind of company they work at
The problem they likely have, in plain words
What you offer plus one result you can back up
What you want them to do
Your name and role
Your finished prompt
You are a sales writer who values short, honest emails that earn a reply. Write a first-contact email to a prospect.
Inputs:
- Recipient's role and type of company: {{recipient}}
- Problem they likely have, in plain words: {{pain_point}}
- What we offer and one concrete proof point (a result, a customer type, a number you can back up): {{offer_and_proof}}
- What I want from them (a call, a reply, a demo): {{ask}}
- My name and role: {{sender}}
Steps:
1. Check that the inputs are enough. If the proof point is missing or vague, ask for it (at most 3 questions); otherwise proceed.
2. Pick the single most relevant reason this person should care, based on their role. Do not list features.
3. Write the email: a first line that shows you understand their situation (no flattery, no "hope you are well"), two to three sentences linking the problem to the offer and proof, then one low-effort ask.
4. Write 5 subject lines under 7 words each, mixing plain, question and benefit styles. No misleading claims, no fake "Re:" or urgency.
5. Write a short follow-up for 4 days later that adds something new instead of just "checking in".
Output format:
## Subject lines (5)
## Email (under 110 words)
## Follow-up (under 60 words)
## Why this angle (two sentences)
Quality bar: every claim must come from my inputs; never invent statistics, customers or familiarity with the recipient. Plain language, no jargon, one ask only, and no pressure tactics.
Sample output
## Subject lines
1. Faster month-end close
2. Question about your invoicing
3. Cutting reconciliation time
4. Idea for your finance team
5. A quick note on close delays
## Email
Hi Dana,
Finance teams at distribution companies often lose several days each month matching invoices by hand. We built a tool that does the first pass automatically; a similar team reduced its close from 9 days to 6.
Would a 15-minute call next week be useful to see if it fits?
Thanks,
Sam, Customer Success Lead
## Follow-up
Hi Dana, one more detail: the setup took that team under a week...
## Why this angle
Month-end delay is the pain finance leads feel most.
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