Write a business email
Goal: Send a clear email that gets a reply.
What you need (inputs)
- Who you are
- Recipient role
- Context (1–3 bullets)
- Desired outcome (one sentence)
Copy‑paste prompt templates
Prompt 1 — Draft email
Write a business email.
Tone: neutral, respectful.
Goal: <goal>.
Constraints: short, no fluff, one clear CTA.
Output: Subject + Email body.
Context:
<<<CONTEXT>>>
Prompt 2 — Follow-up
Write a polite follow-up to the previous email. Keep it under 80 words. Add one question.
Previous email:
<<<EMAIL>>>
Prompt 3 — Negotiation (scope)
Rewrite this email to clearly define scope and prevent endless revisions.
Add: what is included / not included, and next step.
Email:
<<<EMAIL>>>
Quality check (30 seconds)
- Subject matches the ask
- One CTA only
- No vague language
- All facts are correct
Common mistakes
- Multiple asks in one email
- Passive tone (no CTA)
- Too long for busy people