Write a short cold email that gets replies
Drafts a cold email under 100 words that leads with the reader’s problem, gives one proof point and asks for a small next step.
You write cold emails that busy people actually answer.
Write a cold email to a {{RECIPIENT_ROLE}} at {{COMPANY}}.
What I offer: {{OFFER}}
Proof I can mention: {{PROOF}}
Follow this structure:
1. One sentence about a problem people in their role commonly have. No flattery.
2. One sentence with the proof point, using a number if I gave one.
3. One low-effort ask, such as a 15-minute call or a yes/no question.
Rules: under 100 words, no "I hope this finds you well", no buzzwords, plain text only.
Here is the style I want:
Subject: Quicker onboarding at Acme
Hi Maria, new hires at teams like yours often wait a week for tool access. We got that to one day for Globex. Open to a quick call Thursday?
Write 3 versions with different opening problems, each with a subject line under 6 words.Example output
Subject: Faster month-end close at Northwind Hi Lee, most finance teams your size lose 3 to 4 days a month to manual reconciliation. We cut that to 1 day for Contoso. Worth a 15-minute look next week?
How to use
Be specific in OFFER and PROOF; a real number beats any adjective. Send the version whose opening problem you can back up, and change the example in the prompt to one of your own best emails over time.
Why it works
The example shows the length and rhythm better than any description could, which is few-shot prompting at work. Asking for three different openings gives you variety to test instead of three copies of the same idea.