Prompts

Cold Email Generator

Prompts to craft cold emails that feel 1:1 and convert.

Basic Cold Email Generator

Prompt:

Write a cold email to [NAME], [TITLE] at [COMPANY]. About their company: - Industry: [INDUSTRY] - Company size: [SIZE] - What they do: [BRIEF DESCRIPTION] About my company: - We help [TARGET CUSTOMER] achieve [OUTCOME] by [METHOD] - Key result: [SPECIFIC RESULT WITH NUMBERS] Requirements: - Under 100 words - Personalised opening line referencing something specific about them - Clear value proposition - Single, soft CTA (question, not demand) - No spam words, no salesy language - Conversational tone

Trigger-Based Email Generator

Prompt:

Write a cold email based on this trigger event: Trigger: [DESCRIBE THE TRIGGER - e.g., "They just raised $10M Series A"] Recipient: - Name: [NAME] - Title: [TITLE] - Company: [COMPANY] My offering: - We help [WHO] with [WHAT] - Relevant to this trigger because: [WHY THIS MATTERS NOW] Requirements: - Open by acknowledging the trigger naturally (not "I saw you just...") - Connect the trigger to a challenge they likely face - Position my solution as timely and relevant - Keep under 80 words - End with a soft ask

Problem-Agitate-Solve Email

Prompt:

Write a cold email using the Problem-Agitate-Solve framework: Target persona: [TITLE] at [COMPANY TYPE] Problem they face: [DESCRIBE THE CORE PROBLEM] Impact/Agitation: [WHAT HAPPENS IF THEY DON'T SOLVE IT] My solution: [WHAT WE DO AND HOW IT HELPS] Proof point: [SPECIFIC RESULT FROM SIMILAR COMPANY] Requirements: - First sentence identifies the problem - Second sentence agitates (makes them feel the pain) - Third sentence introduces the solution briefly - Include one proof point - End with a question, not a meeting request - Keep under 90 words

Social Proof Email

Prompt:

Write a cold email that leads with social proof: Recipient: - Name: [NAME] - Company: [COMPANY] - Industry: [INDUSTRY] Case study to reference: - Client name (or "a [INDUSTRY] company"): [CLIENT] - Their challenge: [CHALLENGE] - Result achieved: [SPECIFIC METRICS] - Timeframe: [HOW LONG IT TOOK] Requirements: - Open with the client story (2-3 sentences max) - Make it relevant to the recipient's situation - Transition to how this could apply to them - Simple CTA asking if worth exploring - Under 85 words - Don't make it feel like a case study dump

Follow-Up Email Generator

Prompt:

Write a follow-up email (follow-up #[NUMBER] in sequence): Context: - Original email was about: [TOPIC] - Days since last email: [DAYS] - No response yet This follow-up should: - [For #2] Add new value (case study, insight, resource) - [For #3] Try a different angle - [For #4] Be direct about status - [For #5] Be a respectful breakup Requirements: - Don't repeat the original pitch - Acknowledge they're busy without guilt-tripping - Keep shorter than the original email - Offer an easy out if not interested - Under 60 words

A/B Subject Line Generator

Prompt:

Generate 5 subject line variations for this cold email: Email summary: [1-2 SENTENCE SUMMARY OF EMAIL CONTENT] Target persona: [TITLE] Industry: [INDUSTRY] Generate variations in these styles: 1. Curiosity-driven question 2. Personalised with company name 3. Benefit-focused 4. Direct and simple 5. Pattern interrupt / unexpected Requirements: - All under 45 characters - No spam trigger words - No ALL CAPS - No excessive punctuation - Would work well on mobile

Bulk Personalisation Prompt

Prompt:

I need to personalise cold emails at scale. For each prospect below, write a personalised first line (1 sentence, under 20 words) based on their information: Base email template: [YOUR EMAIL WITHOUT OPENING LINE] Prospects: 1. [NAME], [TITLE] at [COMPANY] - [ONE INTERESTING FACT] 2. [NAME], [TITLE] at [COMPANY] - [ONE INTERESTING FACT] 3. [NAME], [TITLE] at [COMPANY] - [ONE INTERESTING FACT] [Continue...] Requirements for each opening line: - Reference the specific fact provided - Feel natural, not forced - Set up the rest of the email - No "I noticed that..." or "I saw that..." - Compliment without being sycophantic

Pro Tips for AI-Generated Emails

  • Always edit outputs: AI is a starting point, not the final product
  • Add your voice: Inject personality and authenticity
  • Fact-check: Verify any claims or numbers generated
  • Test variations: Generate multiple versions and A/B test
  • Iterate prompts: Refine your prompts based on output quality