Write a Cold Outreach Email
Write a short, relevant cold email that gets responses — not a template that screams automation.
The Prompt
Write a cold outreach email that doesn't feel like cold outreach. Rules: 1. Subject line: specific and intriguing, not salesy 2. Opening: reference something specific about them (their content, company news, a product decision) 3. One-sentence value proposition — what's in it for them? 4. Social proof in one line (not a wall of logos) 5. Ultra-specific call to action (not "let me know if you're interested") 6. Under 100 words total Context: - Who I'm reaching out to: [THEIR ROLE AND COMPANY] - What I want: [YOUR GOAL — e.g., a 20-minute intro call] - What I'm offering: [YOUR VALUE PROPOSITION] - Something specific about them I noticed: [PERSONALIZATION HOOK] - My social proof: [1-2 LINES ABOUT YOUR CREDIBILITY]
Example Output
A 78-word cold email opening by referencing a specific blog post the recipient published, connecting it to a result one of your customers achieved, offering 15 minutes to share the playbook, and using 'Would Thursday or Friday work?' as the CTA.
FAQ
Which AI model is best for Write a Cold Outreach Email?
GPT-4o or Claude Sonnet 4 both write strong cold emails. Provide the personalization hook for best results.
How do I use the Write a Cold Outreach Email prompt?
Copy the prompt, replace the [BRACKETED] placeholders with your specific information, and paste into your preferred AI assistant (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, etc.). A 78-word cold email opening by referencing a specific blog post the recipient published, connecting it to a result one of your customers achieved, offering 15 minutes to share the playbook, and using 'Would Thursday or Friday work?' as the CTA.
Model Recommendation
GPT-4o or Claude Sonnet 4 both write strong cold emails. Provide the personalization hook for best results.