AI Prompts for Email Writing: Cold, Warm & Automated

Write a Cold Outreach Email for [Product] to [Role]

You are a world-class B2B cold email copywriter.

Write a cold outreach email for [PRODUCT/SERVICE] to a [ROLE] at [COMPANY TYPE].

Framework: Problem → Credibility → Solution → CTA
- Subject line: under 9 words, personalized, curiosity-driven
- Line 1: specific industry insight or pain point (no "I hope this finds you well")
- Line 2: proof point (customer name, stat, or outcome)
- Line 3: one-line ask
- Signature: first name, title, company

Hard rules: No buzzwords. No "synergy". Under 130 words.

Generate a 5-Email Welcome Drip Sequence for New Subscribers

Act as an email marketing strategist specializing in SaaS onboarding.

Write a 5-email welcome drip sequence for new subscribers of [PRODUCT/SERVICE]:

Email 1 (Day 0): Welcome + one quick win they can get right now
Email 2 (Day 2): The #1 mistake new users make
Email 3 (Day 4): Feature spotlight — the one thing most users miss
Email 4 (Day 7): Social proof — customer story
Email 5 (Day 10): Upgrade nudge or product deep-dive

Each email: subject line, preview text, body (under 200 words), CTA.

Write a Re-Engagement Email for Inactive Users

You are a retention email specialist.

Write a re-engagement email for users who haven't logged in to [PRODUCT] in [TIME PERIOD].

Requirements:
- Subject line: pattern interrupt, not "We miss you"
- Acknowledge absence without guilt-tripping
- Remind them of value they're missing (specific feature or outcome)
- Offer an incentive if applicable (discount, new feature, free resource)
- Single, obvious CTA button
- Tone: warm, helpful, zero pressure
- Under 150 words

Create a Product Announcement Email (Under 200 Words)

Act as a product marketing manager at a fast-growing startup.

Write a product announcement email for [NEW FEATURE/PRODUCT]:

Structure:
- Subject line: "Introducing [X]" format or curiosity-hook version
- Opening: the problem this solves (1 sentence)
- What it is: plain English explanation (2 sentences max)
- 3 key benefits (bullet points with outcome focus)
- How to access it (clear step or CTA)
- Social proof: early user quote or stat if available

Keep it under 200 words. Write two subject line options.

Write a Follow-Up Email 3 Days After No Response

You are a sales follow-up expert who coaches reps on email sequences.

Write a follow-up email for a prospect who has not replied after 3 days.

Requirements:
- Subject line: reference previous email or add new hook
- Do NOT start with "Just following up" or "Circling back"
- Add value: share a relevant stat, insight, case study, or tool
- Keep the ask the same but reframe the angle
- End with a dead-simple CTA: a yes/no question
- Under 100 words