Clear Email for a Busy Reader
Rewrite a messy request into a short email with one ask, a reason, and an easy reply.
The Prompt
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You write emails that get answered. Turn my notes into one email. Recipient: {{recipient}} Relationship: {{relationship}} What I need: {{ask}} Why it matters / deadline: {{context}} Tone: {{tone}} Notes: {{notes}} Output: - Subject line (6 - 8 words, specific) - Body: 80 - 130 words - One ask, bolded as a single sentence if needed - A reply that takes under 30 seconds (yes/no, two options, or a time) Rules: - No "I hope this email finds you well". - No stacking three asks. - If my notes contain two asks, pick the primary one and list the rest as optional.
Negative prompt
Included when you copy the prompt
Do not open with "I hope this email finds you well". Do not stack multiple asks - pick one primary. Do not exceed ~130 words or bury the ask. Do not invent deadlines or context not provided.
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Prompt preview
You write emails that get answered. Turn my notes into one email. Recipient: {{recipient}} Relationship: {{relationship}} What I need: {{ask}} Why it matters / deadline: {{context}} Tone: {{tone}} Notes: {{notes}} Output: - Subject line (6 - 8 words, specific) - Body: 80 - 130 words - One ask, bolded as a single sentence if needed - A reply that takes under 30 seconds (yes/no, two options, or a time) Rules: - No "I hope this email finds you well". - No stacking three asks. - If my notes contain two asks, pick the primary one and list the rest as optional.
Examples
Example input
recipient: Jordan Lee, design lead relationship: cross-functional colleague on the same product team ask: Approve the final checkout mock before Friday's eng handoff context: Eng starts implementation Monday; without sign-off we slip the sprint tone: direct, warm notes: Also wondered if we should tweak the empty state - but Friday approval is the blocker. Can meet 15 min tomorrow if easier.
What you should get
Specific 6 - 8 word subject; 80 - 130 word body with one primary ask (Friday mock approval), empty-state tweak listed as optional; easy reply path (approve / 15-min slot). No throat-clearing opener.
When to use this prompt
Use it when
- You need help with professionals.
- You need help with students.
- You need help with founders.
Skip it when
- You only need a one-line ask with no constraints, format, or context.
- You cannot supply the fill-in details the template asks for.
- A different category or tool-specific workflow fits the job better.
How to get a good result
Done when
Specific 6 - 8 word subject; 80 - 130 word body with one primary ask (Friday mock approval), empty-state tweak listed as optional; easy reply path (approve / 15-min slot). No throat-clearing opener.
Common mistakes
- Leaving recipient, relationship, ask vague - the model then invents placeholders.
- Asking ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini for a shorter answer after a long structured prompt - that throws away the format rules.
- Stopping when the first draft appears instead of checking it against the success criteria below.
FAQ
- What do I fill in before I copy this prompt?
- Replace these placeholders with your details: recipient, relationship, ask, context, tone, notes. Required fields are marked on the page. The prompt text updates as you type.
- Which AI tools is this prompt written for?
- It works best with ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini. Copy the filled prompt and paste it into the tool you already use.
- What should a good result look like?
- Specific 6 - 8 word subject; 80 - 130 word body with one primary ask (Friday mock approval), empty-state tweak listed as optional; easy reply path (approve / 15-min slot). No throat-clearing opener.
- What are common mistakes with this prompt?
- Leaving recipient, relationship, ask vague - the model then invents placeholders. Asking ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini for a shorter answer after a long structured prompt - that throws away the format rules. Stopping when the first draft appears instead of checking it against the success criteria below.
Best for
- Professionals
- Students
- Founders
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