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How to write an effective email:
Use a professional email address
Have a simple and clear subject
Begin with a positive greeting
State the background
Provide the purpose in a crux
Mention the CTA
Add closing remarks
Use professional signatures
Run a spelling/ grammar/ sanity check
Use CC/ Bcc wisely
Format your email consistently
Schedule your email
Set up reminders for follow-ups
How to write an effective email:
1st. Use a professional email address for example:
From: email_sebastian@hmail.com
How to write an effective email:
2nd. Have a simple and clear subject for example:
your subject should be able to pull the attention of the recipient, enough to click on the email and read it.
Subject: Quarterly revenue report | Includes analysis
Subject: Our meeting @ <event> | Let's catch up!</event>
Subject: Request your presence at <event></event>
How to write an effective email:
3rd. Begin with a positive greeting for example:
When the email turns into an email thread or conversations with a lot of to & fro replies, you can drop the greeting. However, when you are emailing someone for the first time, the greeting gives a positive vibe to the reader and you can be assured of a response in a positive tone.
Examples:
Thanks for the great insights about <discussion> at <event></event></discussion>
It was a pleasure meeting you at <>.
How to write an effective email:
4th. State the background:
state: (V) to give information or to express something in speech or writing, especially in a definite or formal way
‘Jemma is going back with me,’ George stated firmly.
background: (N) information about what has happened in the past that helps you to understand the present situation
If you are emailing someone for the first time, introduce yourself, and state the background of the email. You need to state how you know the recipient, and why you are emailing the person
Examples:
It was great discussing with you about <>.
I am emailing you to take <> forward.
I am reaching to you about <>.
How to write an effective email:
5th. Provide the purpose in a crux:
crux: NOUN /krʌks/
PHRASE: the crux (of something)
the most important aspect of something
This is the main part of the email where you mention the core content or purpose of the email. Ensure that you write the core email content in clear short sentences.