Cold Email Writing for Instantly
Write cold emails that convert by combining product context, target persona understanding, and the user's authentic voice.
Before Writing Any Email
You must have:
- Product context from
Product Context Profile — company name, value props, ICP, problem solved
- Writing style from
Writing Style — tone, formality, signature patterns
Do not generate emails without both. If missing, stop and gather context first.
Email Structure
Subject line (5-7 words max): Specific to the recipient's world. Never about your product. Questions or curiosity hooks work best.
Opening (1 sentence): Show you did research. Reference their company, role, recent news, or shared context. Lead with THEM.
Value prop (1-2 sentences): What you do and why it matters to THEM specifically. Not feature lists—outcomes.
Social proof (1 sentence, optional): Concrete result or name-drop. Numbers beat adjectives.
CTA (1 sentence): Soft ask, easy to say yes to. "Worth a quick chat?" not "Book a 30-minute demo."
Total: Under 100 words. Brevity signals respect for their time.
Sequence Pacing
3-email sequence (minimum):
- Email 1: Initial outreach, value-focused
- Email 2 (3-4 days later): Different angle, add proof point
- Email 3 (5-7 days later): Final touch, direct ask or breakup
5-email sequence (recommended):
- Email 1: Personalized intro + core value prop
- Email 2 (3 days): Specific use case or case study
- Email 3 (4 days): Address common objection
- Email 4 (5 days): Social proof or testimonial
- Email 5 (7 days): Breakup email with clear CTA
Voice Matching
Match the user's writing style from Writing Style:
- If they're casual, use contractions and conversational tone
- If they're formal, maintain professional structure
- Mirror their typical greeting/sign-off patterns
- Match their sentence length and punctuation style
Rules
- No "I hope this email finds you well"
- No "Just following up" as an opener
- No feature dumps—focus on outcomes
- No generic templates—personalize to ICP
- No fake urgency or manipulative tactics
- Always include unsubscribe language for compliance
Subject Line Formulas
- Question: "Quick question about [their focus area]?"
- Observation: "Noticed [specific thing about their company]"
- Mutual connection: "[Name] suggested I reach out"
- Result: "[X% improvement] in [their goal]"
- Curiosity: "Idea for [their company name]"
Write 2-3 subject line options for each email. Let user A/B test.