ChatGPT Prompt for Cold Emails (Free Copy-Paste Prompt)

Copy-ready prompt

Act as a B2B sales copywriter. Write a cold email to [recipient role] at [company] with the goal of [book a call / get a reply].
My offer: [product/service] which helps [audience] achieve [specific outcome].
Personalize the first line using this detail about them: [recent news / role / pain point].
Requirements:
- 3 subject line options under 45 characters.
- Under 120 words, easy to skim on mobile.
- Lead with their problem, not my company.
- One clear call to action (no "let me know if interested").
- Confident, human tone — no jargon or hype.

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Why this prompt works

Cold emails fail when they lead with the sender instead of the reader. This prompt forces a problem-first opening, caps the length so it stays skimmable, and demands a single CTA — the three things that most improve reply rates. Asking for multiple subject lines lets you A/B test the part that decides whether the email is opened at all.

How to customize it

Swap [recipient role] and [company] for a real prospect, and paste a genuine detail so the first line feels researched.
Change the goal to match your funnel — a reply, a demo, or a meeting.
If replies are low, ask the AI for 3 shorter variants under 70 words.

Tip: replace the parts in [square brackets] with your own details before you send. The more specific you are — audience, tone, goal, constraints — the better the AI output.