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Write a cold email that respects the reader

Cold email works when it is about the receiver, short, and easy to say no to. You will research one real detail about the recipient, write under 120 words, and check for honest claims and an opt-out — the habits that keep your domain out of spam folders.

⏱ 10–20 min · Works with or without AI · No signup

You will practise

  • Personalising with one verifiable observation
  • Making a low-friction ask
  • Writing outreach that follows anti-spam basics

No AI key needed. The guided template works for everyone.

  1. 1Brief

    Specific answers make better results — with or without AI.

  2. 2Make

    Pick a route. The template gives you a structure with [[blanks]] to fill in yourself. Your own key drafts it for you — then you still check it.

    See the exact prompt — copy it into any AI chat you already use
  3. 3Check
    The same rules run on every draft, human or AI. Most first drafts fail something — that is the point.
      Self-check — judgement no checker can make
    • 4Improve
      Fix one item at a time, then check again. Notice which fixes made it better — that is the skill.
      1. Run the check first.
    • 5Ship
      Use it for real: send it, post it or save it. Record what happened — that is your evidence of learning.
    Pro moves
    Questions people ask
    Is cold emailing legal?
    In many countries, business-to-business outreach is allowed if you are honest about who you are, have a legitimate reason and honour opt-outs; some countries are stricter. Check the rules where you and your recipients are.
    How many follow-ups should I send?
    One polite follow-up is usually enough. Repeated chasing hurts your reputation and your email deliverability.
    Do I need an AI key to use this?
    No. The guided template teaches the same skill with no AI at all. If you add your own free key (Groq, Google Gemini, OpenRouter, Mistral or Cerebras), the tool can also draft and revise. The key stays in your browser and requests go straight to that provider.
    Where is my work saved?
    In this browser only (local storage), until you copy or download it. Nothing you type is sent to Open Practice.
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