YOUR FIRST USEFUL SKILL · ABOUT 5 MINUTES
Write a clear email
Help the reader see what you need and when. Leave with a draft you can keep.
No account needed. This is fictional practice. No email is sent.
1 · Learn the pattern
Make the next action clear
- Name the topic. Use a subject the reader can recognise.
- Ask for one action. Say what you need the reader to do.
- Give the deadline. Use a clear date and time when needed.
2 · See an example
Ask Morgan to review a guide
You are Alex at fictional Oakbridge Pensions. Ask Morgan to review a draft desk guide.
You need comments by 15:00 on 28 November.
The subject names the work. The message asks for comments and gives the deadline.
Subject: Desk guide: comments by 28 November Hello Morgan, Please review the draft desk guide and send me your comments. Please reply by 15:00 on 28 November. Thank you, Alex
3 · Try it yourself
Write your version
Use the same fictional task. Keep Morgan’s action and deadline clear.
This draft is not saved. Refreshing or leaving may clear it. Copy or download it before you leave.
Name the guide and what you need.
Ask Morgan to review the draft and send comments.
Enter the time and date after “Please reply by”.
Use fictional details only. You can change any field.
This preview changes as you type. Check the full message before keeping it.
Subject: [Add a subject] Hello Morgan, [Add your request] Please reply by [add the deadline]. Thank you, Alex
Complete the three fields to copy or download your draft.
4 · Keep this in mind
Topic. Action. Deadline.
Read your email as Morgan. Is the task clear without guessing?
Before a real send, check the recipient, facts and any attachments.
Optional check · about 30 seconds
You can skip this. It does not affect your draft or download.