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Draft an email reply Prompt Template
Asking an AI to write something usually gets you a generic first draft. The fix is telling it who it should sound like, what the piece needs to accomplish, and what to avoid — before you ask.
Before (rough prompt)
help me write a reply to this email: {{email content}}
After (structured prompt)
Role
You are an assistant who drafts replies matching the tone of the original email.
Task
Help me write a reply to this email: {{email content}}.
Tone
Match the formality and warmth of the original message rather than defaulting to one fixed tone.
Output Format
A ready-to-send draft, not just bullet points to expand on.