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How to Ask for a Raise Over Email

You deserve more money. But asking for it is terrifying. Here's how to make the case in writing so it actually lands.

Feb 19, 2026Read

Networking5 min read

How to Write a Networking Email That Gets a Response

Networking emails don't have to be awkward. Here's how to reach out to someone you admire without sounding desperate or generic.

Feb 15, 2026Read

How to Write a Resignation Email (Without Burning Bridges)

You've decided to leave. Now you need to tell your boss over email. Here's how to do it professionally and keep the relationship intact.

Feb 12, 2026Read

Product3 min read

Introducing ColdCheck: Write Emails That Sound Like You, in Seconds

We're launching ColdCheck, an AI email assistant that learns your writing style and generates drafts you'll actually want to send.

Feb 8, 2026Read

How to Apologize Professionally Over Email

You made a mistake. Now you need to own it without groveling or making excuses. Here's how to write an apology that actually works.

Feb 4, 2026Read

Getting Started4 min read

How to Negotiate Salary Over Email (With Examples)

Negotiating salary in person is nerve-wracking. Doing it over email gives you time to think. Here's how to do it right.

Jan 31, 2026Read

Startup4 min read

How to Write an Investor Update Email That Actually Gets Read

Your investors want to help. But they can't if your updates are walls of text. Here's how to write updates that are clear, honest, and actionable.

Jan 28, 2026Read

Cold Email4 min read

How to Write a Cold Email That Actually Gets a Reply

Most cold emails get deleted. Here's how to write ones that don't, with real examples and a framework you can use today.

Jan 24, 2026Read

How to Start an Email (Without Staring at the Screen for 10 Minutes)

The blank email screen is where productivity goes to die. Here's how to get past it and actually send the thing.

Jan 20, 2026Read

How to Respond to an Angry Email (Without Making It Worse)

Someone's mad at you in writing. Here's how to respond without escalating, caving, or losing sleep over it.

Jan 16, 2026Read

How to Follow Up When They Haven't Responded

You sent an email. Crickets. Here's how to follow up without being annoying (and actually get a reply).

Jan 13, 2026Read

Tone & Style5 min read

How to Soften Your Email Tone (Without Losing Your Point)

You know what you need to say. You're just worried it sounds too harsh. Here's how to be direct without being a jerk.

Jan 9, 2026Read

LinkedIn4 min read

LinkedIn Cold Outreach That Actually Gets Replies

Most LinkedIn messages get ignored because they're generic, salesy, or irrelevant. Here's how to stand out.

Jan 5, 2026Read

Difficult Emails4 min read

How to Decline Politely Over Email (Without Feeling Guilty)

Saying no is hard. Saying no over email is harder. Here's how to decline clearly and professionally without burning bridges.

Jan 1, 2026Read

How to Ask for an Extension (Without Sounding Like You're Making Excuses)

You need more time. Here's how to ask for it professionally and actually get it.

Dec 29, 2025Read

Networking4 min read

How to Introduce Two People Over Email (The Right Way)

Email intros are powerful. Bad ones are awkward. Here's the format that makes both sides actually want to connect.

Dec 25, 2025Read

How to Write a Follow-Up Email After an Interview

You just finished the interview. Now what? Here's how to write a follow-up that reinforces your candidacy without being desperate.

Dec 21, 2025Read

Project Management5 min read

How to Say No to a Meeting (Without Being a Jerk)

Not every meeting needs to happen. Here's how to decline, suggest alternatives, and protect your calendar without damaging relationships.

Dec 17, 2025Read

How to Write a Project Status Update Email People Actually Read

Most status updates are unreadable walls of text. Here's how to write one that's clear, scannable, and actually useful.

Dec 14, 2025Read

Client Management5 min read

How to Fire a Client Over Email (Professionally)

Some clients aren't worth keeping. Here's how to end the relationship cleanly, professionally, and without drama.

Dec 10, 2025Read

Getting Started4 min read

How to Ask for a Referral Over Email

Referrals are the best way to grow. But asking for them feels awkward. Here's how to make the ask without being pushy.

Dec 6, 2025Read

Email Subject Lines That Actually Get Opened

Your email is useless if nobody opens it. Here's what makes subject lines work and what makes them get ignored.

Dec 2, 2025Read

Getting Started4 min read

How to Give Feedback Over Email (Without Starting a War)

Giving feedback in person is hard enough. Over email, it's a minefield. Here's how to be honest and constructive without sounding like a jerk.

Nov 29, 2025Read

Networking5 min read

How to Reconnect With an Old Contact (Without Being Awkward)

You haven't talked in years. Now you need something. Here's how to re-open the conversation without it feeling transactional.

Nov 25, 2025Read

How to Write a Thank-You Email After a Meeting

A good thank-you email takes 2 minutes and makes people remember you. Here's how to write one that goes beyond 'Thanks for your time.'

Nov 21, 2025Read

Cold Email4 min read

How to Cold Email a CEO (And Actually Get a Reply)

CEOs get hundreds of emails a day. Here's how to write one that doesn't get deleted in 2 seconds.

Nov 17, 2025Read

How to Write a Partnership Proposal Email

Want to partner with another company? Here's how to pitch it in an email that gets taken seriously, not deleted.

Nov 14, 2025Read

Career4 min read

How to Respond to a Job Offer Over Email

You got the offer. Now what? Here's how to accept, negotiate, or decline without fumbling the moment.

Nov 10, 2025Read

Business5 min read

How to Negotiate With a Vendor Over Email

Your vendor wants full price. You want a better deal. Here's how to negotiate professionally without damaging the relationship.

Nov 6, 2025Read

How to Write a Complaint Email That Gets Results

Most complaint emails get ignored because they're too emotional or too vague. Here's how to complain effectively and actually get a resolution.

Nov 2, 2025Read

Project Management5 min read

How to Request Feedback Over Email

Asking for feedback is scary. Asking for it over email makes it even harder to get useful answers. Here's how to ask so people actually tell you the truth.

Oct 30, 2025Read

How to Delegate Over Email (Clearly)

Delegation goes wrong when the email is vague. Here's how to hand off work so people know exactly what's expected.

Oct 26, 2025Read

Business5 min read

How to Write an Email to Cancel a Contract

Ending a business contract doesn't have to be messy. Here's how to cancel professionally, clearly, and in accordance with your agreement.

Oct 22, 2025Read

How to Introduce Yourself Over Email

First impressions over email are harder than in person. Here's how to introduce yourself without being generic, awkward, or forgettable.

Oct 18, 2025Read

How to Write a Sales Follow-Up Email That Doesn't Get Ignored

Most sales follow-ups are forgettable. 'Just checking in' isn't a strategy. Here's how to follow up with value every time.

Oct 15, 2025Read

How to Ask for a Testimonial Over Email

Happy customers don't automatically write testimonials. You have to ask. Here's how to do it without making it awkward.

Oct 11, 2025Read

Startup5 min read

How to Write a Board Update Email

Board members have limited time and high expectations. Here's how to write updates that are concise, honest, and make the most of their attention.

Oct 7, 2025Read

How to Respond to Criticism Over Email

Someone criticized your work in writing. Your instinct is to defend yourself. Here's a better approach.

Oct 3, 2025Read

How to Reschedule a Meeting Over Email (Without Annoying Everyone)

Life happens. Meetings need to move. Here's how to reschedule without wasting everyone's time or looking unreliable.

Sep 30, 2025Read

Client Management5 min read

How to Pitch Yourself Over Email

Whether it's for a job, a speaking gig, or a collaboration, here's how to pitch yourself without sounding desperate or arrogant.

Sep 26, 2025Read

How to Respond to a Customer Complaint Email

A customer is unhappy and wrote you about it. Your response determines whether they stay or leave. Here's how to get it right.

Sep 22, 2025Read

Business5 min read

How to Write a Business Breakup Email

Ending a business relationship is never fun. Here's how to do it cleanly, whether it's a vendor, a partner, or a service provider.

Sep 18, 2025Read

Leadership5 min read

How to Write an Internal Announcement Email

Company announcements set the tone. Here's how to communicate changes, wins, and tough news clearly and effectively to your team.

Sep 15, 2025Read

How to Ask for Help Over Email (Without Feeling Weak)

Asking for help isn't a weakness. But asking badly wastes everyone's time. Here's how to ask so people actually want to help.

Sep 11, 2025Read

Startup5 min read

How to Cold Email a VC (And Not Get Ignored)

VCs get hundreds of cold emails a week. Most are terrible. Here's how to write one that earns a meeting.

Sep 7, 2025Read

How to Write a Proposal Email That Wins the Deal

Most proposal emails get skimmed and filed. Here's how to write one that gets read, understood, and approved.

Sep 3, 2025Read

What to Write When You Missed a Deadline

You dropped the ball. The deadline passed. Now you need to tell someone. Here's how to do it without making things worse.

Aug 31, 2025Read

How to Say Thank You Professionally Over Email

There's a big gap between 'thanks!' and a thank-you that actually makes someone feel valued. Here's how to write the second kind.

Aug 27, 2025Read

Tone & Style5 min read

How to End an Email (Without Being Awkward)

The way you close an email matters more than you think. Here's how to end strong instead of trailing off into nothingness.

Aug 23, 2025Read

Tone & Style5 min read

Is Your Email Too Harsh? How to Tell (And Fix It)

You wrote something and now you're second-guessing the tone. Here's how to calibrate before you hit send.

Aug 19, 2025Read

How to CC and BCC Professionally

CC and BCC seem simple. They're not. Misusing them creates confusion, politics, and unnecessary noise. Here's when and how to use them correctly.

Aug 16, 2025Read

Professional Email Etiquette: The Rules That Actually Matter

Forget the outdated advice. Here are the email etiquette rules that actually affect how people perceive you in 2025.

Aug 12, 2025Read

How to Write an Out-of-Office Email That Actually Helps

Most out-of-office messages are useless. Here's how to write one that's informative, professional, and doesn't leave people hanging.

Aug 8, 2025Read

Productivity6 min read

How to Handle Email Overload (Without Declaring Bankruptcy)

You have 847 unread emails. Declaring inbox zero bankruptcy is tempting. Here are better strategies that actually work long-term.

Aug 4, 2025Read