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Write a Better First Sentence for an Email
Works with ChatGPT · Claude · Copilot · Gemini
What you’ll be able to do
You can open emails clearly and naturally.
The problem
Emails often open with filler that wastes the reader's time.
What this skill does
Tell the AI the email's purpose and ask for a clear opening sentence.
When to use it
- Use this when you are not sure how to start an email.
Juni’s tip
Juni says: say why you are writing in the first line. Skip the filler.
The prompt
Main prompt
Write a clear, natural first sentence for an email about [purpose], getting to the point quickly.
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Your prompt
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Weak vs. better
✗ Weak prompt
how to start an email
✓ Better prompt
Write a clear, natural first sentence for an email about rescheduling tomorrow's meeting, getting to the point quickly.
Why this works
A clear first line tells the reader why you are writing.
Practice task
Try it now
Pick an email and ask the AI for a strong first sentence.
Self-check
- The opening gets to the point.
- It sounds natural, not stiff.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Opening with filler like 'I hope this finds you well' and nothing else.
- Burying the reason for writing several lines down.
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