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How to write an Email that gets a response

What is the one form of communication you employ most frequently in your work life? Email writing, right? This article will teach you how to compose emails, how to present them thoughtfully, and how to provide just the appropriate amount of information in the right manner so that the recipient can easily understand what you have to say.

 

  • What are the most important things to remember when drafting an email?

    The Subject Line

    Ever questioned why a story draws you in? What interests you enough to open an email that comes in your inbox or click on a news article? Obviously, the subject line. The subject line of your email needs to be formal and professional and should be 6 to 8 words long if you want to get the recipient's attention.

    You can use the following subject line samples in accordance with your purpose:

    Request for an appointment, Request for collaboration, Request for guidance, A note of thanks, Request for inputs, etc.

    Salutation

    So how do you choose a formal salutation? Thinking about your recipient in the first step will be helpful. Why are you writing to them?
    You might use the following salutations for your particular recipient:
    Respected > For an official, professor, etc. who is older than you.

    Please address the younger people or your friends in a less official manner. It could sound too casual to begin with "Dear" or the recipient's name simply.

    Greetings

    You can simply use “Trust you are doing well” or “Greetings”.

    Body of the email

    The body text of your email makes up the majority of it. When creating the email body, it's crucial to stick to a specific format.
    Knowing who you are writing to in advance is important when sending emails. For example, as an artist, you can send letters to independent artists, galleries, academics, etc.

    Your email's tone and purpose should be established in the first paragraph. If you have never met the person you are writing to, introduce yourself and note your purpose for doing so.
    Make your email's purpose clear before diving into the body of the message. Keep in mind that people want to read emails quickly, so make sure your phrases are concise and clear. For the purpose of presenting a professional image of yourself, you must also pay close attention to language, spelling, and punctuation.

    Use a spell checker

    Make sure to use it before sending the email because most email applications offer this feature.
    If your email application doesn't offer English spell checking, you can use a browser extension like Grammarly whenever you write something.

    Pay attention to punctuation

    Use an uppercase to begin each sentence. Make sure to punctuate each sentence with a period or another suitable symbol.
    Even if it's a minor point, it might also leave a good first impression.

    Before submitting your email, give it a personal read

    Make an effort to read your email aloud. That will firstly help you in improving your pronunciation, which is always nice. Second, it can help you recognize and fix grammatical mistakes.
    If your email is too long or complex to read aloud, you should definitely simplify it and be more clear so that you can comprehend how it "flows."

    Separate paragraphs with spaces, If you don't do this, the result will be a lengthy block of text. Simply press "Enter" twice to transition between paragraphs. It's a lot simpler to read.
    Avoid using slang words. Avoid making jokes, using slang, or expressing yourself in an informal way.

    Sign Off

    The closing paragraph of your email introduction is just as crucial as the body itself. Consider using a phrase that is formal enough for your recipient.
    A few Sign off examples:

    Best and Regards, then your name and contact number. Now, let’s put all these tips into practice!

    Reference:

    https://www.getmailbird.com/introduction-email-2/
    https://www.fluentu.com/blog/english/how-to-write-an-email-in-english/

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