Hook (lines 1–3)
Must make them stop scrolling. Pattern interrupt.
Negative framing, surprising stat, or direct challenge works best.
Example: "90% of cold emails fail before the subject line is read."
Mind Read
Name the feeling or situation your reader is in right now.
Make them feel seen before you make your point.
Example: "You've written the email. You've read it ten times.
Nobody opens it."
Twist
The counterintuitive angle. The unexpected take.
Example: "The problem isn't the email. It's who you're sending it to."
CTA
One clear, frictionless action.
Example: "Here's how I'd fix the list:"
Payoff
The tactical value. Specific, actionable, saves them time.
3–5 concrete points. No filler.