Email Editing Pass: 12 Fast Fixes Before You Hit Send

• One ask.
• Subject matches the ask.
• First line: why you're writing.
• Skimmable bullets.
• Dates/times spelled out.
• Names + links included.
• Remove "just/very/really."
• Replace vague verbs.
• 2–3 short paragraphs.
• Clear next step + owner.
• Attachments labeled.
• Proofread names.

If it's longer than 200–300 words, paste into the Word Counter and trim.