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There are 6 modules in this course
Every day, emails get deleted, ignored, and forgotten — not because the sender had nothing to say, but because they didn't know how to say it. In this course, you'll master the art and science of writing emails that get opened, read, and acted on.
You'll start by learning the three core email types and how to write subject lines that work for each one. From there, you'll build a toolkit of persuasion techniques — storytelling, the "You. Get. Because." framework, values-based motivation, and the zillion dollar secret for entering your reader's mind before you've said a word. You'll also develop the strategic instincts to know when to send, how often, and how to read your metrics without overreacting to the wrong numbers. In the final modules, you'll discover how to write emails that drive purchases, build loyalty, and then repurpose that content across your entire channel ecosystem.
Whether you're writing to one person or ten thousand, this course gives you the tools to make every email feel like it was written just for them.
The emails you send every day — to clients, colleagues, and prospects — are either opening doors or quietly closing them. In this module, you'll master the three core email types, craft subject lines that get opened, and structure your messages with the clarity and confidence that turns readers into responders.
What's included
6 videos2 assignments
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6 videos•Total 12 minutes
Email Is Here to Stay•1 minute
Building Personal Connection•2 minutes
Using an Email Type•2 minutes
Emails that Ask for Something•2 minutes
Emails that Sell vs. Emails that Market•2 minutes
Becoming Clearly Understood•2 minutes
2 assignments•Total 25 minutes
Choosing the Right Email and Subject Line•10 minutes
Clear Email Writing: Understanding Key Communication Principles•15 minutes
Writing Clearly & Boldly
Module 2•1 hour to complete
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Getting someone to open your email is only half the battle — keeping them reading and moving them to act is where most writers fall short. In this module, you'll apply practical techniques for writing with clarity and bold intention so every email you send captures attention, earns a response, and gets results.
What's included
4 videos1 reading1 assignment1 discussion prompt
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4 videos•Total 8 minutes
Writing for Education and Enjoyment•2 minutes
The Art of Graceful Interruption•2 minutes
The Number One Question•3 minutes
How to Get Them to Write You Back•2 minutes
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
The Art of Writing Messages People Actually Want to Read•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
Why They’re Not Replying (And What to Do About It)•15 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 15 minutes
From Spam to Impact: Writing Emails That Put the Reader First•15 minutes
How To Be Compelling
Module 3•1 hour to complete
Module details
The most effective emails don't just inform — they pull readers in, speak directly to what matters to them, and make taking action feel natural. In this module, you'll harness the power of storytelling, the "You. Get. Because." framework, and values-based persuasion to write emails that are impossible to ignore and hard not to act on.
What's included
4 videos2 assignments1 discussion prompt
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4 videos•Total 8 minutes
Great Stories•2 minutes
Values and Character•2 minutes
The Three Most Important Words•3 minutes
How to Write a Terrible Email •3 minutes
2 assignments•Total 25 minutes
Turning Emails into Stories That Work•10 minutes
Write Better Emails: Avoid Common Pitfalls•15 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
Using “You. Get. Because.” in Real Communication•10 minutes
How Often Should I Send? What Time of Day is Best?
Module 4•23 minutes to complete
Module details
Sending great emails means nothing if they land at the wrong time, go out too often, or get measured by the wrong data. In this module, you'll cut through the myths about timing and frequency, focus on the metrics that actually matter, and build a sending cadence — including the Fibonacci sequence approach — that keeps your audience engaged without overwhelming them.
What's included
3 videos1 assignment
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3 videos•Total 8 minutes
What Time of Day to Send Emails•2 minutes
Opens, Clicks and Unsubscribes•3 minutes
How Many Emails Is Too Many?•2 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
The Science of Email Timing: Fibonacci in Action•15 minutes
Emails That Get Them to Buy
Module 5•1 hour to complete
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Your customers are already telling you exactly what they want — you just need to know where to look and how to use it. In this module, you'll mine real customer language to write copy that feels personal and persuasive, craft calls to action that actually get clicked, and decide with confidence whether a newsletter is the right format for your audience.
What's included
4 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt
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4 videos•Total 11 minutes
Where to Find Sure-fire Copy•3 minutes
How to Make an Email Blast Feel Personal•2 minutes
The All-important Call to Action•2 minutes
To Newsletter or Not to Newsletter?•4 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
Newsletter Know-How•15 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
Make Them Click: The Power of a Clear CTA•10 minutes
Advanced Strategies
Module 6•1 hour to complete
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The best email you've ever written doesn't have to live and die in someone's inbox — with the right strategies, it can fuel your entire content ecosystem. In this module, you'll repurpose your emails into blogs, videos, and ebooks, re-engage cold contacts with confidence, and use your email performance data to sharpen the copy on your most important website pages.
What's included
5 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt
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5 videos•Total 11 minutes
When Is an Email Not an Email?•2 minutes
Curated Content and Affiliate Marketing•2 minutes
What If It's Been Too Long?•4 minutes
FAQs and About Us Pages •2 minutes
Great Emails Change the World•2 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
Putting It All Together•30 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
Curate, Don’t Create•10 minutes
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