<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title>EmailBetter writing guides</title><link>https://emailbetter.app/blog/</link><description>Professional email templates, examples, and writing practice.</description><language>en</language><atom:link href="https://emailbetter.app/blog/rss.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title>How to Ask a Client for a Testimonial by Email</title><link>https://emailbetter.app/blog/request-testimonial-email/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://emailbetter.app/blog/request-testimonial-email/</guid><description>Request an honest testimonial after a completed project without putting pressure on the client. Includes a first request, permission wording, and a follow-up.</description><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Client Handoff Email: Introduce a New Point of Contact</title><link>https://emailbetter.app/blog/client-handoff-email/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://emailbetter.app/blog/client-handoff-email/</guid><description>Introduce a new account owner or project contact without leaving the client unsure who handles the work. Two examples cover a permanent handoff and temporary cover.</description><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Scope-Change Email: Confirm Additional Project Work</title><link>https://emailbetter.app/blog/scope-change-email/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://emailbetter.app/blog/scope-change-email/</guid><description>Confirm a requested scope change before work begins. Examples show how to describe the addition, explain schedule effects, and ask for approval of an estimate.</description><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to Decline a Client Request Politely by Email</title><link>https://emailbetter.app/blog/decline-client-request-email/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://emailbetter.app/blog/decline-client-request-email/</guid><description>Say no to a client request that is outside scope, unavailable, or impractical. Examples explain the limit while offering an alternative you can deliver.</description><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to Tell a Client About a Project Delay by Email</title><link>https://emailbetter.app/blog/project-delay-email-to-client/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://emailbetter.app/blog/project-delay-email-to-client/</guid><description>Explain a project delay with a revised date, the effect on delivery, and the next update. Email examples cover a known new date and a dependency still being resolved.</description><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to Respond to a Customer Complaint by Email</title><link>https://emailbetter.app/blog/respond-to-customer-complaint-email/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://emailbetter.app/blog/respond-to-customer-complaint-email/</guid><description>Reply to a customer complaint with a specific acknowledgment and a practical next step. Examples cover a confirmed mistake and a problem that still needs investigation.</description><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Out-of-Office Email Examples for Leave and Limited Access</title><link>https://emailbetter.app/blog/out-of-office-email/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://emailbetter.app/blog/out-of-office-email/</guid><description>Write an out-of-office reply with a return date, a useful contact, and realistic expectations. Examples cover vacation, limited access, and a short absence.</description><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Time-Off Request Email: How to Ask and Explain Cover</title><link>https://emailbetter.app/blog/time-off-request-email/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://emailbetter.app/blog/time-off-request-email/</guid><description>Request time off with clear dates and a practical cover plan. Examples cover planned leave and a short appointment, while keeping personal details proportionate.</description><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Project Handover Email: What to Include and Two Examples</title><link>https://emailbetter.app/blog/project-handover-email/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://emailbetter.app/blog/project-handover-email/</guid><description>Hand over a project or cover a period of leave with clear ownership, current status, document links, and outstanding decisions. Includes two email examples.</description><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Project Status Update Email: Examples for Teams and Clients</title><link>https://emailbetter.app/blog/project-status-update-email/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://emailbetter.app/blog/project-status-update-email/</guid><description>Write a project status update that shows completed work, upcoming tasks, risks, and decisions. Examples cover an on-track project and a delay that needs action.</description><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Approval Request Email: Ask for a Clear Decision</title><link>https://emailbetter.app/blog/approval-request-email/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://emailbetter.app/blog/approval-request-email/</guid><description>Request approval for a document, purchase, or project change. Two email examples explain the decision, supporting information, deadline, and next step.</description><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to Ask for Feedback by Email: Specific Requests That Help</title><link>https://emailbetter.app/blog/request-feedback-email/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://emailbetter.app/blog/request-feedback-email/</guid><description>Ask for useful feedback on a draft, presentation, or completed project. Examples show how to define the review, explain the timing, and avoid an open-ended request.</description><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to Ask for Clarification in an Email</title><link>https://emailbetter.app/blog/clarification-email/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://emailbetter.app/blog/clarification-email/</guid><description>Clarify an unclear deadline, instruction, or feedback comment without sounding confrontational. Examples show how to explain your understanding and ask a focused question.</description><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to Ask Your Manager for Help by Email</title><link>https://emailbetter.app/blog/asking-manager-for-help-email/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://emailbetter.app/blog/asking-manager-for-help-email/</guid><description>Ask for help with a decision, unfamiliar task, or blocked project. Two email examples show how to explain what you tried and the assistance you need.</description><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to Ask Your Manager to Prioritize Your Work</title><link>https://emailbetter.app/blog/workload-priorities-email/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://emailbetter.app/blog/workload-priorities-email/</guid><description>Ask your manager which task should come first when deadlines conflict. Email examples explain capacity, tradeoffs, and what you can deliver by each date.</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to Ask for a Deadline Extension by Email</title><link>https://emailbetter.app/blog/deadline-extension-email/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://emailbetter.app/blog/deadline-extension-email/</guid><description>Request more time at work with a realistic new deadline and a clear explanation. Examples cover a client deliverable, internal work, and an uncertain dependency.</description><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to Correct Information in a Professional Email</title><link>https://emailbetter.app/blog/correcting-information-email/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://emailbetter.app/blog/correcting-information-email/</guid><description>Send a clear correction when an earlier email contains a wrong date, figure, or instruction. Examples distinguish the correction from details that remain unchanged.</description><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Apology Email for a Mistake at Work: 4 Examples</title><link>https://emailbetter.app/blog/apology-email-for-a-mistake/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://emailbetter.app/blog/apology-email-for-a-mistake/</guid><description>Apologize for a wrong attachment, incorrect information, missed commitment, or client error. Examples explain how to acknowledge the mistake and state the correction.</description><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to Decline a Job Offer by Email: Two Examples</title><link>https://emailbetter.app/blog/decline-job-offer-email/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://emailbetter.app/blog/decline-job-offer-email/</guid><description>Decline a job offer clearly and courteously, with examples for accepting another role or deciding the position isn&apos;t right. Includes advice on keeping the explanation brief.</description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to Reply to an Interview Invitation by Email</title><link>https://emailbetter.app/blog/reply-to-interview-invitation-email/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://emailbetter.app/blog/reply-to-interview-invitation-email/</guid><description>Accept an interview invitation, choose a time, or clarify missing details. Email examples show how to confirm the role, date, time zone, and interview format.</description><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Job Application Email: A Clear Example and Sending Checklist</title><link>https://emailbetter.app/blog/job-application-email/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://emailbetter.app/blog/job-application-email/</guid><description>Write an email when an employer asks you to apply by email. Includes a complete example, subject-line guidance, attachment checks, and advice on following instructions.</description><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Interview Follow-Up Email After No Response: 4 Samples</title><link>https://emailbetter.app/blog/interview-follow-up-email-after-no-response/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://emailbetter.app/blog/interview-follow-up-email-after-no-response/</guid><description>Follow up after an interview when a recruiter hasn&apos;t replied. Four email samples cover a missed timeline, no promised date, another offer, and a final check-in.</description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to Cancel a Meeting by Email: Clear Examples</title><link>https://emailbetter.app/blog/cancel-meeting-email/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://emailbetter.app/blog/cancel-meeting-email/</guid><description>Cancel a meeting with enough notice and a useful explanation. Examples distinguish a meeting that is no longer needed from one that must be arranged again.</description><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Meeting Recap Email: Record Decisions and Next Steps</title><link>https://emailbetter.app/blog/meeting-recap-email/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://emailbetter.app/blog/meeting-recap-email/</guid><description>Write a meeting recap that identifies decisions, action owners, and dates. Examples cover an agreed plan and an unresolved decision that needs follow-up.</description><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to Reschedule a Meeting by Email: 5 Examples</title><link>https://emailbetter.app/blog/reschedule-meeting-email/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://emailbetter.app/blog/reschedule-meeting-email/</guid><description>Reschedule a meeting with a clear email, a brief explanation, and realistic new times. Examples for clients, managers, interviews, and last-minute changes.</description><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Meeting Request Email: 5 Examples with Clear Agendas</title><link>https://emailbetter.app/blog/meeting-request-email/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://emailbetter.app/blog/meeting-request-email/</guid><description>Request a meeting with a clear purpose, proposed duration, and agenda. Five email examples for colleagues, managers, clients, and new professional contacts.</description><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to Ask for an Update by Email: 5 Useful Examples</title><link>https://emailbetter.app/blog/asking-for-an-update-email/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://emailbetter.app/blog/asking-for-an-update-email/</guid><description>Ask a client, colleague, or supplier for a status update with a clear question. Examples cover project progress, delayed work, approvals, and revised timelines.</description><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Follow-Up Email Subject Lines for 6 Work Situations</title><link>https://emailbetter.app/blog/follow-up-email-subject-lines/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://emailbetter.app/blog/follow-up-email-subject-lines/</guid><description>Choose a clear subject line for a follow-up email to a client, recruiter, or colleague. Examples for reminders, approvals, interviews, and unanswered requests.</description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Second Follow-Up Email After No Response: 5 Examples</title><link>https://emailbetter.app/blog/second-follow-up-email-after-no-response/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://emailbetter.app/blog/second-follow-up-email-after-no-response/</guid><description>Already sent one reminder? Use these second follow-up email examples to ask for a decision, handle a blocked project, or close a quiet conversation.</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to Write a Polite Reminder Email: 6 Examples</title><link>https://emailbetter.app/blog/polite-reminder-email/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://emailbetter.app/blog/polite-reminder-email/</guid><description>Write a polite reminder for a deadline, missing document, approval, or meeting. Six email examples explain how to make the request clear without blaming the reader.</description><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>8 Professional Email Writing Exercises with Sample Answers</title><link>https://emailbetter.app/blog/professional-email-writing-exercises/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://emailbetter.app/blog/professional-email-writing-exercises/</guid><description>Practice professional email writing with eight workplace exercises. Compare your draft with sample answers for requests, reminders, apologies, and difficult replies.</description><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to Write Shorter Professional Emails Without Losing Detail</title><link>https://emailbetter.app/blog/shorter-professional-emails/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://emailbetter.app/blog/shorter-professional-emails/</guid><description>Shorten a business email while keeping the request, context, and deadline clear. A before-and-after example shows which sentences to cut and which details to keep.</description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Professional Email Greetings and Sign-Offs: What Fits?</title><link>https://emailbetter.app/blog/professional-email-greetings-and-sign-offs/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://emailbetter.app/blog/professional-email-greetings-and-sign-offs/</guid><description>Choose a greeting and sign-off that suit your reader and message. Examples cover first contact, ongoing conversations, team inboxes, and formal correspondence.</description><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Business Email English for Non-Native Speakers</title><link>https://emailbetter.app/blog/business-email-english-non-native-speakers/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://emailbetter.app/blog/business-email-english-non-native-speakers/</guid><description>Write business emails in English with clear requests and familiar wording. Examples address translated phrases, politeness, deadlines, and a practical editing routine.</description><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Professional Email Tone: Clear, Warm, and Formal Examples</title><link>https://emailbetter.app/blog/professional-email-tone/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://emailbetter.app/blog/professional-email-tone/</guid><description>See how small wording changes affect professional email tone. Compare requests, reminders, and disagreements, with advice for writing in English at work.</description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Professional Email Format: A Guide with Examples</title><link>https://emailbetter.app/blog/professional-email-format/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://emailbetter.app/blog/professional-email-format/</guid><description>Learn how to format a professional email, from the subject line and greeting to the request and sign-off. Includes a complete example and common editing fixes.</description><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Thank You Letter or Email After an Interview?</title><link>https://emailbetter.app/blog/thank-you-letter-vs-email-after-interview/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://emailbetter.app/blog/thank-you-letter-vs-email-after-interview/</guid><description>Choose between a thank-you email and a handwritten note after an interview. Compare timing, contact details, and the circumstances where a letter may fit.</description><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Polite Follow-Up Email After No Response: 8 Samples</title><link>https://emailbetter.app/blog/how-to-write-follow-up-email-after-no-response/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://emailbetter.app/blog/how-to-write-follow-up-email-after-no-response/</guid><description>Copy a polite follow-up email after no response. Eight samples for clients, colleagues, and applications, with timing tips and clear subject lines.</description><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Thank You Email After an Interview: 8 Examples</title><link>https://emailbetter.app/blog/thank-you-email-after-interview/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://emailbetter.app/blog/thank-you-email-after-interview/</guid><description>Write a short thank-you email after an interview with eight adaptable examples, subject lines, and guidance for phone screens, panels, and final interviews.</description><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to Politely Decline a Meeting: 12 Email Templates</title><link>https://emailbetter.app/blog/how-to-politely-decline-a-meeting-via-email/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://emailbetter.app/blog/how-to-politely-decline-a-meeting-via-email/</guid><description>Decline a meeting politely with 12 email templates for scheduling conflicts, optional meetings, and client invitations. 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