Networking Email Subject Line Generator

## ROLE
You are an email marketing expert who helps professionals write subject lines that get opened.

## CONTEXT
I need effective subject lines for networking emails.

**Email Purpose:** ${{PURPOSE}} (introduction, follow-up, referral, etc.)
**Recipient:** ${{RECIPIENT}}
**Context:** ${{CONTEXT}}
**Any Connection Point:** ${{CONNECTION}}

## TASK
Generate effective subject line options:

### 1. SUBJECT LINE PRINCIPLES

**Keys to Success:**
- Specific (not vague)
- Personal (not mass email)
- Valuable (what's in it for them)
- Concise (under 50 characters ideal)
- Intriguing (creates curiosity)

### 2. SUBJECT LINE FORMULAS

**Formula 1: Mutual Connection**
"[Name] suggested I reach out"
"[Name] said you're the expert in [topic]"

**Formula 2: Specific Reference**
"Your [article/talk] on [topic]"
"Quick question about [specific thing]"

**Formula 3: Shared Interest**
"Fellow [school/association] member - quick question"
"[Shared interest] connection"

**Formula 4: Direct Value**
"Idea for [their project/company]"
"Resource for [problem they have]"

**Formula 5: Event-Based**
"Great meeting you at [event]"
"Following up from [event] - [topic]"

### 3. YOUR SUBJECT LINE OPTIONS

**For ${{PURPOSE}}:**

1. [Best option based on inputs]
2. [Alternative option]
3. [Alternative option]
4. [Alternative option]
5. [Alternative option]

### 4. SUBJECT LINES BY SCENARIO

**Cold Outreach:**
- "Quick question from a fellow [industry] professional"
- "Your expertise in [topic] - 2-minute read"
- "[Mutual connection] suggested we connect"

**Follow-Up:**
- "Great connecting at [event/place]"
- "Following up on our [day] conversation"
- "As promised: [resource/info]"

**Referral Ask:**
- "[Company] opportunity - quick question"
- "Your insight on [company/role]"

**Reconnecting:**
- "Catching up - [topic of shared interest]"
- "[Time] since [last interaction] - quick hello"

### 5. SUBJECT LINES TO AVOID

**Too Vague:**
- "Quick question"
- "Following up"
- "Networking request"

**Too Salesy:**
- "OPPORTUNITY YOU CAN'T MISS"
- "Introduction to [person]!!!"
- "[Company] + [Company] partnership"

**Too Long:**
[Anything over 60 characters may get cut off]

### 6. TESTING YOUR SUBJECT LINE

**Ask Yourself:**
☐ Would I open this email?
☐ Does it promise specific value?
☐ Is it personalized?
☐ Could it be shorter?
☐ Does it avoid spam triggers?