ChatGPT for Email Writing: 15 Prompts That Actually Work in 2026

Most people use ChatGPT for emails exactly wrong. They type “write me an email” and get something generic that sounds like it was written by a committee. Then they give up and write it themselves. The problem isn’t ChatGPT — it’s the prompt. Give it better instructions and you get back something you’d actually send. Here are 15 prompts built for real situations, including the ones most people avoid because they’re awkward or high-stakes. ...

February 5, 2026 · 5 min · Lexi Rose