Nudge Writing

Draft follow-up emails calibrated by elapsed time and relationship type.

18|7|Updated Mar 11, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/thecloudtips/founder-os --skill nudge-writing
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Skill: Nudge Writing
Source: https://github.com/thecloudtips/founder-os/tree/main/plugin/skills/followup/nudge-writing
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/thecloudtips/founder-os --skill nudge-writing

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the drafting of professional follow-up emails, ensuring timely and appropriate communication when a response is pending.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Calibrated Nudges: Generates follow-up emails based on elapsed time and relationship type.
  • Tone Matching: Adapts the tone for clients, colleagues, and vendors across three escalation levels (gentle, firm, urgent).
  • Use Case: You sent a proposal to a client a week ago and haven't heard back. Use this Skill to draft a polite but firm follow-up email that references the original proposal and prompts a response without being aggressive.

Quick Start

Draft a gentle follow-up email for a client regarding a proposal sent last Tuesday.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nudge Writing

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I write a professional follow-up email without sounding passive-aggressive?

To write a professional follow-up email without sounding passive-aggressive, use calibrated escalation levels like gentle, firm, and urgent. This approach matches tone to relationship types such as client, colleague, or vendor to prompt a response effectively while avoiding common anti-patterns.

What is the best way to nudge a client who hasn't replied to a proposal?

The best way to nudge a client who hasn't replied to a proposal is to calibrate the email by elapsed time. Draft a polite but firm follow-up referencing the original proposal and relationship type to prompt a response without being aggressive.

How do I escalate an unanswered email reminder to a vendor when facing an urgent deadline?

To escalate an unanswered email reminder to a vendor facing an urgent deadline, draft an urgent nudge calibrated by the elapsed time. This adjusts the tone specifically for vendors to convey immediate priority while maintaining professional communication standards.

Can I use automated nudges for different types of professional relationships?

Yes, you can use automated nudges for different professional relationships. The drafting process adapts tone matching specifically for clients, colleagues, and vendors across three escalation levels to ensure the communication remains appropriate for each specific context.

When should I send a firm follow-up email instead of a gentle reminder?

You should send a firm follow-up email instead of a gentle reminder based on the elapsed time since the original message. As the waiting period extends, escalating from a gentle nudge to a firm tone helps prompt a pending response without resorting to aggressive language.