- Effective emails are clear, relevant, efficient, and succinct.
- Deliver the most important information first using bottom-line, up front (BLUF) or inverted pyramid style.
- Use the Markdown Here browser extension to format emails with Markdown.
- Write complete replies to minimize email thread length instead of quick replies.
- Split threads and curate recipients when scope changes, updating subject line and recipients.
- Create structure with headings and paragraph breaks for long emails.