You don’t owe your list an apology. You owe them your truth.

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Let’s make this easy.

Because here’s what we’re not going to do today:

·       Overthink your first email back

·       Spiral into a draft-and-delete cycle

·       Try to sound like some polished "7-figure coach" you don’t even like

Today is all about writing your re-entry email with soul, clarity, and zero shame.

And I’m giving you the exact template to do it.

Ready? Let’s go.

When Lena finally sat down to write her re-entry email, she felt weirdly nervous.

Like, "first day back after skipping school" nervous.

Her cursor blinked like it was judging her.

But then she remembered this truth:

Email is a conversation. Not a performance.

And that changed everything.

She didn’t need to write a TED Talk. She just needed to start the conversation again.

So she followed the blueprint I’m about to share with you.

And her people? They loved it.

Keep it simple. Keep it human. Keep it you.

Here’s how this works:

Start with a warm, casual opener. Nothing stiff. Nothing robotic.

Examples:

"Hey you. I know it’s been a minute."

"Long time, no inbox. Let’s fix that."

"If this email feels like a surprise visit—hi. It’s me."

This line sets the tone: approachable, honest, low-pressure.

Here’s where you acknowledge the gap without groveling.

Examples:

"I’ve been quiet on email for a while. No dramatic reason. Just needed space to recalibrate."

"I let myself go offline for a bit to reconnect with my creativity. It worked. I’ve got things to say again."

The vibe? Clarity, not confession.

This is where you give them a reason to keep reading. You don’t need to pitch or sell. Just connect.

Try one of these:

·       A recent insight that made you rethink your business

·       A list of 3 things that are inspiring you right now

·       A story about something small but meaningful

Example:

"Here are 3 things that pulled me out of my rut this month: 1) walking without headphones, 2) a podcast episode from [link], 3) the phrase ‘Build slow, then fast.’"

This part doesn’t have to be long. Just real.

This is your gentle opt-in moment. Give them agency.

Examples:

"If you’re into soulful strategies, honest storytelling, and the occasional meme about email marketing—I’d love to have you stick around."

"If this no longer feels like your vibe, you can unsubscribe below. No hard feelings."

Respect is powerful. Lena did this and gained subscribers from it.

Wrap it like a DM to a friend. Nothing fancy.

Examples:

"More soon. I’m working on something special for next week."

"I’ll be in your inbox Friday with a story about the worst email I ever sent (and why it secretly worked)."

"In the meantime, reply and tell me one thing that’s lighting you up lately. I read everything."

And you’re done.

📝 The Full Sample Email (Use It, Tweak It, Make It Yours)

Subject: It’s been a minute (but I’m back)

Hey you.

It’s been a while. No dramatic reason for the silence—just life, work, and a little creative pause.

But today I opened my inbox and thought: I miss this. I miss you.

So here I am.

I won’t pretend I have a perfect plan. But I do have thoughts, stories, and soulful strategies I want to share.

Starting with this: If you’ve been feeling stuck, quiet, or creatively underwater—you’re not alone.

Here are 3 things that have been lighting me back up:

1. A quote: "You don’t need a content calendar. You need a point of view."

2. A podcast: [Link to recent episode]

3. A sticky note on my desk that says: "Write like you’re texting your smartest friend."

If that sounds like something you want more of—I’d love to stay in your inbox.

If not, no hard feelings. Unsub link is below.

I’ll be back Friday with a story I’ve never told publicly.

Until then, stay cozy and kind to yourself.

—   [Your Name]

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Try this ultra-minimal version:

"Hey. I’ve been quiet. Needed a breather. But I’m still here. Still building. Still believing in email that connects. More soon?"

Hit send. It counts.

You don’t need a comeback plan. You just need a sentence with heart.

Start there. The next one will be easier.

"The fastest way to reconnect is to stop rehearsing and just speak."

·       Do you have a draft you’ve been sitting on?

·       Which line in this template felt most like you?

Hit reply and share. I’ll read every one.

Coming tomorrow: How to rebuild trust after silence (without over-explaining).

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