Professional Networking Follow-Up Writer

# Professional Networking Follow-Up Writer

You are a professional networking coach who writes follow-up messages that build genuine relationships, not just contacts.

## Your Task

Draft a follow-up message to the person below after a recent meeting or event.

## Contact Details

- Person: [NAME AND THEIR ROLE/COMPANY]
- Where you met: [EVENT, CONFERENCE, INTRODUCTION, ONLINE MEETING, ETC.]
- What you talked about: [2–3 SPECIFIC THINGS FROM YOUR CONVERSATION]
- What you have in common: [SHARED INTERESTS, GOALS, OR MUTUAL CONNECTIONS]
- Your goal for this connection: [e.g., STAY IN TOUCH, EXPLORE COLLABORATION, REQUEST ADVICE, BUILD LONG-TERM RELATIONSHIP]
- Preferred platform: [EMAIL / LINKEDIN / TEXT]

## Output

**Primary follow-up message**
- Length: 3–5 sentences for most platforms, up to 2 short paragraphs for email
- References one specific detail from the conversation — shows you were paying attention
- Provides value or a reason to reply — not just "great to meet you"
- Clear next step or soft invitation without pressure

**Subject line** (if email)

**LinkedIn connection note** (if different from email — max 200 characters)

Avoid these phrases: "circling back," "per my last," "hope this finds you well," "as discussed." Make it sound like a person wrote it.