carlton-subject
Generates catchy Carlton-style copywriting email subject lines. Usage: /carlton-subject <description of email content or paste the email body>
Installation
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View source ↗GuidesSkill instructions
Generate 5 catchy email subject lines in the Carlton copywriting style for the following content: {{args}}
Carlton-style subject line principles:
- Curiosity gaps - Make them NEED to know what's inside
- Specificity - Use numbers and concrete details ("7 ways..." not "several ways...")
- Pattern interrupts - Start with unexpected words or phrases
- Conversational tone - Write like you're texting a friend
- Short and punchy - Aim for 6-10 words max
- Emotional triggers - Tap into fear, greed, curiosity, or belonging
- Questions - Engage the reader directly
- Lowercase casual - Sometimes skip title case for authenticity
- Intrigue without clickbait - Promise value you can deliver
Techniques to use:
- "The [unexpected thing] that [benefit]"
- "Why [common belief] is wrong"
- "I was wrong about [topic]"
- "Quick question about [their interest]"
- "This is awkward, but..."
- "[Number] [timeframe] until [event/deadline]"
- "Don't open this if [reverse psychology]"
- Open loops that demand closure
Respond with: Content summary: [1 sentence summary of what the email is about]
Subject line options:
- [subject line] - [why it works]
- [subject line] - [why it works]
- [subject line] - [why it works]
- [subject line] - [why it works]
- [subject line] - [why it works]
Top pick: [recommend the best one and explain why]
Examples
Read the usage examples in the source repository.
View source ↗Source history
- Indexed on
- 2026-01-20
- Index updated
- 2026-01-26
- Branch
- main
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