Ready-to-Use AI Prompts for Freelance Pitches

One of the biggest time-wasters in pitching is figuring out how to ask AI for what you need.
The wrong prompt = bland, generic output.
The right prompt = a starting point that sounds almost like you wrote it yourself.

Here are prompts I actually use, along with how to tweak them.

1. Quick Warm Pitch

Perfect for new clients you’ve never spoken to but want to connect with.

Prompt:

Write a short, friendly freelance pitch to [Client Name] in the [Industry] sector. Mention my [Skill/Service] and highlight one benefit: [Key Benefit].
Keep it under 150 words, conversational but professional.

2. Follow-Up Pitch

When they ghost you after the first message.

Prompt:

Write a polite, concise follow-up email for a freelance pitch I sent to [Client Name] last week.
Reference the earlier pitch briefly, remind them of my offer, and keep the tone friendly, not pushy.

3. Value-First Pitch

When you want to lead with a quick win idea.

Prompt:

Create a freelance pitch email for [Client Name] that opens with a personalized idea to improve [Specific Area of Their Work].
Mention that I’ve worked on similar projects for [Relevant Client/Industry], and keep the email under 200 words.

Personalization Tips That Make AI Pitches Feel Human

Even the best AI draft will fall flat if it feels canned. Here’s how I keep mine personal without spending forever:

1. Name Drop (But Naturally)

Don’t just say their name — mention something they actually did.

❌ “I saw your company’s website.”
✅ “I noticed your recent case study on [Project] — the results you got with [Specific Metric] were impressive.”

2. Find a Connection Point

It could be:

• A mutual connection (LinkedIn is your friend here)
• A shared interest in an industry trend
• A location tie-in if relevant

This gives the pitch a warmer entry.

3. Reference Their Recent Wins

If they posted a LinkedIn update about a launch, new hire, or award — bring it up.

“Congrats on winning the [Award Name]! That’s a huge accomplishment.”

4. Make the Offer Specific

Instead of “I can help with marketing,” try:

“I can help you boost newsletter click-through rates by creating short, high-converting subject lines.”

My “15-Minute Pitch Workflow” (AI + Human Touch)

Here’s how I write pitches faster without losing personality:

1. 5 min — Research client (LinkedIn, website, recent news)
2. 5 min — Generate pitch draft with AI using one of the above prompts
3. 3 min — Personalize opener + add human details AI can’t know
4. 2 min — Proof with Grammarly or another editing tool
5. Hit send — Don’t overthink it

Pro Tip: Save Your Winning Pitches

When a pitch works and you get a reply, save that email to your “Pitch Bank.”
Next time you’re pitching in the same niche, you can feed it to AI with a prompt like:

Prompt:

Here’s a past pitch that worked for a similar client: [Insert Pitch].
Rewrite it for [New Client Name] in [Industry], keeping the same tone and structure but adjusting the details.

Final Thought

AI doesn’t make you a better freelancer — it makes you a faster one.
The better you get at combining AI speed with your personal touch, the less time you’ll spend in your inbox… and the more time you’ll spend on actual billable work.

So, next time you’re staring at a blank “New Message” window, don’t overcomplicate it.
Let AI do the heavy lifting, sprinkle in your personal magic, and send it off.

Because a pitch sent today beats a perfect pitch sitting in your drafts.

Drop me a line and let’s make your next project happen.