Write an email drip sequence for affiliate marketing. Triggers on: "write me an email sequence", "create a drip campaign", "email nurture sequence", "affiliate email funnel", "welcome email series", "email onboarding sequence", "write emails for my list", "set up a drip sequence", "email campaign for [product]", "nurture my subscribers", "email follow-up sequence", "build my email funnel", "write 5 emails promoting [product]", "email automation sequence".
Write an email drip sequence for affiliate marketing. Triggers on: "write me an email sequence", "create a drip campaign", "email nurture sequence", "affiliate email funnel", "welcome email series", "email onboarding sequence", "write emails for my list", "set up a drip sequence", "email campaign for [product]", "nurture my subscribers", "email follow-up sequence", "build my email funnel", "write 5 emails promoting [product]", "email automation sequence".
Write a 5-7 email drip sequence that nurtures new subscribers from cold to warm to buyer. Follows the Welcome → Value → Value → Soft Sell → Hard Sell → Objection Handling → Follow-Up pattern. Each email includes subject line, preview text, body copy, and a single clear CTA.
Stage
S5: Distribution — Email is the highest-ROI channel for affiliate marketers (avg $42 return per $1 spent). This skill turns a list of subscribers into a predictable revenue stream by delivering value first and selling second.
When to Use
User has an email list and wants to promote an affiliate product
User just launched a lead magnet or opt-in form and needs a welcome sequence
User wants to automate affiliate promotions via email automation (ConvertKit, Mailchimp, Beehiiv, ActiveCampaign, etc.)
User says anything like "email sequence", "drip campaign", "email funnel", "nurture series"
User wants a sequence for a specific product or niche
Chaining from S1 (research) — user found a product and now wants an email sequence for it
Input Schema
product:name:string# REQUIRED — product name (e.g., "HeyGen")affiliate_url:string# REQUIRED — the affiliate link to promotecategory:string# OPTIONAL — product category (e.g., "AI video tool")reward_value:string# OPTIONAL — commission amount/percentage (e.g., "30% recurring")key_benefits:string[]# OPTIONAL — top 3 benefits. Auto-researched if not provided.price:string# OPTIONAL — product pricing (e.g., "$29/mo")audience:description:string# REQUIRED — who are the subscribers? (e.g., "content creators", "SaaS founders")pain_point:string# OPTIONAL — main problem they want solvedawareness_level:string# OPTIONAL — "cold" | "warm" | "hot". Default: "cold"sequence:length:number# OPTIONAL — number of emails: 5, 6, or 7. Default: 7send_days:number[]# OPTIONAL — days to send (e.g., [0, 1, 3, 5, 7, 10, 14])# Default: [0, 1, 3, 5, 7, 10, 14]sender_name:string# OPTIONAL — from name (e.g., "Alex from ContentPro")tone:string# OPTIONAL — "conversational" | "professional" | "bold"# Default: "conversational"lead_magnet:string# OPTIONAL — what they opted in for (e.g., "AI tools checklist")
Chaining context: If S1 (product research) was run earlier in the conversation, pull product.name, product.affiliate_url, product.key_benefits, and product.reward_value automatically. Do not ask the user to repeat information already provided.
Workflow
Step 1: Gather Information
Collect required inputs. If product.name and product.affiliate_url are present (from user or S1 chain), proceed. Otherwise ask:
"What product are you promoting and what's your affiliate link?"
"Who are your subscribers? (e.g., freelancers, SaaS founders, content creators)"
If product.key_benefits is not provided, infer 3 benefits from the product name and category using your training knowledge. State: "Based on what I know about [product], I'm using these key benefits: [list]. Correct me if needed."
Step 2: Plan the Sequence
Map each email to its purpose using the 7-email arc. For a 5-email sequence, drop emails 6 and 7. For a 6-email sequence, drop email 7.
#
Day
Type
Purpose
1
0
Welcome
Deliver lead magnet, set expectations, build trust
2
1
Value
Teach something useful (no sell)
3
3
Value + Soft Mention
More value, casual mention of the product
4
5
Soft Sell
Introduce the product properly, benefits focus
5
7
Hard Sell
Clear CTA, urgency (limited offer / deadline if available)
6
10
Objection Handling
Answer top 3 objections, social proof
7
14
Follow-Up / Last Chance
"Did you see this?" re-engagement email
Step 3: Write Each Email
For each email, write all four components:
Subject Line: 40-60 characters. Use curiosity, specificity, or direct benefit. Avoid spam trigger words (free, guaranteed, act now).
Preview Text: 80-100 characters. Extends the subject line, adds context or intrigue. Shown in inbox preview.
Body Copy:
Email 1-2: 200-300 words. Focus on value, zero sell pressure.
Email 3-4: 250-350 words. Introduce product naturally in context.
After all emails, provide the Setup Instructions section.
Step 6: Self-Validation
Before presenting output, verify:
All 5-7 emails present with subject, preview text, body, and CTA
FTC disclosure included on every email containing affiliate links
Email spacing is logical (not all on day 1)
Value emails outnumber pitch emails in the sequence
CTA links point to correct affiliate URLs
If any check fails, fix the output before delivering. Do not flag the checklist to the user — just ensure the output passes.
Output Schema
output_schema_version:"1.0.0"# Semver — bump major on breaking changessequence:product_name:stringaffiliate_url:stringaudience:stringemail_count:numbertotal_days:number# span of the sequence in daysemails:-number:number# 1-7day:number# send delay in days from signuptype:string# welcome | value | soft-sell | hard-sell | objection | follow-upsubject:stringpreview_text:stringbody:string# full email bodycta_text:string# button/link textcta_url:string# affiliate link or engagement actionsetup:recommended_esp:string[]# e.g., ["ConvertKit", "Beehiiv", "ActiveCampaign"]automation_notes:string# how to set up the delay/trigger logicab_test_suggestion:string# what to A/B test first
Output Format
Present the sequence as clearly separated email blocks (as shown in Step 5). After the last email, add a Setup Instructions section:
---
SETUP INSTRUCTIONS
---
ESP Recommendations: ConvertKit, Beehiiv, or ActiveCampaign
Trigger: New subscriber joins list / completes opt-in form
Delays: Set each email to fire X days after the previous
A/B Test First: Subject lines on Email 5 (the hard sell) — highest impact
Tag to apply: Add an "affiliate-[product]" tag to track clicks in your ESP
---
Error Handling
No affiliate URL provided: "I'll write the sequence structure now. Drop in your affiliate link where I've marked [YOUR_AFFILIATE_LINK] before setting it up in your ESP."
Unknown product: Research the product using web search if possible. If not found, ask: "Can you tell me the top 2-3 benefits of [product]? I'll write the sequence around those."
Audience too vague ("everyone"): Default to "online business owners and marketers." Note: "I used a general audience. For better conversions, replace 'you' with specific language like 'as a freelancer...' or 'for SaaS founders...' throughout."
No lead magnet info: Email 1 defaults to a "welcome + what to expect" format rather than lead magnet delivery.
Request for 3 emails or fewer: "A 3-email sequence is too short to build trust before the sell. I recommend at least 5. Want me to write a 5-email version?"
Examples
Example 1: Product + audience provided
User: "Write an email sequence for HeyGen (my link: heygen.com/ref/abc123) targeting YouTube creators who opted in for my AI tools checklist."
Action: 7-email sequence, Day 0 delivers checklist, emails 2-3 teach AI video creation tips, emails 4-7 pitch HeyGen with creator-specific angles (save editing time, AI avatars, multilingual).
Example 2: Chained from S1
Context: S1 found Semrush with 30% recurring commission targeting SEO consultants.
User: "Now write an email sequence for this."
Action: Pull product details from S1 output. Write 7-email sequence targeting SEO consultants. Lead magnet assumed to be SEO-related content.
Example 3: Minimal input
User: "Write me a drip sequence for my Notion template affiliate program"
Action: Ask for affiliate URL and audience. Use Notion affiliate program knowledge for benefits. Write 5-email sequence (conservative default for shorter products with simpler buying journey).
References
shared/references/ftc-compliance.md — FTC affiliate disclosure requirements. Apply to every email containing an affiliate link.
shared/references/affitor-branding.md — Affitor footer. Include in plain text footer of each email.
