Write a collab pitch that gets a reply.
Generic "wanna collab?" messages get ignored. Fill in a few details and get a personalized email, a short DM, and a follow-up sequence — built on the outreach structure that earns ~3× more responses.
Everything updates live. Tweak the bracketed bits before you send — personalization is the whole point.
Subject: [their name] — a collab idea for your audience Hi [their name], I've been watching [their channel] for a while — [something specific you genuinely liked — a recent video, a bit, a series]. There's a real overlap between our audiences: I run [your channel], a [your niche] channel, and the people who watch me care about exactly what you make. I'd love to do something together. A few ideas — pick whatever fits your schedule: • A low-lift Shorts collab or shoutout swap to test the chemistry first. • A shoutout-for-shoutout to warm up our audiences first. • A Shorts response where I build on one of your recent ones. On my end I can turn the content around in about a week, and I'd cross-promote it to my whole audience the day it goes live. I'm flexible on timing — whatever works for you over the next month or two. If any of these resonate, want to hop on a quick 15-minute call to shape it? And if the timing's off, no worries at all — I'll keep watching either way. Thanks for considering it, [your name] [your channel]
Hey [their name]! Genuinely a fan of [their channel] — [something specific you genuinely liked — a recent video, a bit, a series]. I run [your channel] ([your niche]) and our audiences really overlap. Would you be up for a low-lift Shorts collab or shoutout swap to test the chemistry first? Happy to do the heavy lifting and cross-promote it. No pressure either way 🙌
Hey [their name], just floating this back up in case it got buried 🙂 Still keen to collab whenever the timing works for you — even something small to start.
No stress if now isn't the moment! Leaving the door open — if a collab ever sounds fun, I'm in. Either way, loving the recent uploads on [their channel].
Last nudge, promise! I really do think our audiences would click. If it's a no for now that's totally fine — keep up the great work on [their channel], and I'll be around when the timing's better.
The anatomy of a pitch that gets a yes
- • Personalized opener — prove you actually watch them (name a specific video or bit).
- • Why them — name the audience overlap, not just "you're big".
- • Your reach + resonance — your size and that your audience is engaged.
- • 2–3 concrete format ideas — give them something easy to say yes to.
- • A specific timeline — show you understand production.
- • A low-pressure CTA — a 15-minute call, with an easy out.
FAQ
Why do most collab DMs get ignored?
They're generic. 'Hey wanna collab?' gives the other creator nothing to say yes to. Research shows pitches that reference something specific about the creator AND offer 2–3 concrete format ideas get roughly 3× the response — that's exactly the structure this generator follows.
Email or DM — which should I send?
Use the DM for smaller creators and a warm first touch; use the email when there's a business address or for bigger/more produced collabs. Personalize the bracketed bits either way.
How many times should I follow up?
Two to three times spaced about a week apart catches most fence-sitters without being pushy. This tool drafts a day-7, day-14 and day-21 sequence for you. After that, let it go.
Is it free?
Completely free, runs entirely in your browser, and nothing you type is sent anywhere or stored.