15 Copy-Paste Scripts That Made Me Money Online (Steal Them)

I stared at the blank email for 40 minutes. I knew I needed to reach out to potential clients. I knew what service I was offering. But I couldn’t figure out how to say it without sounding desperate, salesy, or like every other “digital marketer” in their inbox. So I did nothing. For three months. Then I found a simple script, changed three sentences, and hit send. Two days later, I had my first paid client.

The problem was never my skills or my offer. The problem was the blank screen. Here are 15 copy-paste scripts that actually work — for outreach, Medium writing, freelancing, and selling. I’ve used every single one. Some made me hundreds of dollars. Some opened doors that changed everything. Stop overthinking. Start copying.

Part 1: Cold Outreach Scripts (For Freelancers) Script #1: The “I Noticed” Email

When to use: Cold outreach to businesses that might need your service Template:

Subject: Quick thought about [their company/blog] Hi [Name], I came across [their website/article/recent post] and noticed [specific thing they're doing well]. I also noticed [area where they could improve or expand]. I help [type of business] with [specific outcome] through [your service]. Would you be open to a quick 10-minute call to see if this makes sense for you? Either way, keep up the great work on [reference something specific]. [Your name] [Link to portfolio/samples]

Real example I sent: “Hi Sarah, I came across your productivity blog and loved your article on time-blocking. I noticed you’re publishing 2x per month — I help productivity bloggers scale to 8+ articles per month using AI-assisted workflows without losing their voice. Would you be open to a 10-minute call?” Result: She replied in 6 hours, we talked, she hired me for 4 articles at $150 each.

Script #2: The “Free Value First” DM

When to use: Reaching out to potential clients on Twitter/LinkedIn

Template: Hey [Name], really enjoyed your post about [topic]. Quick Q: Have you tried [specific tactic]? I've seen it work well for [similar situation]. No pitch here—just thought you might find it useful. Let me know if you want me to send over the template/process. Why it works: You’re giving before asking. 60% of people who responded to this eventually asked what I do.

Script #3: The “Portfolio Builder”

When to use: When you’re just starting and need testimonials Template: Subject: Free [service] for testimonial

Hi [Name], I'm building my [freelance writing/design/whatever] portfolio and offering free work to 3 businesses this month in exchange for a testimonial. Here's what I'd deliver: - [Specific deliverable] - [Specific deliverable] - [Specific deliverable] Timeline: [X days] If you're interested, I just need: - [What you need from them] - Permission to use the work in my portfolio - A short testimonial if you're happy with it Sound fair? [Your name]

Result: 3 out of 10 said yes. I got 3 portfolio pieces and 2 of them became paying clients later.

Part 2: Medium Article Templates

Script #4: The “Personal Experiment” Article Structure

When to use: When you tested something and want to share results Template: Title: "I [did X] for [time period]. Here's what happened." Hook: The moment you decided to try this Section 1: Why you tried it (the problem you had) Section 2: What you did (daily actions) Section 3: The results (numbers, screenshots, honest breakdown) Section 4: What actually worked vs. what didn't Section 5: Would you do it again? Ending: One action step for the reader Example: “I used AI to write every article for 30 days. Here’s what happened.”

Script #5: The “Anti-Advice” Article Structure

When to use: When you want to challenge common advice Template: Title: "Stop [common advice]. Do this instead." Hook: "Everyone tells you to X. Almost nobody tells you Y." Section 1: The common advice (acknowledge it) Section 2: Why it doesn't work for most people Section 3: What actually works (your alternative) Section 4: Real example of your method Section 5: Simple action plan Ending: "The secret isn't X. It's Y." Example: “Stop chasing motivation. Build a system instead.”

Script #6: The “Simple System” Article Structure

When to use: When you have a process that works Template: Title: "The [time] [ritual/system/workflow] that [outcome]" Hook: Your life before the system Section 1: Why most systems fail Section 2: Your simple system (3-5 steps MAX) Section 3: Walk through a real example Section 4: Common mistakes Section 5: 7-day challenge for reader Ending: "You don't need complicated. You need consistent." Example: “The 20-minute morning routine that fixed my productivity.”

Part 3: Sales & Offer Scripts

Script #7: The “First Client” Pitch

When to use: Pitching your service to your first 3–5 clients Template: What I offer: [Service] that helps [target audience] achieve [specific outcome] What you get: - [Deliverable 1] - [Deliverable 2] - [Deliverable 3] Timeline: [X days/weeks] Price: $[amount] Process: 1. You send me [what you need from them] 2. I deliver [deliverable] by [date] 3. You review, I revise (1 round included) 4. You get final files Sound good? Pro tip: Keep it stupidly simple. No jargon. Just “here’s what you get, here’s what it costs.”

Script #8: The “Value Ladder” Offer

When to use: When someone asks about your service Template: I have 3 ways to work together: Option 1: [Small offer] - $[low price] Perfect if: [quick win scenario] Option 2: [Medium offer] - $[mid price] Perfect if: [ongoing need] Option 3: [Premium offer] - $[high price] Perfect if: [transformation/big project] Which one sounds like the best fit? Why it works: Lets them choose their budget level, increases perceived value.

Script #9: The “Problem → Solution” Landing Page

When to use: Simple one-page site for your service Template: Headline: [Specific outcome] for [target audience] Subheadline: [How you deliver it] in [timeframe] The Problem: You're struggling with [pain point 1] You've tried [thing that didn't work] You need [outcome] but [obstacle] The Solution: I help you [achieve outcome] through [your method] What You Get: ✓ [Benefit 1] ✓ [Benefit 2] ✓ [Benefit 3] How It Works: Step 1: [Process] Step 2: [Process] Step 3: [Result] Pricing: $[amount] Call-to-action: [Button: "Get Started" or "Book a call"] Guarantee: [Risk reversal - "If you're not happy, I'll revise until you are"]

Part 4: Engagement & Follow-Up Scripts Script #10: The “Value Comment”

When to use: Commenting on others’ Medium articles to get noticed Template: This really resonated: [quote specific line from their article] I had a similar experience with [brief personal anecdote or data point]. One thing I'd add: [small additional insight or question] Thanks for writing this—bookmarked for later! Why it works: Shows you actually read it, adds value, no self-promotion.

Script #11: The “Follow-Up After No Response”

When to use: When someone doesn’t reply to your first email Template: Subject: Re: [original subject] Hey [Name], Following up on my email from [date]. Totally understand if you're busy or not interested. Quick reminder: [one-sentence summary of what you offered] If timing's not right, no worries. If you're interested, just reply "yes" and I'll send the details. Either way, hope you're having a great week! [Your name] Result: About 30% of non-responders reply to the follow-up.

Script #12: The “Thank You for Hiring Me”

When to use: After landing your first client Template: Hey [Name], Just wanted to say thanks for trusting me with this project. Quick next steps: 1. [What you need from them] 2. [Timeline for first deliverable] 3. [How to reach you with questions] Looking forward to delivering something you'll love. Talk soon, [Your name] Why it matters: Sets professional tone, clarifies expectations, builds confidence.

Part 5: Content Repurposing Scripts

Script #13: “Turn Article Into Twitter Thread” When to use: Repurposing Medium content for Twitter ChatGPT Prompt:

Turn this article into a 10-tweet thread. Rules: - Start with a hook that makes people stop scrolling - Each tweet should be 1-2 sentences max - End with a CTA to read the full article - Keep the tone casual and conversational [Paste your article]

Script #14: “Turn Article Into LinkedIn Post” When to use: Repurposing for LinkedIn ChatGPT Prompt: Turn this article into a LinkedIn post. Format: - Start with a short personal story (2-3 lines) - Share the 3 main takeaways as bullet points - End with a question to drive comments - Keep it under 200 words [Paste your article]

Script #15: “Turn Article Into Email Newsletter” When to use: Building an email list Template:

Subject line: [Article title, shortened]

Hey [Name], [One-sentence personal intro or observation] I just published: [Article title] Here's what it covers: • [Key point 1] • [Key point 2] • [Key point 3] [One paragraph summarizing the main insight] Read it here: [Link] Talk soon, [Your name] P.S. [Small personal note or question]

The Two Rules for Using These Scripts

Rule #1: Change 30% minimum Don’t copy-paste word-for-word. That’s robotic. Adapt the structure to your:

Personality and voice
Specific situation
Target audience

The script is training wheels. Eventually, you won’t need them.

Rule #2: Test and track Keep a simple Google Doc:

What script you used
Who you sent it to
Response rate
What happened next

After 10 uses, you’ll know what works for YOU, not just what worked for me.

The Script That Changed Everything

Here’s the one that made the biggest difference: The “Just Hit Send” Script: When you’ve been staring at a blank email for 20 minutes, write this:

Hey [Name], I help [audience] with [outcome]. Interested in chatting? [Your name]

That’s it. Four sentences. It’s not perfect. It’s not clever. But it gets sent. And sent beats perfect 100% of the time.

Your Action Plan

Pick 3 scripts from this list. Not 15. Just 3. Today:

Script #1 (Cold outreach) — Send to 5 potential clients
Script #4 (Personal experiment) — Outline one Medium article
Script #10 (Value comment) — Comment on 3 articles in your niche

This week:

Send 15 cold emails using Script #1
Publish 1 article using Script #4
Leave 15 quality comments using Script #10

This month:

Track which scripts get responses
Adapt them to your voice
Build your own “script library”

Stop starting from scratch. The blank screen isn’t your friend. The template is. Copy these. Change them. Send them. Then come back and tell me which one worked.

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