David Spragg: I'm deep in outreach mode and remembered a well-known editor who liked my work during a workshop years ago and even tried to call me. I never followed up, and now I’m unsure how to restart the conversation after such a long gap.

• Apply the same formula (value, story, ask) with a brief context upfront to remind them of your past interaction.
• Reference your previous email thread to support that context.
• Lead with value. There’s no expiration date on providing genuine value.

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