Right now is a great time to reach out to your past clients and offer support!
We've created a template and a few tips for reaching out so that you can maintain your relationships throughout your animation career.
![How Animators Can Reach Out to Past Clients](https://businessofanimation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/How-Animators-Can-Reach-Out-to-1024x1024.png)
Keep your messages short
Remember these points and follow this template...
![Keep your message short](https://businessofanimation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/How-Animators-Can-Reach-Out-to-1-1024x1024.png)
- Use a personalized intro
- Spark something personal about your connection with them
- Say why you're reaching out and say it directly and clearly
![Use a personalized intro
Spark something personal about your connection with them
Say why you're reaching out and say it directly and clearly](https://businessofanimation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/How-Animators-Can-Reach-Out-to-2-1024x1024.png)
Sample Template
"Hi Mark, I hope everything is well on your end. I recently tried this new wine, and it reminded me of when I worked on your wine brand's animation which I really enjoyed.
(Add the following...)
![Sample template](https://businessofanimation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/How-Animators-Can-Reach-Out-to-3-1024x1024.png)
Option 1
I am reaching out to see if you have any more animation work I can support you with.
Option 2
I am reaching out to see if you know anyone who needs an animation service.
![Option 1
Option 2](https://businessofanimation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/How-Animators-Can-Reach-Out-to-4-1024x1024.png)
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