Newsletter Writer

The Prompt

Write an email newsletter edition about: [TOPIC/THEME]

Newsletter context:
- Name: [NEWSLETTER NAME]
- Audience: [WHO SUBSCRIBES]
- Tone: [casual/professional/witty/authoritative]
- Typical length: [word count]

Provide:
1. **Subject lines** (5 options, A/B testable):
   - Under 50 chars
   - At least one with a number
   - At least one with curiosity gap
   - Preview text for each (40 chars)

2. **Opening:** Personal hook that earns the next scroll (not "Happy Monday!")

3. **Sections** (3-5):
   - Section header (emoji + concise label)
   - Content (insight, not just news — add your take)
   - One link per section with context on why it's worth clicking

4. **Closing:**
   - Key takeaway in one sentence
   - Engagement prompt (reply trigger or poll)
   - PS line (personal or promotional)

Keep total reading time under 4 minutes. Bold key phrases for scanners.

How To Use It

Provide your newsletter’s context and the topic for this edition. Works for curated newsletters (link collections), original newsletters (essays), and hybrid formats.

Why It Works

Newsletter engagement lives or dies on two things: subject line open rates and whether readers scroll to the end. This prompt optimizes both by front-loading value and using section breaks that match how people actually read email (scanning, not linear).

Variations

Curated roundup:

Here are 8 links I want to include in this week's newsletter. For each: write a 2-sentence summary explaining why my audience should care, not just what the link is.

Welcome sequence:

Write a 5-email welcome sequence for new subscribers. Each email should: deliver value, reveal personality, and build toward [CONVERSION GOAL].

Re-engagement email:

Write an email to subscribers who haven't opened in 60 days. No guilt trips. Offer genuine value and a low-friction reason to stay.