beginner 30 min
How to write a newsletter with AI
Turn a rough brain-dump into a polished newsletter in about 30 minutes, with the sections in the order that actually get read.
Guide curated and reviewed byMark Barclay
Before you start
- A working AI assistant (SynaBot, ChatGPT, Claude)
- Some rough notes or links for this week's newsletter
Tools you'll use
- SynaBot
- Your email tool (Beehiiv, Substack, ConvertKit)
Steps
- 1
Brain-dump the raw material
In one page, write everything you want to cover — links, thoughts, quotes, numbers. Do not edit.
- 2
Ask the assistant for a structure
Paste the brain-dump. Ask for: one headline, a two-sentence hook, three subheads with 60-word sections, one call to action.
- 3
Rewrite the intro yourself
The intro sets the voice. Never ship an AI-written intro — it will feel generic.
- 4
Ask for three subject-line options
Give the assistant the final draft and ask for three subject lines under 50 characters, each with a different angle.
- 5
Preview and cut
Read the newsletter out loud. Cut 20% of the words. It will be sharper for it.
What you'll have at the end
A newsletter ready to schedule, with a strong subject line and an intro that sounds like you.