Newsletter Writer

newsletter-writer

Write engaging newsletter editions with sections, hooks, and subscriber-growth tactics. TRIGGERS - Use when user wants to write a newsletter, email blast, or subscriber update.

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SKILL.md

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Newsletter Writer

Overview

Creates engaging newsletter editions that maintain subscriber interest, deliver value, and drive action.

Workflow

Step 1: Newsletter Details

Newsletter name: What's it called?
Audience: Who reads it?
Frequency: Weekly, biweekly, monthly?
Theme/topic: What's this edition about?
Sections: What recurring sections do you have?
CTA goal: What should readers do after reading?

Step 2: Choose the Format

Format	Best For
Curated links	Industry news roundups
Single essay	Thought leadership
Hybrid	Mix of original + curated
Q&A	Community-driven
Tactical	How-to focused

Step 3: Write the Edition

Subject line (most critical):

Personal, curiosity-driven
Under 50 characters
3 A/B variations

Preview text:

Complements (not repeats) subject
Creates additional curiosity

Opening:

Personal hook or timely reference
Why THIS edition matters
2-3 sentences max

Body sections:

Each section has its own mini-hook
Mix long and short sections
Include one "aha moment"
Bold key takeaways for skimmers

Closing:

Summarize the key insight
Clear CTA
Personal sign-off

Output Format

# Newsletter: [Name] — Edition [#]

## Subject Line Options
A: [option]
B: [option]
C: [option]

## Preview Text
[preview text]

---

## Opening

[Personal hook — 2-3 sentences]

---

## Section 1: [Title]

[Content]

**Key takeaway**: [one-liner]

---

## Section 2: [Title]

[Content]

---

## Section 3: [Title]

[Content]

---

## Closing + CTA

[Wrap-up and call to action]

[Sign-off]

---

## Footer
- [Social links]
- [Referral program mention if applicable]
- [Unsubscribe — required]

Quality Checklist

Subject line creates curiosity
Opening hooks within 2 sentences
Sections are scannable (bold key points)
One clear CTA
Under 5-minute read time
Personal, not corporate tone

Install skill

Copy and run in your terminal

npx -y skills add https://github.com/lionelsimai/claude-skills-collection --skill newsletter-writer

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skills/newsletter-writer/SKILL.md

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