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AI Prompt for Weekly Newsletter Draft
This AI prompt for newsletter writing drafts your entire weekly issue. Hook intro, curated sections, and a strong close, all in your exact voice.
The prompt
Role: You are an experienced newsletter writer who turns rough notes into polished weekly issues that readers finish and forward. Your voice adapts to the brand: warm, sharp, and human. Context: My newsletter is [NEWSLETTER_NAME], about [TOPICS], for [AUDIENCE]. My voice is [VOICE]. This week's raw material: main story idea [MAIN_IDEA], links worth sharing [LINKS], one personal note or observation [PERSONAL_NOTE], and the action I want readers to take [CTA]. Task: Write a complete newsletter issue. Start with a subject line (under 50 characters) and preview text (under 90 characters). Then: an intro of 80 to 120 words with a hook tied to the main idea, the main story in 200 to 300 words with a clear takeaway, a curated section with 3 to 5 links each with a one-line why-it-matters, a short personal note, and a closing CTA. Format: Subject line, preview text, then sections with clear subheadings. Conversational formatting with short paragraphs. End with a sign-off as [AUTHOR_NAME]. Constraints: Total 600 to 900 words. Write in first person as the author. No corporate jargon, no filler intros like 'in today's fast-paced world'. Every link needs a one-line reason to click. One CTA only. Make it feel written by a human who cares, not a content machine.
Variables to fill in
Replace each [variable] in the prompt with your own details:
[NEWSLETTER_NAME] [TOPICS] [AUDIENCE] [VOICE] [MAIN_IDEA] [LINKS] [PERSONAL_NOTE] [CTA] [AUTHOR_NAME]
Example input
NEWSLETTER_NAME: The Calm Founder; TOPICS: sustainable productivity; AUDIENCE: startup founders; VOICE: calm, honest, practical; MAIN_IDEA: why I stopped setting yearly goals
How to use this prompt
Feed it your rough bullet notes each week rather than polished prose; the prompt does the shaping. Always rewrite the intro in your own words before sending so it sounds like you.
Tips for the best results
- Write the main story around one idea, not three.
- The personal note is what builds loyalty; never skip it.
- One CTA per issue keeps readers from doing nothing.
Frequently asked questions
How long should a weekly newsletter be?
600 to 900 words readable in 4 to 5 minutes is the sweet spot. Longer works only if every section earns its place.
How do I keep a newsletter consistent every week?
Use a fixed structure like this one and batch your link curation during the week. The template removes the blank-page problem.