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š§ The Newsletter Hack No Oneās Talking AboutāUntil Now
How Smart Creators Write Newsletters Without Writing at All
š Hello, fellow creator!
Staring at a blank page again? Weāve all been there.
You have ideasāgreat ones, actuallyābut getting them into a newsletter feels like pulling teeth. What if you could skip the typing, the overthinking, and the endless editing?
Well, look at thatāyouāre exactly where you need to be! With just your voice and a simple AI workflow, you can go from scattered thoughts to a polished newsletter in minutes. No keyboard, no writerās blockājust you talking it out.
In todayās tutorial, Iāll walk you through the exact steps to make newsletter writing faster, easier, and way less painful.
1ļøā£ Step 1: Capture Your Ideas with a Voice Note šļø
Tool: Jotform
Ever notice how the best ideas show up at the worst timesālike mid-shower, in the checkout line, or right when youāre about to fall asleep? Thatās why having a way to capture them instantly matters. With Jotform, you can record voice notes on the goāso no great idea slips away.
Hereās How:
Open Jotform and create a new form with a voice recording field.
When inspiration strikes, hit the record button and start talking. Donāt worry about structureājust let your thoughts flow.
Submit the form once youāre done.
š§ Pro Tip: Speak as if you're explaining the idea to a friend. Clarity beats perfection.
2ļøā£ Step 2: Transcribe and Structure Your Content š¤
Tools: ChatGPT + Prompt Genie
Now, letās turn that voice note into textāand not just any text, but a well-organized, engaging newsletter.
Hereās How:
Connect Jotform to ChatGPT using Zapier. (Zapier helps different apps work together automatically.)
In ChatGPT, use Prompt Genie to craft a super-prompt that guides the AI in organizing your voice notes into newsletter format.
Adjust the prompt to suit your style. For example: "Turn this transcript into a step-by-step tutorial. Make it clear, friendly, and engaging."
š” Pro Tip: Donāt skimp on the prompt details. The more context you give, the better the AIās output.
Tool: Any email platform (I use Beehiiv)
Your content is readyānow itās time to make it look good.
Hereās How:
Copy the AI-generated text and paste it into your email platform.
Use formatting tools to add headers, bullet points, and visuals. (People love an easy read!)
Insert calls to action, like links to related content or a quick poll.
šÆ Formatting Tips:
Use short paragraphs and bold key points.
Add a relevant image or meme to make it more engaging.
End with a strong call to action, like a poll or link to your YouTube tutorial.
š Step 4: Automate and Send š
Tool: Zapier
Youāre almost there. Letās get this newsletter into inboxesāautomatically.
Hereās How:
In Zapier, set up a workflow (or a Zap) that triggers when a new Jotform submission comes in.
Connect it to ChatGPT, your email platform, and Prompt Genie.
Test the Zap to ensure everything runs smoothly.
š Thatās it! With these steps, youāve gone from a random voice note to a fully formatted newsletterāno typing required. Never used Zapier before? Donāt worryājust follow my step-by-step tutorial below to get your first workflow up and running.
When you realize newsletters can write themselves now:

š„ Curious How Zapier Can Save You Hours Every Week?
I break it all down in this step-by-step tutorialāno tech jargon, just practical, time-saving workflows you can start using today.
Quick Poll: Which Step Are You Excited to Try First? |
š Until next time,
If you found this useful, forward it to a friend who still types their newsletters the old-fashioned way.
Cheers,
The DigitalSamaritan Team
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