Your newsletter starter stack
Write to people who asked to hear from you. The one channel no algorithm can take away.
Pick one platform, write one issue a week, and add a signup link everywhere else you post.
The tools, in the order to set them up
- 1
Write and send
beehiiv
Free up to 2,500 subscribers, with growth tools and paid subscriptions built in.
Free up to 2,500 subscribers; paid plans from $49/mo (annual). Checked Nov 2026.
- 2
Email automation
Kit
Free up to 10,000 subscribers, and strong automations when you start selling.
Free up to 10,000 subscribers; Creator from $39/mo. Checked Nov 2026.
- 3
Header images and graphics
Canva
Quick issue headers, social teasers and lead magnet covers.
Free plan; Pro and Business plans with a free trial (price shown at checkout in your currency). Checked Nov 2026.
- 4
Lead magnets
Gamma
Turn notes into a polished guide or slide deck to give away for signups.
Free; Plus $9/seat/mo, Pro $18/seat/mo (billed annually). Checked Nov 2026.
- 5
Audio version
ElevenLabs
Read each issue aloud with an AI voice for people who prefer to listen.
Free (10k credits); Starter $6/mo, Creator $22/mo, Pro $99/mo. Checked Nov 2026.
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Next step
One Idea, Six Channels
A plain English course for building a personal brand across your newsletter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok and your own website, without posting everywhere every day.
- 34 short lessons in 8 modules
- 6 worksheets and templates
- A 30 day posting plan
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