Jul 9, 2021
When you get started writing your newsletter, you'll have to make a few decisions. Are you going to publish on Substack, or Ghost? How are you going to monetize? Having the right tools can help you succeed faster. Here's a list of software Newsletter Crew members swear by using to grow their business.
Writing:
The Most Dangerous Writing App: Write continuously or your words disappear.
Draft: Keep track of wordcount and receive prompts and nudges.
Cold Turkey: Block distractions for writing time.
Editing:
Grammarly: Correct and edit basic mistakes.
MailTester: Check your writing for promotional or spammy language.
Design:
Canva: Easy to use design tool to make your own graphics.
Really Good Emails: Find email templates to download.
Flodesk: Use professional email templates.
Unsplash: Free, open-use images.
Death To Stock: High quality, professional stock images.
Mailstudio: Create email designs.
Antwort: Code responsive email designs across all platforms.
Discovery:
Typefully: Distraction-free editor to write & publish tweets and threads.
Buffer: Schedule tweets and LinkedIn posts.
Tweetdeck: Follow writers in your niche and organize lists.
Luma: Host free events.
Crowdcast: Record and distribute webinars.
Typeform: Run surveys and collect emails.
Monetization:
Swapstack: Find newsletter sponsorships for free.
Letterhead: Create a marketplace to sell ads.
Refersion: Launch an affiliate program
Mirror: Create blockchain-based ownership for your writing.
Buy me a coffee: Accept support from fans.
Tip Jar: Accept tips for tweets.
Patreon: Paywall content and podcasts.
Growth:
Viral Loops: Template-based referral marketing
Spark Loop: Email referral tool.
Magic Links: One click email sign up.
Mailflagger: Track analytics and tweak your strategy.
