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Launch a Paid Newsletter

Turn a niche you know into recurring subscription income.

Pick a niche where you have an unfair information advantage, publish consistently, grow with recommendations, and convert readers into paying subscribers.

  1. 1

    Pick the niche and promise

    A specific reader, a specific outcome, a specific cadence.

    Tool
    ClaudeAnthropic's assistant, known for writing quality and long documents.
  2. 2

    Set up the publication

    Landing page, signup flow, and paid tier.

    Tool
    beehiivNewsletter platform with built-in growth and monetization tools.
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    SubstackPublish a paid newsletter with zero setup.
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    GhostOpen-source publishing platform for newsletters and paid memberships.
  3. 3

    Design the brand

    Header, social cards, and a recognizable look.

    Tool
    CanvaDrag-and-drop design for non-designers: social posts, decks, and brand kits.
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    FigmaCollaborative interface design in the browser, and the industry standard.
  4. 4

    Publish and grow

    Consistent issues plus cross-promotion and recommendations.

    Tool
    beehiivNewsletter platform with built-in growth and monetization tools.
    Tool
    BufferAffordable social media scheduling for small teams.
  5. 5

    Convert to paid

    Paywalled issues, launch discounts, and win-back flows.

    Tool
    beehiivNewsletter platform with built-in growth and monetization tools.
    Tool
    StripeDeveloper-first payments infrastructure for the internet.