Generate your newsletter edition
AI writes a complete 1,500-word curated newsletter from 8 links you provide.
Generate your newsletter edition
River's Newsletter Edition Writer generates complete 1,500-word curated newsletters based on 8 links you provide. You paste links with brief context, and the AI writes a full newsletter edition with introduction, annotated summaries, analysis connecting stories, and closing thoughts. Whether you're writing daily news roundups, industry newsletters, or curated digests, you get professional newsletter copy that adds value beyond simple link sharing.
Unlike link-dump newsletters that just list articles, we create curated editions with voice and insight. The AI understands newsletter structure (engaging intro setting up edition, substantive summaries with key takeaways, connections between stories, editorial perspective, conversational tone), adds analysis and context, and writes in the personal voice newsletters require. You get editions that feel crafted and valuable, not automated aggregation.
This tool is perfect for newsletter journalists writing regular editions, beat reporters curating news roundups, industry experts sharing insights, and journalists building subscriber audiences. If you curate links but struggle writing engaging copy around them, or if you write newsletters regularly and need to draft efficiently, this tool helps. Use it whenever you've gathered your links and need professional newsletter copy to contextualize them.
What Makes Curated Newsletters Valuable
Curated newsletters succeed when they add value beyond what readers could get from following links themselves. Effective curation means selecting the best content, providing insightful summaries showing why each piece matters, connecting dots between stories, adding editorial perspective readers trust, and saving readers time while deepening their understanding. Weak newsletters just list links with one-sentence descriptions. Strong newsletters guide readers through information, highlight what's significant, and help readers think more clearly about the topic.
The best curated newsletters follow consistent structure. Open with brief intro setting up the edition (what's the theme this week? what's trending? what should readers focus on?). Present 6 to 10 curated items with substantive annotations (not just headlines, but key takeaways and why it matters). Group related items and draw connections. Add editorial commentary (your take, predictions, questions raised). Close with lighter item, question for readers, or forward-looking thought. Maintain consistent voice (conversational, authoritative, helpful). Publish consistently (daily, weekly, whatever schedule you set).
To improve newsletter quality, be ruthlessly selective (curate down to truly valuable links, not every link you saw). Write summaries from reader perspective (why should they care? what will they learn?). Add genuine insight (not just recap, but your analysis or connection). Maintain voice consistency (readers subscribe for your perspective). Test different lengths and find what works for your audience. Track which items get clicked to understand what resonates. The goal is becoming a trusted filter in your niche. Readers should think (I don't have time to follow everything, but I trust this newsletter to catch what matters).
What You Get
Complete 1,500-word newsletter edition from your 8 links
Engaging introduction setting up the edition theme
Substantive summaries with analysis for each link
Connections drawn between related stories
Editorial voice and closing thoughts throughout
How It Works
- 1Paste 8 links with contextCopy article links (one per line) with brief description of each
- 2AI writes newsletter editionOur AI generates complete curated newsletter in 3 to 5 minutes
- 3Review and copyRead through the edition and copy it
- 4Customize and sendAdd your voice and specific insights, then send to subscribers
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this actually read the articles or just work from my descriptions?
It works from the context you provide with each link. You should read the articles and provide brief descriptions. The AI creates summaries and analysis based on your input. For best results, give context like (Article about remote work showing 70% won't return to office) not just the URL. Your curation and judgment remain essential.
Can I use fewer or more than 8 links?
The tool is optimized for 8 links producing 1,500 words. You can provide 6 to 10 links and adjust. Fewer links means each gets more coverage. More links means shorter summaries per item. Eight hits the sweet spot between comprehensive coverage and substantive analysis. Adjust in your input and the output scales accordingly.
How do I make this sound like my newsletter voice?
The draft provides structure and professionalism. During editing, inject your personality through word choice, specific insights from your expertise, your characteristic phrases, and editorial opinions. Newsletter voice matters hugely. Use the structural foundation, then make it unmistakably yours through tone, opinions, and perspective only you can provide.
What if the links are all unrelated topics?
The AI will try to group and sequence them logically, but random assortment produces weaker newsletters. Best newsletters have thematic coherence (all about one beat, one industry, one topic area). If covering multiple beats, consider separate newsletter sections or editions. Readers appreciate focused curation over random interesting links.
Can I include my own original reporting or just links?
While optimized for curated links, you can include (Original: Brief report on X) as one of your items. The AI will incorporate it. Mix of curated links plus original reporting often creates strongest newsletters. You're not just filtering information, you're adding unique value through your reporting.
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