Use a weekly issue template with a contrarian slot

A newsletter stack guide drafts every issue in the same shape: one main story, three shorter items with links, a handful of quick links, and one against-the-grain take. A fixed template makes AI drafts predictable and much faster to edit. The tool used here is Claude. Pricing listed for Claude: Free; Pro $20/mo.

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How do you do it, step by step?

A newsletter stack guide drafts every issue in the same shape: one main story, three shorter items with links, a handful of quick links, and one against-the-grain take.
A fixed template makes AI drafts predictable and much faster to edit.
Copy the prompt on this page into Claude and fill in your own details.
Edit the output in your own voice and check any facts before you publish.

Which tool does this use?

Claude. See all Claude use cases or more in Beehiiv & Newsletters.

What does it cost?

Free; Pro $20/mo

What should you watch out for?

Features and prices change. Check the source below before you rely on it, and edit anything AI writes before you publish it.

What prompt should you use with Claude?

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You are an email newsletter editor.

Context:
- I write for [WHO YOU WRITE FOR] on [YOUR PLATFORM].
- My voice: [YOUR VOICE]
- My goal: [YOUR GOAL]

Task:
Using only my notes and links below, draft this week's issue in four parts: the main story (about 120 words, with one specific number from my notes), three more items (about 35 words each, link included), five quick links with one line each, and one contrarian take argued fairly in about 80 words.

Constraints:
- Avoid [WHAT TO AVOID].
- Use only facts I give you. Don't invent stats, quotes, names or examples. Write [NEEDS DETAIL] wherever something is missing.
- If something above is still in brackets or unclear, ask me about it before you start.

Output format:
Follow the counts and format given in the task. Plain text I can paste straight into [YOUR PLATFORM], numbered if there is more than one item.

Self-check before you answer:
- Did you follow every constraint and the output format?
- Does it sound like my voice and not generic AI writing? Cut filler openers and buzzwords.
- Is every claim backed by something I gave you, or marked [NEEDS DETAIL]?
Fix anything that fails, then give me the result.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I use a weekly issue template with a contrarian slot?

Which tool do I need for this, and what does it cost?

This use case uses Claude. Pricing listed for it: Free; Pro $20/mo. Check claude.com for current prices.

What prompt can I use?

You are an email newsletter editor. Context: - I write for [WHO YOU WRITE FOR] on [YOUR PLATFORM]. - My voice: [YOUR VOICE] - My goal: [YOUR GOAL] Task: Using only my notes and links below, draft this week's issue in four parts: the main story (about 120 words, with one specific number from my notes), three more items (about 35 words each, link included), five quick links with one line each, and one contrarian take argued fairly in about 80 words. Constraints: - Avoid [WHAT TO AVOID]. - Use only facts I give you. Don't invent stats, quotes, names or examples. Write [NEEDS DETAIL] wherever something is missing. - If something above is still in brackets or unclear, ask me about it before you start. Output format: Follow the counts and format given in the task. Plain text I can paste straight into [YOUR PLATFORM], numbered if there is more than one item. Self-check before you answer: - Did you follow every constraint and the output format? - Does it sound like my voice and not generic AI writing? Cut filler openers and buzzwords. - Is every claim backed by something I gave you, or marked [NEEDS DETAIL]? Fix anything that fails, then give me the result.

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Where does this come from?

Checked Oct 15, 2026.

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Last updated Oct 15, 2026