Substack
Write a welcome DM that isn't awkward
Growth guides suggest DMing new readers, and plenty of writers say that feels strange. Have AI give you a short, warm template you personalize each time.
Done with CChatGPT
"really feels awkward to message people out of the blue!"reddit.com
What it does
Growth guides suggest DMing new readers, and plenty of writers say that feels strange. Have AI give you a short, warm template you personalize each time.
Cost
Free; Plus $20/mo
Worth knowing
Features and prices change. Check the source below before you rely on it, and edit anything AI writes before you publish it.
Try it yourself with ChatGPT
Write 3 short welcome messages (under 40 words) I can send to a new subscriber of my newsletter about [topic]. Friendly, no selling, and end with one easy question about what they want to read.Open ChatGPT ↗
Sources
- https://www.reddit.com/r/Substack/comments/1vptawq/heres_how_you_can_get_your_first_100_subscribers/
- https://help.openai.com/en/articles/6950777-what-is-chatgpt-plus
Checked Oct 13, 2026.
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