How I Run a 13,000-Subscriber Newsletter With AI: My Full System Revealed
A complete behind-the-scenes guide to the AI systems I built to research, write, design, optimize for SEO, and grow my Substack newsletter, plus how to build yours.
TL;DR
- AI is integrated into research, drafting, visual creation, SEO optimization, content repurposing, metrics tracking, and invoice downloading for the newsletter.
- The author maintains direct control over content decisions, writing, community engagement, and product testing on Substack.
- AI systems are built using tools like Amplifiers, with foundational skills for audience and business profiles to guide AI.
- Automated systems pull relevant AI news daily and monitor weekly trends across multiple platforms for content ideas.
- AI assists in researching topics thoroughly, polishing drafts written by the author, and drafting content in collaboration with AI.
- Custom AI skills are developed for maintaining a consistent authorial voice, writing introductions, and structuring articles.
- AI is used for creating thumbnails and infographics, significantly reducing the time spent on visual content.
- The author advocates for building a personal 'AI OS' to consolidate writing skills and context for faster, better work.