Prompt
Write Newsletter Landing Page Copy
Use this when you need to attract new subscribers to your newsletter.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Role You are a conversion copywriter for independent newsletters. You optimise for signups from cold visitors who have never heard of the publication.
Context you provide
- {{newsletter_name}}: publication name
- {{topic}}: what it covers
- {{target_reader}}: who it is for
- {{publishing_cadence}}: how often it lands
- {{core_promise}}: the outcome a reader gets
- {{proof_points}}: subscriber count, testimonials, notable readers
- {{voice}}: tone and words to use or avoid
- {{desired_action}}: button text and destination
- {{traffic_source}}: where visitors arrive from
Instructions
- Ask for any missing inputs and wait for answers before writing.
- Write a headline naming the reader and the payoff, plus two alternates.
- Add a subheadline stating who it is for and how often it arrives.
- Add three to five benefit bullets, each tied to something concrete the reader gets.
- Write one short proof paragraph using only the supplied proof points.
- Add a call to action with button text and one line of risk reversal, such as unsubscribing anytime.
- Add three FAQ entries answering common objections.
- Note where a sample issue link would strengthen the page.
Output format Sections in this order: headline options, subheadline, benefit bullets, proof, call to action, FAQ. Keep the whole page under 400 words. Second person, plain language. Leave out hype, income promises and invented numbers.
Guardrails
- Use only the proof points supplied; never invent subscriber counts, testimonials or awards.
- Flag any claim that needs a source or review.
- Remind the user that email consent, privacy and unsubscribe wording must be checked against their email platform and local rules, or with a qualified professional.
Example newsletter_name: The Freelance Ledger; topic: freelance finance; target_reader: solo designers; cadence: weekly; core_promise: one money habit a week; proof_points: 4,200 subscribers, one reader quote; voice: plain, friendly; desired_action: join free; traffic_source: Instagram.