Author newsletter examples for when you do not know what to send.
Most authors do not need more pressure to “be consistent.” They need repeatable email angles that feel natural for their books and readers. These are the newsletter types AuthorMailingLists is built to help draft.
- Book launch updates and preorder reminders
- Behind-the-scenes notes from the manuscript
- Character, theme, quote, and setting emails
- Reader questions and re-engagement messages
Build your list, draft better emails, and keep readers engaged from one author-first dashboard.
A focused workflow for author email marketing.
Use AuthorMailingLists.com to turn reader interest into owned email lists, useful campaigns, and repeatable launch routines.
Use your book as source material
Emails are easier when the drafts come from real themes, scenes, quotes, characters, and problems your book already contains.
Rotate repeatable angles
A simple rotation keeps the list warm without forcing every send to be a major announcement.
End with one clear action
Ask readers to preorder, reply, review, share, vote, download, or read next. One email should not ask for everything.
A simple way to put this into practice.
- 1 Send a welcome email after signup.
- 2 Introduce the book or series world.
- 3 Share one useful, funny, moving, or surprising detail.
- 4 Invite a reply or click.
- 5 Use evergreen automation so the next send is not a blank page.
What our users say
"As an author, building a loyal readership is essential, and newsletters play a key role in maintaining that connection while helping to promote and sell books. However, many email marketing platforms charge substantial monthly fees, which can quickly become expensive for independent authors. Author Mailing Lists offers a refreshing and cost-effective alternative. Rather than charging a monthly subscription, it provides access for a modest annual fee, making it more affordable than many comparable services. The platform is straightforward to use, with helpful templates designed to make newsletter creation simple and professional. There is even a template specifically tailored for authors. Users can add their email content, headers, images, and book details, then either save the newsletter or schedule it to be sent at a chosen time. One of the standout features is the fully automated option. By entering your author details and book information, Author Mailing Lists can create and send regular emails on your behalf. This is a valuable tool for authors who understand the importance of consistent communication but may struggle to find the time or inspiration to write a newsletter every month. Overall, Author Mailing Lists is an excellent solution for authors looking for an affordable, easy-to-use, and time-saving newsletter platform. It removes much of the stress from email marketing and allows writers to focus more on writing while still keeping their readers engaged."
Start free. Pay when you outgrow it.
Annual = 10x monthly. Two months free.
Free
forever forever
- 500 emails per month total
- Up to 2 lists
- Up to 2 books
- Preview 1 AI draft from your book
- Embeddable signup widget
- Double opt-in confirmation
- CSV import
- "Powered by AuthorMailingLists" footer on every send
- Upgrade to schedule or regenerate AI drafts
- No automation sequences
Author
or $90/yr (save 2 months) billed once - $7.50/mo equivalent
- 10,000 emails per month total
- Up to 5 lists
- Up to 10 books
- AI email generation from your book
- Pre-built launch / weekly / re-engagement sequences
- ConvertKit + CSV importers
- Reader-magnet delivery (free chapter on signup)
- No "Powered by" footer
- No A/B subject-line testing — upgrade to Active.
Active
or $190/yr (save 2 months) billed once - $15.83/mo equivalent
- 40,000 emails per month total
- Up to 20 lists
- Up to 50 books
- AI subject-line A/B testing
- Engagement-based auto-segmentation (hot / warm / cold)
- Mailchimp + ConvertKit native importers
- Priority support
Pro
or $490/yr (save 2 months) billed once - $40.83/mo equivalent
- 150,000 emails per month total
- Unlimited lists
- Unlimited books
- Priority deliverability lane
- Advanced automation workflows
- Dedicated support
- Early access to new features
Stripe billing. Cancel anytime; you keep access through your paid period. Upgrades are prorated; downgrades take effect at period end.
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