5 Tips For Writing Catchy Newsletters

I've subscribed to great newsletters over the past few weeks and lately I look back on the reasons why I decided to subscribe to them in the first place. There has to be some secret formula for writing catchy newsletters, correct? Let's see what made me decide to want to receive these newsletters:

Was it the attractive layout? Yes.

Was it the snappy content?Yes

Was it the people behind the company? Yes.

As you can see, these are the same reasons why we love some blogs and websites. Writing catchy newsletters uses the same basic principles as writing great blog posts and effective web copies, but I believe there are 2 things that make newsletters unique: well planned subject lines and powerful introductory one liners.

In blogs and websites, you have the option to go to another post or page to read something else if you don't like what you see. On the other hand, in the case of newsletters in inboxes, the subject line is very powerful. It will determine whether or not a newsletter will be opened.

Every now and then we need to be reminded of the basics. So whether you're just thinking to launch a newsletter or planning to give your current one a makeover, here are some ideas to guide you in creating catchy newsletters:

Tip #1- Pique your readers' interest with a great subject line.

Make your recipient stop, pause and notice. Email newsletters, just like any other email, get stuck in the inbox unless it's viewed and read. Thus, the first tip is to make a catchy subject line that will draw the recipient's attention.

Tip #2 - K.I. S.S.

Now that you have their attention, your next task is to give them a reason to linger and read some more. Keep your newsletter straight to the point and simple. (KISS) Be brief and straight to the point. Convey your message immediately. Draw up a smashing first sentence or paragraph.

Tip #3 - Adjust writing style to your readers.

The only way for you to connect is to get to know your readers - their demographics, their profiles, their likes and dislikes and other preferences. Suit the tone of your writing to what you think will communicate well with your recipients.

Tip #4 - Lay it out in bullets.

All text, in paragraph form, is not ideal in email newsletters. Your readers could be missing certain points because they could just be trailing off while reading your lengthy and continuous articles. Pique their interest over and over again by highlighting or emphasizing essential points or naming the basic points.

Tip #5 - Tell readers what to do next.

Would you prefer that they share or forward your newsletter or direct them to your website? Email newsletters are not social letters. It's actually a news source that could be shared to other people through forwarding. Ensure that the information that you share is of value and therefore definitely good enough to be worth spreading.

Remember, people today subscribe to several newsletters, not just one or two. So make sure yours gets opened. With these tips, writing catchy newsletters shouldn't be too tricky. Good luck and happy newsletter writing!