Happy Thanksgiving and Black Friday Deals!


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Black Friday Deals for Writers

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Three excuses every writer uses for not having a newsletter (and how to beat them)

Excuse 1: “I’m on deadline. I don’t have time.”

You don’t need a 1,500-word essay every week.

A newsletter can be:

  • One short update on your project
  • One tiny scene or snippet
  • One quick link or recommendation

Consistency beats perfection. If you can send one focused email every 2–4 weeks, you’re already ahead of most writers who are “waiting for things to calm down.” (Spoiler: they won’t.)

Excuse 2: “I’m terrible with tech.”

If you can copy-paste and click publish, you can run a newsletter.

With Kit, you can:

  • Use pre-made email templates.
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  • Set up one basic sequence to welcome new subscribers and deliver your reader magnet.

Excuse 3: “I don’t have a list yet, so why bother?”

Remember your reader magnet, a short story, prequel, or bonus scene that introduces your world? That’s your list-building engine.

Pair it with Kit’s free Newsletter plan (up to 10,000 subscribers, unlimited sends), and you can grow without paying a cent until you’ve got an actual crowd.

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In Case You Missed It

Steal My Creative Calendar & Fill Your Feed All Year

Why You Need a Newsletter

All is Lost vs. Dark Night of the Soul

Character Arc Secrets: The Four Beat Formula

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Lindsey

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Hi I'm Lindsey Hughes

Hi, I’m Lindsey. I love helping people discover their superpower, create compelling content, and feel excited about pitching and networking. I teach people how to pitch like a boss, network like a VIP, and write like an Oscar winner. Subscribe to my weekly newsletter for actionable creativity and career tips.

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