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Jaideep Parashar
Jaideep Parashar

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The AI Workflow That Runs My Newsletter (Step-by-Step)

Publishing a newsletter consistently is one of the best ways to build authority.
But here’s the problem: most people start strong, then burn out.

I’ve been running the ReThynk AI Newsletter on LinkedIn, reaching 30,000+ global readers — and AI is the reason I can do it without a full editorial team.

AI Workflow for Newsletter

Here’s my exact step-by-step workflow.

1️⃣ Idea Collection

Every week, I capture insights from:

  • Books I’m reading
  • AI experiments I run
  • Community questions
  • Industry news

💡 Prompt Example:

“List 10 newsletter topic ideas for professionals curious about AI productivity. Make them practical and engaging.”

This gives me a pool of ready-to-use ideas.

2️⃣ Research & Validation

I use Perplexity AI and ChatGPT to validate which topics are trending or high-value.

💡 Prompt Example:

“Summarize the top 3 recent trends in AI for small businesses. Include examples and potential challenges.”

This ensures my newsletter is always fresh.

3️⃣ Drafting the Issue

Instead of writing from scratch, I use AI for scaffolding.

💡 Prompt Example:

“You are a newsletter editor. Create a 3-section outline for an AI newsletter issue: (1) Insight of the Week, (2) Practical Prompt, (3) Recommended Tool.”

Then I add stories, lessons, and frameworks from my own work.

4️⃣ Editing & Tone Polishing

AI helps tighten language and ensure readability.

💡 Prompt Example:

“Polish this newsletter draft for clarity and flow. Keep the tone professional yet approachable.”

Why: Readers stay engaged when content feels human, not robotic.

5️⃣ Repurposing Across Platforms

Every issue becomes:

  • A LinkedIn post (for reach)
  • A Twitter thread (for engagement)
  • A dev.to article (for SEO and credibility) 💡 Prompt Example:

“Turn this newsletter issue into a 6-tweet thread with a strong hook and call-to-action.”

📂 Resources to Build Your Own

Final Thought

The secret isn’t writing more.
It’s building a repeatable system where AI handles structure, research, and repurposing — while you bring the insights and voice.

That’s why the ReThynk AI Newsletter has grown into a global platform without exhausting me.

📌 Next Post: “5 Mistakes Businesses Make When Adopting AI” — lessons to avoid before investing in tools and strategies.

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Deepak Parashar

The best part is you always share the prompts. It makes easy to implement.

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Jaideep Parashar

Thank you

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Jaideep Parashar

The secret isn’t writing more.
It’s building a repeatable system.