# Newsletter Template

## Metadata
```yaml
issue_number: "[X]"
title: "[PLACEHOLDER]"
subtitle: "[PLACEHOLDER: One-liner preview]"
publish_date: "[DATE]"
pillar: "[PLACEHOLDER: Content pillar]"
```

---

## Subject Line Options
<!-- Test different subject lines -->
1. [PLACEHOLDER: Option 1]
2. [PLACEHOLDER: Option 2]
3. [PLACEHOLDER: Option 3]

## Preview Text
```
[PLACEHOLDER: First 50-100 chars that show in email preview]
```

---

## Opening Hook
<!-- Personal, relatable, or intriguing opener -->
```
[PLACEHOLDER: 2-3 sentences that pull them in]
```

---

## Main Content

### Section 1: [Topic]
```
[PLACEHOLDER: Main insight or story]
```

### Section 2: [Topic]
```
[PLACEHOLDER: Supporting point or framework]
```

### Section 3: [Topic] (optional)
```
[PLACEHOLDER: Additional value]
```

---

## Key Takeaway
<!-- The one thing they should remember -->
```
[PLACEHOLDER: Summarize the value in 1-2 sentences]
```

---

## Action Item
<!-- What can they do with this information? -->
```
[PLACEHOLDER: Specific, actionable next step]
```

---

## Closing
```
[PLACEHOLDER: Personal sign-off, what's coming next]
```

---

## Links & Resources
<!-- Everything mentioned in the newsletter -->
- [PLACEHOLDER: Resource 1](url)
- [PLACEHOLDER: Resource 2](url)

---

## Pre-publish Checklist
- [ ] Subject line is compelling (would I open this?)
- [ ] Opening creates connection
- [ ] Value is clear and specific
- [ ] Formatting is mobile-friendly
- [ ] All links work
- [ ] CTA is clear
- [ ] Proofread for typos
- [ ] Voice matches brand (checked against voice.md)
