# Newsletters

> Draft long-form LinkedIn newsletters and X Articles with Ghost's Newsletter Composer: pick a pillar, generate five ideas, choose a tone, write a 500–800 word draft and export it.

Source: https://www.growwithghost.io/docs/content/newsletters/

The Newsletter Composer drafts long-form LinkedIn newsletters and X Articles in your voice.

**Where to find it:** sidebar → **Content → Newsletters**.

## Write a newsletter

1. **Select a content pillar.** No pillars yet? Create one in [Persona hub](https://www.growwithghost.io/docs/getting-started/persona).
2. **Topic direction** (optional): guide the ideas, or leave it blank.
3. Click **Generate Ideas**. Ghost suggests **five** ideas, each with a title and a one-line summary. **Regenerate All** for five more.
4. Pick an idea and a **tone**: Professional, Conversational, Thought Leader or Storytelling. Switch on **Match my voice** to use your voice settings.
5. Ghost writes a draft of **500–800 words** with subheadings.
6. Edit the title and body, or give an instruction and click **Regenerate**.

## Save and export

| Button | What it does |
|--------|--------------|
| **Copy** | Copy the text |
| **Export MD** | Download as Markdown |
| **Save as Draft / Approved / Posted** | Save it to your [Content library](https://www.growwithghost.io/docs/content/content-library) |
| **Discard** | Throw it away |

Saved newsletters live in the Content library. Click **View Saved** to jump there. Drafts aren't saved automatically, so save before you leave the page.

> **Note:** Ghost doesn't publish newsletters for you. Copy or export the draft and publish it in LinkedIn's newsletter editor, X, or your email tool.

## Tips

- One idea per issue, with a clear takeaway.
- Use subheadings so it's easy to skim.
- End with one call to action: reply, book a call, or read something.
- Publish on a regular schedule, every week or every two weeks.