Are you running out of newsletter ideas as an author? Newsletters don’t have to be overcomplicated or too formal. If you feel stuck with your newsletter, you’ve come to the right place! Below, we’ll cover simple newsletter ideas for authors.

Answer A Reader’s Question 

Have you received questions from readers? This is your chance to answer the question, engage with your fans, and possibly answer questions other readers have been wondering about. 

Recommend A Book 

You could create a list of books you’re reading. Your readers are probably curious to know what kind of reading material you enjoy. You could recommend books similar to the genre you write in, as your fans will likely appreciate those too. 

Tell The Story Behind A Book You Wrote

Your readers are likely curious to know the story behind a book or the characters you’ve created. What sparked the idea? Was it something that happened in your life or a dream? 

Share A Behind-The-Scenes Into Your Life As An Author 

Readers would enjoy seeing a little behind-the-scenes look into your life as an author or the writing process. This doesn’t need to be overcomplicated. You could share a photo of your desk or even a photo of you writing. Don’t make this overly staged. Readers appreciate authenticity. 

Discuss What You’re Working On

Are you working on something but not quite ready to share the book cover yet? To get your audience excited and build momentum, you could share a graphic that announces your next book but still keep it relatively hidden.

Share A Quote

Choose a quote from your book and share it with your readers. You could discuss why it stands out to you. It could be something impactful, powerful to the story, or even just a funny moment. 

Tell Your Readers A Funny Moment

Did something funny happen during the writing or publishing process? Did you trip during an event or mistype a word that turned into a good blooper? These are moments that your readers will want to know. It’ll give your readers a look into your more fun and lighthearted side and make them feel more connected to you. 

Final Thoughts 

Newsletters don’t need to be overly serious or complicated. You don’t necessarily need to write a long and serious newsletter every week. You can have fun with them. Sometimes recommending a book, sharing a behind-the-scenes look into your life, discussing what you’re working on, or sending a quote is good enough. 

When you need a graphic for your newsletter, Book Brush is here to help! You can create quote graphics, cover reveals, and more! A graphic is the perfect way to grab your readers’ attention and add a little extra touch to your newsletter.