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Let’s create your first beehiiv newsletter, from a blank draft to the final review.

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In the left panel, open the arrow beside New, then choose Blank draft post.

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On the Compose screen, click the large title area and enter a clear headline.

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Add a short subtitle explaining what your reader will get.

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Now click in the body and write your introduction, one useful tip, and a next step for your readers.

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When your draft is ready, click Next in the top right.

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Choose Email and web, Email only, or Web only. Email options send the post to your selected audience when you publish.

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Under Email audience, check the subscriber group. Only select people you intend to email.

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Choose Web only if you want the post on your site without sending an email.

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For Email and web or Email only, click Next to open the email settings.

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Under Sending details, check your subject line and edit it to describe the newsletter.

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Check the preview text too. Add a short supporting sentence. It may already contain your subtitle.

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Click Next. If your post has a web version, review the web settings.

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Check the post URL, including its ending. Keep it clear and relevant to your article.

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You can optionally upload an image, or choose one from your library, as the web post thumbnail.

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Click Preview in the top right to see how the post will look.

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Choose Email or Web, then Desktop. Check the subject, content, and layout.

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Select Mobile, check readability, and close the preview when you are finished.

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For an optional test email, use the arrow beside Preview and follow the test email options. Choose the recipient carefully.

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On the Review screen, check the destination and title. Go back to an earlier tab if anything needs changing.

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When you are ready, click Schedule to open the publishing choices.

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According to beehiiv’s help guide, you can schedule for later or choose Publish now. Check the date and time if scheduling.

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Check the destination and audience once more, then use the final Publish button to schedule or publish the post.

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Afterward, check your web post or email delivery, as appropriate. Your first issue is ready.