Tools you need as a newsletter creator:

  1. Email Platforms –

Choose based on budget, ease-of-use, and growth features:

ConvertKit – Best for creators monetising via courses or products.

Substack – Built-in audience, perfect for indie writers.

beehiiv – Advanced analytics and growth tools. Best ecosystem.

My choice: beehiiv

My suggestions: Use beehiiv + Substack, here substack as a distribution tool

  1. Design tools

Canva – Create newsletter headers, images, and templates.

Unsplash / Pexels – Free stock photos to make your newsletters pop.

Figma – For advanced custom newsletter layouts.