12 Must-Follow Creator Newsletters for 2024

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Here’s an idea:

Make 2024 the year you stop endlessly scrolling on social media.

One way to improve the quality of information we consume is to regularly curate and refine the sources, and replace them with more focused and valuable content.

This is one of those things that doesn’t take much time to do, but will drastically improve your everyday life.

Take some time to go through your social media feed—look for the weak links and do some unfollowing.

Be more intentional about the content you let into your world.

Replace that random social media noise with consistent, highly-actionable newsletters that can actually help you grow as a content creator.

Want a head start? 👇️ 

Here are 12 creator newsletters that are worth your attention:

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CreatorBoom

John Bardos helps you discover quality content without putting in so much work. His newsletter, “CreatorBoom,” shares the best links of the week to help you start and grow a content focused business.

Each piece he curates comes with a short list of the “big ideas” you’ll find inside. This is the perfect resource for keeping up with the best of the creator economy.

Creator Hooks

Are you a YouTube video creator? If so, “Creator Hooks” by Jake Thomas is a must read. Jake shares the SECRETS of highly click-able and intriguing YouTube video titles.

Remember: Your video doesn’t get seen if it doesn’t get clicked on—and Creator Hooks shows you how to use curiosity, fear, and desire to craft irresistible titles.

Creator Science

Jay Clouse helps you build a sustainable creator business. His newsletter, “Creator Science,” shares firsthand experiments, expert interviews, and evidence-backed advice every week.

Jay is one of my favorite content creators in the space, and his insights are invaluable.

Cut the Fluff

Erica Schneider is someone who cuts to the chase—and teaches you how to do the same.

Her newsletter, “Cut the Fluff,” helps readers refine their writing by focusing on the editing process… everything from the details to the high level view. This is a fantastic newsletter for anyone interested in expressing their voice online.

Film Booth Club

Ed Lawrence helps educational YouTubers grow. His newsletter, “Booth Club,” covers content strategy, storytelling, creativity, and video production.

Ed knows a thing or two about YouTube. He’s grown more than 1 successful YouTube channel… and despite having made hundreds of videos—keeps coming up with creative ways to package and present information.

For The Interested

Josh Spector always finds the simple approach to content creation. In his newsletter “For the Interested,” Josh shares proven growth strategies for creative entrepreneurs—focused on newsletter & social media growth, productivity, and copywriting tips.

Josh always aims for actionable (as opposed to interesting…), and I guarantee you will appreciate his ”value-per-minute” approach.

Growth in Reverse

Chenell Basilio shows us exactly how successful newsletter creators have become successful—by working backwards.

Her newsletter “Growth in Reverse,” provides in-depth deep dives on the steps that creators have taken to grow massive newsletter audiences. There are valuable takeaways to learn in each post.

Hidden Levers

Mike Cardona helps you get significant things done with minimal effort. His newsletter, “Hidden Levers,” offers actionable tips and done-for-you AI/automation templates using simple, mostly no-code apps.

Amplify your efforts with his useful, actionable techniques and strategies… all designed to save you time.

Newsletter Operator

Matt McGarry shows us the best ways to grow and monetize our newsletter.

Having worked directly with some of the most successful newsletters ever, Matt’s “Newsletter Operator” shares the tactics and strategies top newsletters are using to grow their audience. This is the insider info every newsletter creator needs.

The Prompt Warrior

Mortiz Kremb teaches you how to leverage AI to grow your business. His newsletter, “The Prompt Warrior,” shares high-value insights and specific techniques we can use to take full advantage of chatbots like ChatGPT.

If you’re unsure of how to utilize AI as a content creator—this is a perfect place to start!

The Steal Club

Alex Llull shares precisely how successful creators operate. His newsletter, “The Steal Club,” curates proven, best-in-class tactics to grow your audience and revenue.

Find the best hacks, tips, and real world examples you’ll need as a creator. In the spirit of famous creator-author Austin Kleon… Steal Like an Artist!

Write on Time

George Blackman knows how to write an engaging YouTube script.

In his newsletter, “Write on Time,” George shares frameworks and tactics that he has used to help successful YouTubers grow their audience by keeping them interested and engaged—all through smart copywriting.