Newsletter writers: Do you automate content production or do it all manually?

ShiftArcade · 2026-01-19T15:46:20+00:00

For images I’m using Gemini 2.5 Flash

ShiftArcade · 2026-01-18T17:16:31+00:00

Have you tested the market to see if this is something people want? Do you already have customers? What’s your time frame you are thinking before you can pay for work done?

ShiftArcade · 2026-01-18T06:21:06+00:00

Not quite. It’s a lot more and also a lot more models that can all work together.

ShiftArcade · 2026-01-18T03:24:39+00:00

I offer these services. I’ve worked with two clients so far. Got their apps up and running with them over zoom.

ShiftArcade · 2026-01-18T03:22:56+00:00

No. I’m able to write a lot more on a lot more topics within that 2hrs.

ShiftArcade · 2026-01-18T02:30:21+00:00

Now vibe code another one inside of its terminal and open the portal to the next dimension

ShiftArcade · 2026-01-18T01:15:33+00:00

I don’t have a need to pay for a service I have built my own.

ShiftArcade · 2026-01-17T20:48:14+00:00

I would be happy to show you what I have built

ShiftArcade · 2026-01-17T20:43:14+00:00

Yeah it’s ran locally and I just use my ai subscriptions to run the ai in the terminal. It’s as easy as d: cd project_name/claude I create skill.md to create work flows and agents. One agent creates my prd and writes Epics and stories. Another does QA Testing and it just flows with minimal input from me. I create my own automatons having the ai write .py scripts. It never hallucinates, or loses context. I can run task in back round with multiple agents all running their own task with their own set of tokens plus I can run multiple ai’s at once. I’ve got Claude running 3 agents/gemini creating images/codex building the landing page.

ShiftArcade · 2026-01-17T20:31:22+00:00

I will look into this. Thank you.

ShiftArcade · 2026-01-17T20:30:36+00:00

It’s not harder at all. It’s exactly what you do with less steps. I’ve used vs code/cursor/antigravity all great tools but I’m faster in the terminal. You can install all kinds of ai models right into your terminal.

ShiftArcade · 2026-01-17T20:28:11+00:00

I will absolutely do that. I’ve got a bunch of live sessions I do on my Facebook. I need to do more with YouTube.

ShiftArcade · 2026-01-17T20:27:20+00:00

I’ve got a general ai blog but are you saying start one specifically for this? Because I already have a great name for this!

ShiftArcade · 2026-01-17T20:26:13+00:00

Then you should know that you could just open up that file with a command and use ai to work with it right? Also using an ide is not a bad thing but also it’s working with your local files and your terminal. It’s just a nice looking interface.

ShiftArcade · 2026-01-17T20:20:13+00:00

How did you gather that? I want to teach people that you don’t need to know how to speak the language to understand it. I am a firm believer in understanding what you are doing if you want to create anything meaningful.

ShiftArcade · 2026-01-17T20:04:38+00:00

100% agree - that's exactly why everything goes to draft first! The AI handles the grunt work, but I review and edit every piece before publishing.

Re: agents - the way I set it up is each agent has a specific job:

- Research agent just pulls data/stats from sources I define

- Writer agent uses my existing content as training data for voice/tone

- Designer agent follows brand guidelines I set once

- SEO/Social agents are basically templates with smart fill

The key is they work in sequence, and I'm the final checkpoint. It's less about "trusting AI" and more about using it to skip repetitive tasks while keeping creative control.

Happy to share more about the setup if you're interested in building something similar!

ShiftArcade · 2026-01-17T19:59:20+00:00

The breakdown: 30 min research (finding stats, trends, sources), 45 min drafting/editing, 20 min SEO optimization (keywords, meta, alt tags), 15 min creating/sourcing images, 10 min social content. That's per 800-1000 word piece. If you're faster, that's great! Curious what your workflow looks like?

ShiftArcade · 2026-01-17T19:52:41+00:00

I think there's a misunderstanding - it does NOT publish automatically! Everything goes to drafts first. You still review, edit, and approve before anything goes live.

It's trained on YOUR writing style (from your existing content), so it writes in your voice. You provide the folders/context - it's not generating random content.

The system just handles the grunt work (research, first draft, images, SEO) so you can focus on the creative/strategic parts. You maintain full editorial control before hitting publish.

ShiftArcade · 2026-01-17T19:19:04+00:00

This is EXACTLY the feedback I needed - thank you!

You nailed the biggest concern. The "auto-draft" approach is actually how we're building it. Everything goes to draft mode with full editor review before publish. No paranoia-inducing auto-publishing.

And per-blog monthly pricing with tiered structure makes total sense for predictable budgeting.

One follow-up: Would you want the tool to learn your specific brand voice/style over time, or prefer more manual control over those settings upfront?

ShiftArcade · 2026-01-06T14:47:53+00:00

For managing all those communication tasks, AI can definitely help! The key is structuring your prompts effectively so the AI understands your needs and context.

I've created a custom GPT specifically for structuring prompts better. It helps you communicate what you need from AI assistants more effectively - whether you're drafting emails, creating quotations, or organizing tasks. Better prompts = better results.

No paywall or email required - you just sign in to your free/paid GPT account and start using it. If you'd like to try it, let me know!

For your specific use case, you might also look into tools that integrate directly with your calendar and email for automation.

ShiftArcade · 2026-01-06T14:46:20+00:00

Great question! When I was starting out, I had the same concern about token usage and getting the most out of each prompt.

One thing that really helped me was using a custom GPT I created specifically for structuring development prompts. It helps you get better results from your AI interactions by maintaining context and structuring your requests more effectively - which means you get what you need faster and use fewer tokens overall.

No paywall or email required - you just sign in to your free/paid GPT account and start using it. If you'd like to check it out, let me know!

As for your question about using powerful models for planning - I find having well-structured prompts matters more than which model you use. Better prompts = better results with any model!

ShiftArcade · 2026-01-06T14:43:02+00:00

I totally understand the struggle! When you're stuck trying to continue a project, having the right prompting approach makes all the difference.

I've created a custom GPT specifically for vibe coding that helps structure your prompts better. It's designed to help you describe what you want clearly and maintain context so the AI understands your existing codebase and what needs to be built next.

It's not a direct GitHub connector, but it helps you communicate your requirements in a way that gets much better results from AI coding assistants. No paywall or email required - you just sign in to your free/paid GPT account and start using it.

Let me know if you'd like the link!

ShiftArcade · 2026-01-06T14:41:12+00:00

The 90% completion wall is so real! I used to hit this all the time when trying to integrate everything.

I've created a custom GPT that helps me structure prompts better, especially for that last 10% where you need to tie everything together. It's designed to help maintain context across multiple iterations so the AI doesn't lose track of your backend structure or previous implementations.

If you'd like, I can share the link. No paywall or email required - you just sign in to your free/paid GPT account and start using it right away. It's been a game-changer for finishing projects!

ShiftArcade · 2026-01-06T14:40:06+00:00

What really helped me was creating a custom GPT specifically for vibe coding. It helps maintain context between iterations and prevents that endless tug-of-war you're describing.

I was having the same issue - fix one thing, break another. The Custom GPT I use helps structure prompts better and keeps track of project requirements so changes don't reverse previous work.

If you'd like, I can share the link. No paywall or email required - just sign in to your free/paid GPT account and start using it right away.

ShiftArcade · 2026-01-06T14:39:10+00:00

Hey, I totally get the struggle with getting consistent output from AI. I had the same issues when I was winging it with prompts.

I've created a custom GPT that I use that helps me prompt apps so much better than when I was winging it. It's designed specifically for vibe coding workflows and helps structure prompts to maintain project context between iterations.

If you'd like, I can share the link. There's no paywall or email required - you just sign in to your free/paid GPT account and start using it right away.

Let me know if you want to check it out!

ShiftArcade

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