{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"351 How to Find Weekly Email Topic Ideas When You Don't Know What to Say","description":"Ever sit down to write your weekly email\u2026 Cursor blinking. Brain dead. And you\u2019re thinking: \u201cI KNOW I should email my list\u2026 but what on earth do I say this week?\u201d In this episode, I\u2019m pulling back the curtain on how I actually find ideas when I feel stuck! Most great emails don\u2019t start with \u201ccontent ideas\u201d at all! They start with stories hiding in plain sight. If writing your weekly email feels harder than it should, chances are you\u2019re looking in the wrong place for ideas. In this episode, I walk you through how to identify the central story of an email, and why leading with a simple, relatable story is often the difference between an email people skim\u2026 and one they actually look forward to opening. I share: How to think in parables, metaphors, and everyday object lessons Real examples of emails I\u2019ve written that started with ordinary moments The creative prompts I use when my brain feels totally empty A simple habit that trains your eye to notice stories all week long (before you ever sit down to write) If you\u2019ve ever thought, \u201cI don\u2019t have anything interesting to say,\u201d this episode will change how you see your own life (and your email content) completely. Resources  Mentioned In This Episode: 50+ Email Writing Prompts for Farm Businesses: Not sure what to say in your weekly farm email newsletter? This free download gives you 50+ email writing prompts designed specifically for farm businesses, so you\u2019re never staring at a blank screen again. \ud83d\udc49 Download here: www.mydigitalfarmer.com\/emailtopics What email provider do I use? I recommend Kit.com (formerly ConvertKit.com) -- it is easy to use, powerful, and getting better every year. It also integrates with most e-commerce providers and tools. Use my affiliate link! Thank You to Our Podcast Sponsors: Local Line: Local Line is my farm's preferred e-commerce platform for farmers. Are you looking for a new solution for your farm? I can't recommend it enough. Easy-to-use inventory management, great customer service, continuous improvement, and a culture dedicated to equipping farmers with marketing expertise. Local Line is offering a free premium feature for free for one year on top of your paid subscription. Claim your discount by signing up for a Local Line account today and using the coupon code: MDF2026. Head to my special affiliate link to get started: www.mydigitalfarmer.com\/localline Citizen Salmon Alaska Citizen Salmon Alaska is my go-to seafood partner for CSA farms. This is my fifth season working with them, and I keep coming back for a simple reason: it works. 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Inside, you\u2019ll get: \u2705 Step-by-step marketing projects (emails, website design, lead magnets, promotions & more) \u2705 Templates & swipe files to save you hours of work \u2705 Live coaching calls every month for strategy & support Inside, you'll get access to bite-sized marketing projects like: \ud83d\udcc6 Creating a promotion calendar that drives consistent sales \ud83d\udee0\ufe0f Setting up & optimizing your Google Business Profile \ud83d\udce7 Writing high-converting emails (nurture, promotions, onboarding) \ud83d\udd0d Auditing & improving your sales funnel \ud83d\udcac Monthly live coaching calls for answers to your burning questions No more winging it. No more guessing. Just a clear, repeatable system that makes marketing easier. Join here: \ud83d\udc49 www.mydigitalfarmer.com\/fms (Cancel anytime!) \ud83d\udc9b Support the Podcast: Love the My Digital Farmer Podcast? You can help keep the show going! 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