Building Reader Knowledge Through 2025: The Reader Connection Blueprint + 12 Months of Polls

⭐️A Digital Download + A Newsletter Collective Resource

Earlier this week we explored the building blocks of writing great polls — how they’re a fantastic tool to start learning about your readers and what makes them tick. But for newsletter creators who are further along in their journey, there’s a gold standard for reader knowledge: having a working Reader Persona.

That’s why I’m thrilled to include a copy of the Reader Connection Blueprint with the Newsletter Collective membership this month.

This comprehensive digital guide, also available for $50 in my digital library, is included as part of the Newsletter Collective membership.

Inside, you’ll find step-by-step frameworks, a template and strategies for building a clear and actionable Reader Persona.

Here’s what’s inside the Reader Connection Blueprint:

• Detailed Persona-Building Frameworks: Explore prompts and templates to identify your readers’ demographics, values, challenges and preferences.

• Practical Writing Guidance: Learn how to craft essays and posts tailored to your audience’s expectations, from tone to reading styles.

• Refinement Strategies: Discover how to adapt your persona and writing as your audience grows or evolves.

• Marketing and Engagement Insights: Get tips on using your personas to shape effective marketing strategies and foster deeper connections.

💡 Why does this matter? Because when it comes down to making strategic decisions for your newsletter — balancing what’s best for your creativity and your readers’ needs — having this clarity is where your decision-making becomes not just intentional but unstoppable.

I want you to have this tool.

12 Months of Poll Questions to Build Your Own Reader Persona

The best way to use the Reader Connection Blueprint is to take the blank Reader Persona template and start filling it in. Ask one poll or a small set of poll questions each month in your newsletter for the rest of the year. Take your time. Do this work slowly and iteratively, and see what you can uncover about your readers.

To support you in this work, I’ll be publishing a follow-up resource later this month for members of the Newsletter Collective: 12 months of poll questions designed to help you fill out the template included in the guide.

➡️ These polls will help you build your Reader Persona step by step, and I’m confident that they’ll open up new creativity and inspiration for nurturing your newsletter.

Keep an eye out for the Year of Reader Polls coming soon — I can’t wait to share it with you!

How to Access Your Copy of the Reader Connection Blueprint

If you’re a member of The Newsletter Collective, you can download your copy of the Reader Connection Blueprint directly from the digital library using your customized all-access code. It’s already included in your membership — no extra cost.

📥 Use your all-access code at check-out at this link.

If You’re Waiting on a Renewal:

If your founding membership is up for renewal this year, I want you to feel supported and included in this resource offering. Please DM me, and I’ll make sure you get access to the Blueprint between now and when your membership renews (that’s when I can create your all-access code!).

If You Aren’t a Newsletter Collective Member Yet:

If you’d like to join as a member of The Newsletter Collective, you can upgrade today and get access to my current digital library (a $250+ value) as well as an all-access pass to new tools I create over the next 12 months.

Are You Ready to Build a Reader Persona in 2025?

Learning about your readers is just one piece of the puzzle when it comes to building momentum in your newsletter. This month, I’m equipping you with tools like the Reader Connection Blueprint and (later this month!) 12 months of poll questions to set you up for success in deeply understanding your audience.

Your answers to this poll above will help me continue shaping tools and strategies that meet you where you are — whether it’s building a better understanding of your readers, creating a content system, or tackling next month’s topic (hint: it’s a big one!).

Thank you for sharing your thoughts and for being part of this journey. Let’s make 2025 the year we bring intentional momentum to every part of your newsletter!

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