You’re staring at the screen, blinking cursor taunting you like, “So… what’s the plan?”
Been there. You want to stay consistent, nurture your list, and show up like the pro you are, but your brain’s giving crickets.
Here’s the truth: you don’t need a brand-new offer, a product launch, or a life-changing update to send a great email.
Let’s dive into fresh, no-fluff ideas on what to send your email list so you can hit send on today, no overthinking required.
The Truth About Email Writer’s Block
Let’s be honest… the blinking cursor of death is real. You open Flodesk or ConvertKit, crack your knuckles, and… nothing. Your brain suddenly forgets everything you’ve ever known about blogging, content, and human communication. You’re not alone. This moment happens to every content creator, especially new bloggers trying to “do email right.”
Here’s the thing: writer’s block in email marketing rarely means you have nothing to say. It usually means you’re overthinking how you’re supposed to say it. You’re trying to sound polished, professional, and persuasive – and in the process, you lose the part that makes people want to read it in the first place: YOU.
Instead of chasing the perfect subject line or clever CTA, chase consistency. Your subscribers didn’t sign up expecting you to drop mic-drop-worthy wisdom every single week. They signed up because they like your vibe and want to hear from you. Period.
So if you’re stuck, try this mindset shift:
You always have something to say – it’s just hiding under the pressure to say it perfectly.
And spoiler alert? Some of the best emails are the simplest ones. The ones where you just show up, share what’s on your heart (or in your drafts folder), and let your people know you’re still here – creating, learning, building.
The Power of Showing Up (Even When You’re Not Launching)
Here’s something most email gurus don’t tell you: you don’t need a launch, sale, or brand-new freebie to justify hitting “send.” You’re allowed to show up just because. In fact, that’s where the magic happens, those in-between moments where you’re not promoting, but you are connecting.
Consistency builds trust. And in a world where inboxes are cluttered and attention spans are short, the blogger who emails regularly (even with something small or simple) will always be remembered more than the one who only shows up when they want a click.
The truth is: that your email list doesn’t expect a 5-step strategy every week. Sometimes, they just want to hear what you’re working on. Or what’s been on your mind. Or how you almost threw your laptop across the room trying to format a Pinterest pin (been there).
That kind of honesty? It’s what turns subscribers into superfans.
So if you’ve ever caught yourself thinking, “But I don’t have anything important to say right now…” Good news: your presence alone is the value. Show up. Say hi. Tell a story. Share a win. Drop a tip. Be human.
Your people don’t want perfection. You didn’t work hard to build an email list just to ghost your subscribers.
6 Plug-and-Send Email Ideas for When You’re Out of Inspo to Boost Open Rates
No product launch? No new blog post? No problem. If you’re staring at your inbox like, “What do I even say this week?” – steal one of these plug-and-send email ideas that are quick to write and easy for your email subscribers to love.
1. Behind-the-Scenes Snapshot
What are you working on? A sneak peek at your upcoming blog post, a Canva template you’re testing, or a morning routine that’s working for you – these make your audience feel in on your process.
2. A Lesson You Just Learned
Did a tech fail teach you a better system? Did your Pinterest traffic spike after updating your pin descriptions? Share what happened and what you’d do differently. Your mess-up could be someone else’s breakthrough.
3. Your Most-Loved Freebie
If you have an evergreen freebie or content upgrade that you created to help grow your email list, send a reminder! Add a quick line about how it can help them right now and link it up with a call to action.
4. A Personal Story or Opinion
People crave connection. Share a small win, a behind-the-scenes realization, or a belief you hold about blogging or content creation. These make your emails feel personal (and totally binge-worthy).
5. A Round-Up of Helpful Links
Curate 3–5 things that made your life easier this week: your favorite tools, blog posts, podcast episodes, or even your latest Instagram Reel. These make your email list feel like an exclusive club.
6. Ask Them a Question
Get your audience to hit reply! Ask something like, “What’s the hardest part of blogging right now?” or “Do you prefer Kit or Flodesk for your emails?” Not only does this boost engagement, but you’ll also gather insights for future content.
7. Share a Curated Resource or Tool You’re Loving
This is similar to “A Round-Up of Helpful Links” but with a tighter focus. Instead of a general round-up, pick one specific tool, app, book, podcast episode, or article that has genuinely helped you or made your life/work easier recently. Explain why you love it and how it benefits you. This provides value to your audience by sharing something genuinely useful, and it feels personal because it’s a direct recommendation from you.
Tap Into the Tools That Make Email Marketing Easier
Still, feeling the pressure to write a perfect email every time? You don’t have to do it all manually – especially not when you’re juggling blog posts, social content, and endless design tweaks.
Here are a few of my favorite tools to make email newsletters feel lighter:
Flodesk – The dreamy, drag-and-drop, and one of the best email marketing platforms. That makes your emails feel like YOU. Whether you’re building your welcome email sequence or a weekly note-to-your-people, Flodesk email templates are simple and stunning. It also has the ability to segment your list to easily set up email marketing automatisations to help you build your email list on autopilot.
ChatGPT – Feeling stuck on what to say to your email list? Feed it your topic and tone, and you’ll get a solid first draft to work from (you’re reading proof of that right now!).
Trello or Notion – Keep a running list of quick email ideas, wins, behind-the-scenes moments, and subscriber questions. Inspiration hits way easier when you’re not starting from zero. Or even email examples of your favorite content creators.
Final Thoughts: You’re More Ready Than You Think
Here’s your permission slip to send that email in your drafts even if it’s not perfectly formatted, ultra-optimized, or Pulitzer-worthy. Showing up is the win. Being human is the strategy. And if you ever need a little push, or a pre-written subject line to get you going, I’ve got you.
Grab my free subject line idea guide, packed with 30+ high-converting subject lines designed for bloggers and creators who want to actually get their emails opened.
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This is all such great information! I didn’t realize different social media can be so different when you post/pin/etc. Thanks for sharing!
All of these are fantastic tools to make money, Candice! I use many of them, but have always wanted to try BlogtoPin, I’m so intrigued by it, I always create my own pins in Canva but that would be so helpful if it did it for me!
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That’s so true, BlogtoPin is a huge time-saver! It really speeds up the Pinterest process so you can focus on content creation.
Love all of these blog traffic tips for the holidays, Candice! It’s so hard to believe it’s almost holiday time and it’s always great to get ahead as much as possible with content.
Wishing you a wonderful rest of your week! 🙂
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