So I signed my daughters up for a day camp that I would want to go to myself.

It’s called a Young Filmmakers Workshop.

Doesn’t that sound AMAZING?

They’ll spend a week working in small groups to write, film, and produce mini movies to premiere the Saturday after it wraps.

They’re really excited.

The closest thing I did to this was a creative writing camp.

But I can remember the fun of spending a week learning about a craft and dorking out with other kids who cared about writing.

There’s something pretty magical about finding “your people” and really connecting as you work on a project together.

That happens for me with work projects sometimes. Those moments when it’s just so cool that you get paid for doing whatever you’re doing.

I know I’m not the only one.

That feeling also hits with Opt In Weekly, too, when readers respond and the newsletter feels a bit like a community. There are times when I get all the good feels from truly serving you.

Does your newsletter feel that way? Do you want it to?

Don’t be afraid to get a little vulnerable with your readers and welcome them into your world.

Invite them to your version of a young filmmakers workshop.

Give them a reason to be really excited to connect with someone who “gets them.”

Do it by really understanding what they care about and being helpful.

Learn what it’s like to be them.

Today’s issue is a nice mix of tips and insights from creators, marketers, and publishers who would be wonderful guest presenters for a newsletter creators workshop.

I’ll step aside and let their voices guide you.

Let me know what you think… and if you’d be interested in attending a small group newsletter makers workshop at some point. I feel a new project coming on.

Oh, and if you want to listen to me babble about newsletters on a podcast for industrial marketers, check that out here.

Ashley Guttuso