How to add and manage authors for your newsletters

Any of your publication team members can send and author your newsletter. Additionally, you can also highlight guest authors for your posts.

Featuring guest authors is a great way to add variety to your newsletter content. By leveraging freelance talent or inviting contributors, you can inject fresh perspectives, expand your reach, and foster community engagement. 

How to edit the author of a post

1. Access the Post Builder. From the left panel Dashboard, open a saved post or click on Start Writing.
   
   
   
   
   
   
2. The Post Builder will open on the Compose page. Above the post title, click on Add authors and select from your publication team members. Once selected, the name will show a checkmark and will be featured on the post.
   
   To remove an author from being featured, click the x next to their name on the post.
   
   
   
   
   
   
3. To add a guest author, click on Add authors above the post title (or click on an author name) and select Add Guest Author. You’ll see the names of the guest authors added to your publication. Once selected, the name will show a checkmark and will be featured on the post.
   
   To remove an author from being featured, click the x next to their name on the post.
   
   
   
   
   
   
4. To add a new guest author, click Create guest author. A popup will appear for you to add the details. Enter a Full name (required), add their Twitter handle (optional), and upload a Profile Picture (optional). Click Save Guest Author.
   
   
   
   
   
   
5. You’ll be brought back to the Post Builder. Above the post title, click on Add authors and then select Add Guest Author. Your newly added name will show in your list, click on it.
   
   Once selected, the name will show a checkmark and will be featured on the post. Changes will be automatically synced.
   
   
   
   
   
   
6. You can also select Manage guest authors to be taken to your Guest Authors dashboard. From here, you can add new guest authors and edit or delete your existing guest authors.
   
   
   
   
   
   
7. Once an author has been added to a post, you can control whether their name appears in your email. Click the 6 dots menu next to the author’s name, select Visibility, and then toggle on Show in email.