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Briefing Template Reference

A briefing template is a list of sections, each with an instruction telling the AI what to write there. NewsbookLM ships with three built-in templates. You can use them as-is, duplicate them to create an editable custom version, or build a template from scratch with your own sections. See How to Build a Custom Briefing Template for the editing workflow.

Client Newsletter

A professional, client-ready briefing for sending directly to client stakeholders.

Section	What it outputs
Executive Summary	A 2-3 sentence overview leading with the most impactful finding of the period.
Key Industry Developments	3-5 bullet points, each covering a development, why it matters to the client, and its source.
Competitive Intelligence	Notable competitor moves or shifts in the competitive landscape.
Opportunities & Recommendations	2-3 actionable recommendations, each framed as opportunity → action → expected outcome.
Sources	A numbered reference list of every article used in the briefing.

Personal Brief

A short, plain-language summary built for catching up on a topic quickly.

Section	What it outputs
What Happened	A 2-3 sentence, jargon-free summary of the most important developments.
Why It Matters	1-2 sentences on the broader significance.
Quick Takeaways	4-6 short, scannable bullet points of key facts or stats.
Worth Reading	The 2-3 most worthwhile articles, with a one-sentence reason for each.

Personal Brand Newsletter

A subscriber-facing newsletter format with a thought-leader voice, suited for sharing your own commentary with a team, followers, or an email list.

Section	What it outputs
Opening Hook	An engaging, conversational 2-3 sentence intro framing a unifying theme for the period.
What I’m Watching	Curated commentary on the single most interesting story or trend, with your perspective.
Industry Signals	3-5 bullet points on notable trends or shifts, each ending with an implication or question.
My Take	A personal-perspective section: a prediction, contrarian view, or original insight.
Resources This Week	A curated reading list of the 3-5 most valuable articles, with a reason for each.

Custom templates

Any template you create or duplicate can have any number of sections, each with its own name and instruction. There’s no fixed limit on section count, and sections can be reordered, renamed, or rewritten at any time from the Templates page.