READING DIGEST REVIEW · Workflow idea

Keep up with new articles without sending an unchecked email.

Bring recently published articles from selected sources into a concise reading digest. Show the original titles, links, and publication details in a draft so a person can check relevance, remove unwanted items, and approve the recipients and complete email before it is sent.

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Starts with
New article from a selected source
Produces
A reviewable email digest with article sources and publication details, sent only after a person approves the exact message and audience.
Category
Email

01 / The starting point

A clear request.
A useful direction.

A recently published article from a reading source the recipient chose to follow

“Prepare a digest of new articles from the selected sources and hold the email as a draft until a person approves its contents, recipients, and timing.”
An example request · Make it specific to your team.

02 / The work

6 tasks.
One useful outcome.

Helps readers keep track of new articles from publications they follow while preserving a final check before email delivery.

  1. Choose the reading sources

    Keep a list of publications and topic sources selected by the intended reader.

  2. Gather recent articles

    Collect newly published items for the chosen review period and retain each article’s title, source, date, and link.

  3. Check for repeats and missing details

    Flag duplicate items, broken links, unclear publication times, or entries that do not have enough context.

  4. Prepare a readable digest draft

    Group the articles into a concise message that identifies each source and does not overstate what the article says.

  5. Approve the email before sending

    Have the sender verify every link, the complete message, recipient list, and timing before approving delivery.

  6. Record what was sent or held

    Keep a clear outcome for the approved digest and leave rejected or incomplete drafts available for correction.

03 / The result

Something useful.
Something to build on.

A reviewable email digest with article sources and publication details, sent only after a person approves the exact message and audience.

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Review new reading for an email digest

Email · Example outcome

The handoff

A reviewable email digest with article sources and publication details, sent only after a person approves the exact message and audience.

Keep in mind

A source may repeat an article, change its details, or include content unsuitable for the intended audience. Verify links and dates, remove irrelevant items, and require approval of the complete email and every recipient before sending.

04 / Make it yours

Set the brief.
Set the standard.

A few choices shape the work around your team.

Select sources and review period

Choose the publications, topic sources, and time window appropriate for the reader.

Set digest format and recipients

Decide how articles are grouped, what details are shown, and who may receive the email.

Assign the sender and reviewer

Name who checks the articles and recipients and who gives the final approval to send.

Test repeats and unusual article entries

Check duplicate items, missing dates, long titles, and broken links, ensuring the email stays held until review.

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