Letterhead + Instapaper — read-later list in, newsletter out | Letterhead
Letterhead + Instapaper
Connect Instapaper to Letterhead via Zapier. Articles you save or like in Instapaper flow into your Letterhead curation pool automatically.
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Better with Instapaper
The best curators read like it's their job. Now it pays like one.
Likes become links
Like an article in Instapaper and it's queued for your next edition.
Curate as you commute
Reading anywhere becomes newsletter prep — no separate curation session.
A pipeline, not a scramble
Your edition draws from a steadily filling pool instead of a last-minute hunt.
Set it up with Zapier
Live in minutes. No engineer required.
Letterhead is on Zapier, so connecting Instapaper is a standard Zap — start from the Instapaper + Letterhead page and follow the prompts. Prefer no middleman? Letterhead’s API and MCP server connect directly.
1. Connect both apps
In Zapier, connect your Instapaper and Letterhead accounts. No code — a couple of minutes, once.
2. Pick the trigger
Choose an Instapaper trigger like “New Liked Item” — your likes become the newsletter pile.
3. Point it at Letterhead
Point the Zap at Letterhead so each article lands in your curation pool, ready for the next edition.
How they work together
Instapaper and Letterhead, each doing what it does best.
What Instapaper handles
- Save-for-later from any browser or app.
- Clean text-first reading view.
- Likes, folders, and highlights.
- Cross-device sync.
What Letterhead adds
- Saved and liked articles delivered into your curation pool.
- Edition assembly from your curated reading.
- Templates, scheduling, and production workflow.
- Analytics on what your readers actually click.
FAQ
Connecting Instapaper and Letterhead
How do I connect Instapaper to Letterhead?
Through Zapier. Connect both accounts, pick your Instapaper trigger, and add Letterhead as the action — the Instapaper + Letterhead page on Zapier walks you through it. Most teams are live in under ten minutes.
What does the Instapaper + Letterhead Zap actually do?
Choose an Instapaper trigger like “New Liked Item” — your likes become the newsletter pile. Point the Zap at Letterhead so each article lands in your curation pool, ready for the next edition. From then on it runs automatically, every time.
Is there a native Instapaper integration?
The Instapaper connection runs through Zapier today, which covers the common workflow well. For a direct connection, Letterhead’s API and MCP server are available — and we build custom integrations, usually in days.
Do I need a developer to set this up?
No. The Zap is point-and-click in Zapier’s editor. If you can fill out a form, you can connect Instapaper to Letterhead.
What if we’re consolidating tools or moving off Instapaper?
Letterhead works either way — keep Instapaper running alongside your newsletter, or book a test drive and bring your stack; we’ll map what a consolidated setup would look like.
What customers say
Letterhead has been an invaluable resource for us. Not only did it meet our budget needs, but it also enabled us to create personalized, creative newsletters that made our brand stand out. Their flexible platform allowed us to grow and adapt as our subscriber list and needs changed.
Jessica Ford Director, Startup Digest, Techstars
It’s made newsletter advertising cleaner, more consistent, and far less time-consuming. Thanks to Letterhead, our newsletters have become the cornerstone of our strategy.
Danielle Hastings VP of Operations
We at the Patch local news network have worked with Letterhead to create a critical monetization engine. They’ve been the best kind of partner — striving to understand our needs, quick to respond, and building for the future. Couldn’t have done it without them!
Simone Wilson Senior Manager, Patch.com
Turn read-later into send-next.
Open the Zapier setup and connect Instapaper to Letterhead — or book a test drive and see curation-to-edition in one sitting.