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# Create a new message in Studio

## Step-by-Step Guide

## Create a new Studio message

*   Go to ChurchDesk People
*   Select messages
*   In the upper right hand corner select "Create"
*   Then you will get a selection of templates that you can choose from for your message - this covers everything from Newsletters to Birthday messages

## Write and Edit

*   Now you can add in your own content to the template that you have selected
*   You can edit everything in the template and make the content your own
*   You can also changes images, colours on everything from background colour, font colour etc.

## Review and Send

*   When you have added your own content you can naturally review and send the message in the tab "To and From"
*   Define the sender by selecting the relevant user from the drop-down
*   Select the recipient among your lists that you have in People or choose and individual contacts as the recipient
*   Make sure the subject line is relevant and exciting to ensure people will open your message (you can even add emojis
*   Preview that everything looks right. You can preview for regular email clients or how the message will look like when received on a mobile