Newsletter archive · 12 Feb 2025

These 15 tools made me a better content creator

Writing and creating online has never been easier.

I’m a big tools guy.

Here are 15 tools any creator can use to get started:

1) SEMRush or AHREFS—for keyword research

2) ChatGPT or Claude—for content ideation

3) Canva—for creating images quickly and easily

4) Grammarly—as an AI-powered writing assistant.

5) Hemingway App—for improving the readability of a piece of writing

6) Ulysses or IA Writer—for writing and formatting articles for the web

7) Workflowy—for creating outlines. Tutorial here

8) Buffer—for sharing your content across platforms. Tutorial here

9) Google Trends—for finding trending or popular topics

10) Clearscope—for creating content briefs

11) Notion—for documentation

12) Buzzsumo—for finding viral topics and headlines

13) Substack or Kit—for creating a newsletter

14) Loom—for creating quick tutorial videos

15) Trello—for managing content calendars, Watch my tutorial

Getting started has never been easier.

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