15 Must-Have (Free) Tools For Writers And Content Creators Looking To Build An Audience In 2024
In 2024, the competitive edge is free.
You can build your content creation system using free tools.
It doesn't matter if you post written content, images, or videos, producing more (and better) content doesn't require expensive software.
At the end of 2023, my monthly subscriptions crept up to $1,500/Month.
I canceled (almost) everything, and now I build my brand and post daily using only free tools.
Here are 15 "Must-Have" free tools to build your audience:
Free Ideation & Research Tools:
1. Kleo:
Use it to study anyone's top content on LinkedIn.
2. ViralFindr:
Use it to analyze top content on Instagram.
3. AnswerThePublic:
Use it to identify what questions people are asking in your niche.
Free Writing & Creation Tools:
4. Typeshare:
Use it for writing templates to beat the blank page.
5. Hemingway Editor:
Use it to improve readability.
6. ChatGPT:
Need we explain? Ideas, feedback, quotes, etc.
7. TikTok Video Script Generator:
Built-by TikTok script generator for short form video. Requires a TikTok ad account.
8. TweetPik:
Use it to create the "Twitter" images we see everywhere.
9. Canva:
Use it to design templates for everything.
10. CapCut:
The best free video editor around. I used to prefer CapCut for editing and Descript for captions but now CapCut rolled out sexy captions so it does it all for me now.
Free Planning & Scheduling Tools:
11. Notion:
Use it to stay organized and create your content calendar.
12. Metricool:
Social media management and scheduling tool.
13. Publer:
Alternative social media management and scheduling tool. Publer includes LinkedIn on their free plan.
Free Newsletter & Email Tools:
14. Substack:
Use it to create a newsletter and leverage its social network.
15. ConvertKit:
Build your email list, landing pages, and newsletter.
(10,000 subscribers for FREE!)
And, the #1 tool to give you an edge over your competitors?
Consistency.
That one ^^ costs nothing ;-)
Hope this helps.
Landon