# Which apps do you use for planning and editing?

> A few simple apps can make your work as a creator much easier. Use a notes app to collect ideas, a calendar or planning tool to keep track of deadlines, and a free editing app to edit your content. Tools such as Notion, Trello, Google Calendar and Canva help with planning, and CapCut and Edits by Instagram with editing. Keep it simple: a system you actually use is better than lots of apps you forget about.

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- Published: 2026-11-05
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As a creator, you juggle ideas, scripts, deadlines, filming days, edits and campaigns. Without a system, it's easy to lose track. The right apps help you stay organized, so you can focus on making good content.

## Collecting ideas

Ideas often come at unexpected moments. Write them down straight away, so you don't lose them.

- **Notes apps.** The built-in notes app on your phone, Google Keep or Apple Notes is perfect for quickly writing down ideas, hooks and inspiration.
- **Notion.** Handy if you want to organize your ideas, scripts and campaigns in one place, for example in a simple database.
- **Saved videos.** Save inspiring videos in a folder on TikTok or Instagram, so you can find them again later.

## Planning and deadlines

- **Google Calendar or your phone's calendar.** Add your campaign deadlines, filming days and posting times, with a reminder a few days in advance.
- **Trello.** A visual board with columns such as "Idea", "Filming", "Editing" and "Delivered". You can see at a glance where each project stands.
- **Notion or Google Sheets.** Useful for a content calendar or an overview of all your campaigns, with deadlines, compensation, usage rights and exclusivity.

## Scheduling posts

- **Meta Business Suite.** Lets you schedule posts and Reels for Instagram and Facebook in advance.
- **TikTok Studio.** Lets you schedule TikTok videos, via the desktop version.
- **Later or Buffer.** Tools for scheduling posts on several platforms at once. Most have a free version with limited options.

## Scripts and filming

- **Notes apps or Google Docs.** Write your scripts and share them easily with a brand if needed.
- **Teleprompter apps.** Display your script on screen while you film. Useful for longer texts, but use your script as a guide so you still sound natural.

## Editing

- **CapCut.** The most widely used editing app among creators, with automatic captions and many editing options.
- **Edits by Instagram.** Free, without a watermark and designed for vertical video.
- **Canva.** Handy for thumbnails, text graphics and simple video edits.

Read [Which free editing apps can you use for UGC?](https://www.influentials.com/knowledge/for-creators/free-editing-apps-for-ugc) for a full overview and tips.

## A simple workflow

You don't need every app. A workflow like this is often enough:

1. **Ideas** in a notes app.
2. **Scripts** in a notes app or Google Docs.
3. **Deadlines and planning** in your calendar or Trello.
4. **Editing** in CapCut or Edits.
5. **Overview of campaigns** in Notion or Google Sheets.

## Tips

- **Start small.** Choose one or two apps and get used to them before adding more.
- **Use reminders.** Set reminders for deadlines, so you never deliver late.
- **Keep everything in one place.** The fewer places your information is spread across, the easier it is to find.
- **Check the conditions.** Features and prices of apps change regularly. Check what the free version offers before you start.

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