Starting your journey as a content creator can feel overwhelming. From brainstorming ideas to editing videos and tracking performance, there's a lot to manage. The good news? The right tools can streamline your workflow, boost your growth, and keep you organised.

At Moon Soldier, we’ve curated a list of essential tools, both our own and trusted third-party platforms, to help you structure your content creation journey with clarity and confidence.

🗂️ Content Planning & Organisation

1. Moon Soldier Content Calendar Template

A monthly planner made for multi-platform creators (TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, blogs). Includes colour-coded fields, emoji indicators, and flexible planning by platform, topic, or content type, all editable in Google Sheets.

2. Notion

A customisable digital workspace perfect for scripting videos, brainstorming posts, tracking deadlines, and organising your creator life in one place.

3. Canva

From YouTube thumbnails to TikTok covers and Instagram carousels, Canva makes visual branding easy. Use it for templates, brand kits, or starting from scratch.

🎥 Recording, Editing & Posting Tools

4. Blackmagic Camera App

A free iOS app with pro-level video controls (frame rate, ISO, shutter speed) that offers better clarity than the native camera. Ideal for creators who want cinematic quality without buying a DSLR.

5. CapCut

The go-to editing tool for mobile creators. With built-in TikTok integration, trending effects, auto-captions, and easy cuts, it’s ideal for creating scroll-stopping content fast.

6. Later

A visual social media scheduler with drag-and-drop calendar, platform previews, and built-in analytics. Helps you plan ahead and post consistently across platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Pinterest.

📊 Analytics & SEO Growth

7. Moon Soldier Analytics Tracker

Track performance across TikTok, Instagram, and LinkedIn with automated engagement calculations, platform-specific tabs, and a clean layout that highlights what’s working.

8. TikTok Analytics (Built-In)

Check your watch time, hook retention, viewer source, and demographic breakdown — directly in the TikTok app. Essential for growth-focused creators.

9. YouTube Studio

Provides in-depth stats like click-through rates, audience retention, traffic sources, and real-time performance to help optimise your thumbnails, titles, and scripts.

🎁 Freebies

10. 30 Prompt Creator Challenge

A set of content prompts designed to unblock creative flow and help you post consistently, even when you're not sure what to say.

🚀 Final Thoughts

Whether you're just starting out or refining your strategy, these tools are designed to give creators the structure, clarity, and confidence they need to grow. The best part? You don’t need to do it all at once. Start with what feels manageable, and build from there.

For more templates, tips, and tools to grow your content with intention, visit MoonSoldier.co.