How I Use AI Tools to Work Less and Earn More (Even as a Solo Creator)
Why I Started Using AI Tools
Are you tired of juggling endless tasks—writing articles from scratch, managing freelance projects, and spending hours on research? I’ve been there, too. About a year ago, my workload was overwhelming. Then I started using AI tools like ChatGPT, and everything changed.
Instead of hitting a burnout wall, I found a way to work smarter, not harder. Let me walk you through my process.
The AI Tools That Changed Everything
- ChatGPT
- My go-to for idea generation, outlining, and drafting. I can create a rough draft in minutes and then refine it into polished copy.
- Notion AI
- Perfect for structuring outlines, summarizing large sets of data, and keeping my entire editorial calendar organized.
- Midjourney
- Helps me generate unique visuals and thumbnails that stand out from boring stock photos.
- Pictory
- Converts blog posts or long-form content into short, engaging videos—great for YouTube Shorts.
- Perplexity
- Offers credible research results without falling into endless rabbit holes on the web.
(Tip: When adding images or thumbnails to your posts, make sure to include descriptive alt text with relevant keywords. For example: “alt=‘Midjourney AI-generated thumbnail of a blogger using ChatGPT’.”)
My 15-Minute Blog Post Workflow
- Keyword Research
- I use free tools (e.g., Google Trends) and basic SEO keyword finders to spot trending topics.
- Focus on long-tail keywords like “how to earn more with AI tools” or “AI for solo creators.”
- Outline & SEO Strategy
- I ask ChatGPT to create an outline optimized for SEO. This usually includes key subheadings, keyword placement, and a logical flow.
- Drafting
- ChatGPT then writes a full draft in minutes. I’ll edit for tone, clarity, and factual accuracy.
- Visual Creation
- Midjourney generates eye-catching images or thumbnails. I then add them to my blog post, making sure each image has optimized alt tags.
- Final Check & Publish
- I upload everything to WordPress, format headings (H2, H3), add any relevant internal links to older blog posts, and then hit Publish.
And that’s it—no burnout, just consistent, high-quality output.
Earnings & Traffic: My Early Wins
- First $213 in Affiliate Income
By naturally placing relevant affiliate links in my AI-assisted posts, I saw my first earnings come in. - Steady Growth in Organic Traffic
Optimizing for keywords and maintaining a consistent posting schedule led to a noticeable uptick in site visitors.
Pro Tip: Whenever you mention an affiliate product, ensure you’re using the proper disclosure (e.g., “This post may contain affiliate links…”).
What’s Next on This Site?
I’m planning to share:
- Tool-by-Tool Deep Dives: Detailed reviews and tutorials on using each AI platform.
- Replicable Workflows: Step-by-step instructions so you can copy my process.
- Automation Guides: Explore how to integrate AI with tools like Zapier for seamless workflows.
- Prompt Libraries & Experiments: Get my personal prompt templates for ChatGPT and beyond.
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Let’s build the future of work—faster, smarter, and together.