9 tools to keep the content flowing

This article originally appeared on PR Daily in November of 2017.

Staying organized can seem more difficult than writing.

There are days where a content marketer’s head is exploding with random ideas, deadlines and a million “to do” items. Most pros rely on tools and systems to keep things orderly and efficient.

Which products and apps should content marketing and PR pros lean on to keep projects organized so they can get their writing done? There is no single “right” answer, but here are nine excellent options for your toolbox:

1. GTD (Getting Things Done)

In his book, David Allen advocates creating a system for taking in information and prioritizing work using reminders, lists, and regular reviews. He argues that by using a dependable system and a defined approach to priorities, we can spend more time working on the tasks that matter most to us.

GTD is a useful framework for approaching tasks—especially step one: c apture everything.

2. Asana