The Top 5 Tools to Organize Your Big Ideas as a Creative
Anyone else find themselves staring at a pile of sticky notes, half-filled journals, and random voice memos scattered across your phone? Oh, that was so me, friend. God had been pouring so many ideas into my heart—blog topics, podcast episodes, even the skeleton of a Bible study—but I felt paralyzed by the sheer chaos of it all and it showed with all the physical and mental clutter.
God doesn’t just call us to create; He calls us to steward our creativity well. That means getting organized. Once I began using tools to gather my thoughts, prioritize tasks, and create a clear roadmap, the overwhelm started to fade. The ideas became projects, and the projects began to bless others.
Maybe you’ve been in that same place—overflowing with inspiration but unsure how to bring it all together. If that’s you, let me share five free tools that helped me turn my chaos into clarity.
1. Trello
Trello is simple, and its visual layout lets me see everything at a glance. I make boards for my blog series, organize ideas into lists, and track my progress with checklists. Check out this video and give it a whirl.
2. Notion
When I needed something with a bit more umph, I turned to Notion. It’s a workspace that allows you to organize notes, tasks, and projects all in one place. I use it to keep track of everything from my Bible study reflections to my podcast episode ideas.
3. Canva
If you’re a visual thinker like me, Canva will be your best friend. I use it to create vision boards for big projects and map out content ideas. It’s also perfect for designing social media graphics to share your work with the world.
4. Google Drive
Google Drive is where all my ideas find a home. I draft my blog posts in Docs, plan schedules in Sheets, and store images and presentations in folders. Everything is neatly organized so I can easily find it.
5. Pinterest
Pinterest isn’t just for recipes and home decor. Oh no, my friend. it’s also an incredible tool for organizing and sparking ideas. You can create boards for different aspects of your creative projects—whether it’s scripture inspiration for a devotional, design ideas for a blog, or quotes for social media posts.
As a content creator, Pinterest allows you to explore what resonates with your audience and curate resources that align with your mission. The visual nature of Pinterest makes it an excellent platform to map out your ideas while finding inspiration from other faith-based creators.
Now it’s your turn! Which of these tools will you try first? Or do you have a favorite I didn’t mention? Shoot me a message and let me know.
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Regina is a writer, homeschooling mom, and owner of a soul food catering business. She is the host of the Pray to Play podcast, where she shares practical tips and heartfelt advice for parents navigating the busy world of athletics. A contributor to several publications, including Tracie Miles' Living Unbroken book study, she is also an advocate for young adults with developmental disabilities and serves on the Compel Pro volunteer leadership team. Living in Ohio with her family, she designs Squarespace websites for fellow creatives and spends her free time cheering her sons from the sidelines or sipping tea while chatting about God’s goodness with women.
