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title: "Corral your Content – Using a Content Calendar to Wrangle your Blog"
source: "https://docs.nexcess.com/software/kadence/solid/academy/corral-your-content-using-a-content-calendar-to-wrangle-your-blog/"
description: "https://vimeo.com/241061127 So, you have a blog. Are you a free-spirited creative who chafes at the idea of doggedly scheduling out content? Or, a panicked plan…"
vertical: "Software"
area: "Academy"
date: "2023-08-15"
last_modified: "2023-08-15"
---

# Corral your Content – Using a Content Calendar to Wrangle your Blog

So, you have a blog. Are you a free-spirited creative who chafes at the idea of doggedly scheduling out content? Or, a panicked planner who breaks into a sweat at the very thought of having to come up with creative ideas on a regular basis? Here’s the good news: using a content calendar can help you both. The best blogs are a mix of spontaneous and planned content. In this talk, we’ll go over a few simple tools that can help you generate great ideas, create compelling content, and wrangle your blog. Whether you’re inundated with ideas, or staring at a blank screen, a content calendar can help you finally tame your blog. **About Aileen McDonough** Aileen is the owner of the communications company 3am Writers, and has nearly 20 years of experience in writing, editing, marketing, and publishing. A published author, Aileen’s experience ranges from writing and editing to sales, marketing and social media. She is a highly rated speaker for WordPress events including Meetups and WordCamps. You can learn more about her company at [3amwriters.com](http://3amwriters.com/). For observations ranging from grammatical, to political, to profane, follow her on twitter [@3amwriter](https://twitter.com/3amwriter).