Plan a Month of Content in One Hour with ChatGPT (Without Guessing What to Post)
Feeling stuck on what to post every week? You’re not alone.
Planning content can feel like a guessing game, and most of us don’t have hours to waste staring at a blank calendar.
But what if you could map out your next month of posts in less than an hour with ideas that actually connect to your business and sound like you?
Let’s walk through a simple, repeatable process you can use right now with ChatGPT to plan 4 weeks of content without the overwhelm or writer’s block.
Step 1: Start with Your Goal
Before you ask ChatGPT for content ideas, define your focus.
Ask yourself: What action do I want people to take this month?
Maybe you want more people to:
Download your freebie
Join your list
Book a discovery call
Engage in the comments
Key Insight: This is your anchor. Every piece of content should point in this direction.
Then tell ChatGPT:
“You are my content assistant. I help [audience] with [your focus]. My goal this month is to encourage people to [desired action].”
This sets the stage for aligned, purposeful ideas.
Step 2: Ask for 12 Strategic Content Ideas
Use this prompt to get things flowing:
“Give me 12 social post ideas that work for Facebook and Instagram that speak to [my audience], reflect my tone of voice, and lead naturally to [my goal]. Make them practical and conversational.”
You’ll likely get a mix of:
Tips
Behind-the-scenes posts
Personal stories
Gentle CTAs
Want to refine the vibe? Add:
“Keep it friendly, real, and simple. No buzzwords or corporate speak.”
Step 3: Organize Into Weekly Themes
Once ChatGPT gives you 12 ideas, bring structure to the chaos by saying:
“Group these into 4 weekly themes with a suggested focus for each.”
You might get something like:
Week 1: Build awareness
Week 2: Teach something helpful
Week 3: Share a story or lesson
Week 4: Highlight a client win or invite action
Now your month has a rhythm and purpose.
Step 4: Bonus Prep for Reels or Captions
Want to save even more time?
Ask:
“For each weekly theme, give me one Reel script idea or caption draft.”
Now you’re not just planning content, you’re prepping it.
This step makes batching faster and execution easier.
Why This Works and Why It’s Worth It
What burns people out isn't creating content. It’s thinking about content with no system.
This process removes that mental load.
And if you’ve already Pre-Baked the Oven, ChatGPT’s ideas will sound like you, not like a robot.
Quick Tip: Haven’t done the Pre-Bake yet? Grab the free Pre-Baking the Oven Guide to teach ChatGPT your voice, tone, and offers.
What You Need to Know
How often should I do this?
Once a month is enough to stay visible and consistent without scrambling every week.
What if I want to post more than 3 times per week?
Just repeat the steps and ask for more ideas, but only if you can maintain quality.
Do I need to pre-write everything?
Nope. Even a plan gives you direction. Write as you go or batch if that works for you.
Will this work for emails or blogs too?
Absolutely. You can ask ChatGPT to expand a post into an email or blog draft.
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