Creator starter stack
15 useful tools for starting well.
A practical library covering the essential jobs behind creator work—from planning and production to publishing, audience ownership, operations and bookkeeping.
Start with the job you need to make easier. You rarely need all 15 tools at once, and the simplest workable stack is usually the strongest place to begin.
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Email publishing and audience tools designed around creators.
View guide ↗Newslettersbeehiiv
A newsletter platform with publishing, growth and monetisation features.
View guide ↗Digital productsGumroad
A straightforward way to publish and sell digital products.
View guide ↗Planning & systemsNotion
Flexible documents and databases for lightweight creator operations.
View guide ↗DesignCanva
Accessible design tools for visual content, presentations and brand assets.
View guide ↗PublishingBuffer
Social publishing and planning across several platforms.
View guide ↗Video editingCapCut
Accessible video editing for short-form, social and longer creator content.
View guide ↗Audio & videoDescript
Edit spoken audio and video through a text-based workflow.
View guide ↗RecordingRiverside
Remote audio and video recording designed for interviews and podcasts.
View guide ↗WebsiteCarrd
A focused builder for simple, responsive one-page websites.
View guide ↗Content planningTrello
Visual boards, lists and cards for organising ideas and production work.
View guide ↗Files & collaborationGoogle Drive
Cloud storage for organising, sharing and collaborating on creator files.
View guide ↗Creator operationsAirtable
A flexible database platform for organising content, contacts, campaigns and repeatable creator workflows.
View guide ↗Accounting & bookkeepingXero
Online accounting software for invoicing, expenses, bank reconciliation and financial reporting.
View guide ↗Accounting & bookkeepingQuickBooks
Cloud accounting tools for invoices, expenses, bank transactions, reports and business records.
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