My Daily AI Content Workflow: Blog, Thumbnail, and Shorts in 30 Minutes

AI Content Creation Routine Illustration — A digital timeline illustration showing AI tools creating a blog post, thumbnail, and short-form video within 30 minutes

My Daily AI Content Workflow: Blog, Thumbnail, and Shorts in Just 30 Minutes

Creating content daily across multiple platforms sounds impossible for a solo creator—unless you have the right AI tools and systems. As someone managing a blog, a YouTube Shorts channel, and several side projects, I’ve optimized a streamlined routine that lets me produce a full blog post, a thumbnail, and a video script in under 30 minutes.

This post outlines my exact workflow, tools used, time breakdown, and how you can build your own efficient AI content loop.

1. Why You Need a Routine for AI Content Creation

AI tools are powerful, but power alone doesn't equal productivity. Without structure, it's easy to waste time revising prompts or chasing perfection. That’s why a repeatable, time-bound routine is critical—especially if you're aiming for daily consistency. By assigning specific time blocks to each task, I’ve turned scattered creativity into a scalable production system.

2. The 30-Minute AI Workflow Breakdown

10 min – Blog Drafting (ChatGPT or Claude)
10 min – Thumbnail Design (MidJourney + Canva)
10 min – Shorts Script + Bru Video Draft

Let’s look at each step in detail.

Step 1: Blog Post in 10 Minutes

I use ChatGPT for 80% of my blog writing. With my prebuilt prompt templates, I can generate an SEO-optimized post of 1,800–2,500 characters in under 5 minutes. I then spend the remaining 5 minutes editing tone and formatting.

For fact-heavy posts, I use Claude instead—it structures content more logically. The trick is to avoid overprompting: use a fixed outline and reuse successful flows.

My Blog Prompt Template:


Write a blog post with:
- SEO title
- H2/H3 headings
- 1500+ words
- Bolded key phrases
- CTA at the end

Step 2: Thumbnail in 10 Minutes

MidJourney gives me fast, customizable visuals. I input a prompt based on my blog topic (e.g., “digital workspace for AI tools”) and get 4 results in 1–2 minutes. I upscale the best one, download it, and head to Canva.

In Canva, I use a fixed thumbnail template with text blocks, a logo, and color overlays. All I change is the background image + text. This way, each thumbnail is unique, but branding remains consistent.

Step 3: Video Shorts with Bru (10 Minutes)

Bru is a voice-to-video tool that allows me to generate short-form video content with narration, captions, and transitions in minutes. I take 3–5 highlights from my blog post, paste them into Bru, and select a narrator voice.

For visuals, I use AI-generated images (same MidJourney ones), or select from Bru’s built-in templates. Exporting and uploading takes another 1–2 minutes.

4. Tool Stack Overview

Tool	Purpose	Time
ChatGPT / Claude	Blog writing	10 min
MidJourney	Visual generation	2 min
Canva	Thumbnail design	8 min
Bru	Short-form video	10 min

5. How This Routine Changed My Workflow

Before using this system, I would spend over 2 hours on a single post. Now, I can batch 3–4 posts per session and schedule a week’s worth of content in a single afternoon. More importantly, I don’t burn out. The AI handles 70% of the heavy lifting, and I stay in control of tone, design, and strategy.

6. Bonus: My Weekly Structure

Mon–Wed: Blog + Thumbnail
Thu–Fri: Shorts + A/B Test visuals
Weekend: Strategy + Tool Updates

This routine isn’t rigid—it’s adaptive. But having this baseline has made my content business predictable and scalable.

Final Thoughts

Don’t wait for the perfect system. Start with 1 or 2 tools and build a routine that works for you. AI isn't here to replace your creativity—it’s here to give it structure and speed. If you follow this 30-minute daily system, you’ll be amazed at how much content you can ship without sacrificing quality.