Plan 1 Year of Content in 1 Hour (or less) with ChatGPT
- Shi Dolor
- Apr 3
- 6 min read
Updated: Jul 10
ShiFT Focus: AI-powered workflows, strategic clarity, time-leveraged content planning, audience-first content creation, content marketing for founders
🧠 Imagine This...
You sit down, open your laptop, and plan an entire year of content—in under an hour. Sounds borderline illegal, right?
Here’s what that actually looks when done with ChatGPT and the right strategic prompts: We did this in 35mins for Sweet Treats cupcake bakery.
📅 Sweet Treats 1 Year Content Plan
with ChatGPT as your co-pilot (other generative AIs exist—LOL), it's not just possible—it’s a repeatable, strategic workflow I created during a season of pure content chaos—when the “what should I post?” spiral was stealing my joy and energy.
This method changed everything for me. I shared it with my clients and saw it simplify and streamline their entire content strategy too. Now I’m handing it to you—step by step—so you can plan faster, post smarter, and finally stay consistent without the burnout.
Let’s walk you through it.
🤔 Content Chaos vs. Clarity: The Choice Is Yours
Creating a full content plan in advance isn’t just about freeing up time (although that’s a major win!). It allows you to:
Stay consistent with your message and values across all channels.
Build a stronger connection with your audience since they’ll see you more regularly.
Plan around your business’s big dates, product launches, or promotional periods.
Measure what’s working and make adjustments without scrambling.
More importantly, you can let go of that constant feeling of "I need to post something today" and, instead, focus on strategies that will drive growth.
Although this method works for any business, we’re going to use a cupcake business as our example to make each step easy to digest. Whether you’re selling cupcakes or a finance service, these steps are adaptable to your unique brand—just follow along and swap in details that match your business.
🎯 Step 1: Get Crystal Clear on Your Brand Goals
Before you plan what to post, get clear on why you're posting. These few minutes working on clarity will shape everything that follows.
Ask yourself:
What do I want to achieve with my content this year?
Who exactly am I trying to reach—and what do they need from me?
What actions or results am I hoping my content will drive? (e.g., sales, visibility, engagement)
For Sweet Treats Cupcakes, the goals might look like:
Building a loyal online following
Reaching couples, families, and dessert lovers who crave imaginative cupcake takes on classic desserts—like banoffee pie cupcakes or crème brûlée–inspired centres—and who are eager to experience signature flavours they can’t get anywhere else
Boosting online traffic and visibility
Having clarity here is essential. Write these goals down and keep them handy because every piece of content you create will tie back to them.
Tip: Not sure where to start? Try asking ChatGPT:
“Hey Chat! Please act as my expert brand strategist and help my business Sweet Treats Cupcakes that specialise in imaginative cupcake twists on classic desserts—like banoffee pie cupcakes or crème brûlée–inspired centres and sell online. What sort of brand goals and conversions should my content help me achieve this year?"
🎁Bonus: Have a quick win on me, try my prompt template yourself
Hey Chat! Please act as my expert brand strategist for my business [insert business name] that [insert description of business] which sells [online/ locally] and suggest what sort of brand goals and conversions should my content help me achieve this year?"
Now you're not just posting content—you’re setting strategy in motion.
💡 Step 2: Brainstorm Your Content Themes
Once you know your goals, start brainstorming overarching themes for the year. Think of these as your “content pillars” that will guide what topics you cover and the formats your audience will enjoy most.
Examples of Content Themes for Our Cupcake Biz:
Behind-the-Scenes Videos
New Flavour Drops
Customer Spotlights & UGC
Recipe Reveals
Tip: Use ChatGPT to help you brainstorm themes
"List themes for Sweet Treats that will guide the topics I want to cover, allow me to create in the format my audience will enjoy most and would give my brand and conversion goals the best chance to achieve”
📅 Step 3: Divide and Conquer with Monthly Content Focus
With your themes in place, it’s time to map out your content for the year. A monthly theme focus keeps your content varied and engaging.
For Sweet Treats Cupcakes, you might plan it out like this:
January: New Year, New Flavours
February: Baked with Love
March: The Flavours Awaken
April: Spring Fling & Sweet Surprises
May: Cupcake Garden Party
Tip: Stuck? Ask ChatGPT:
“What monthly content theme focus could I use? Please suggest a new Sweet Treats theme every month”
🤖 Step 4: Use ChatGPT to Generate Your Weekly Topics
So you now have 12 solid themes for each month! Great job. Now here’s where the magic happens. With ChatGPT, generating specific topics for each week is easy.
For each theme, ask ChatGPT for a month’s worth of ideas. Here’s how it works for Sweet Treats Cupcakes:
“Generate 4 content ideas for a month on the theme of 'Baked With Love' targeted toward cupcake enthusiasts and couples looking for unique dessert options. Please include ideas like New Flavour Drops, Customer Spotlights & UGC, Recipe Reveals that can help boost online traffic and visibility and build a loyal online following"
Possible Ideas Could Include:
In just minutes, you’ll have weekly topics for the whole year that align with your main themes.
Tip: Don’t be afraid to refine the ideas you receive! Use ChatGPT to tweak them based on what feels right for your brand and audience.
🔧 Step 5: Refine and Tweak As You Go
Your content plan should be a living document. Monitor what resonates with your audience and make adjustments.
The beauty of this framework is that it provides a structure, but you’re not locked in. As you gain insights and understand what content your audience loves, you can refine your approach.
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