If you’re trying to build content from scratch — videos, stories, AI art, or even entire brands — you don’t need 50 different apps.
You need a small, powerful toolkit that actually works in the real world.
This is the exact setup I use (and recommend) for beginners and creators looking to grow.
Everything here is simple, fast, and built to help you create with zero bullshit.
⭐ 1. ChatGPT (Scripting, Ideas, Planning)
ChatGPT is the backbone of everything I create — from story outlines to content ideas to full scripts.
You can use it for:
- Story scripts
- TikTok hooks
- Title ideas
- Content planning
- SEO outlines
- Horror/true-crime concepts
- Email responses
- Brand building workflow
If you’re building content in 2025, this tool is essential.
Link: https://chat.openai.com/
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⭐ 2. ElevenLabs (AI Voice Generation)
When you’re doing narration, voiceovers, or storytelling, you want clean, powerful audio.
ElevenLabs is the most realistic AI voice generator out there.
Use it for:
- Horror narration
- True-crime storytelling
- Character voices
- TikTok/Shorts narration
- Audiobook-style content
This tool replaces needing a recording booth or pro voice actor.
Link: https://elevenlabs.io/
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⭐ 3. Leonardo.ai or Midjourney (AI Image Generation)
Whether you’re designing visuals, thumbnails, backgrounds, or horror-themed art, these two are the heavy hitters.
Use them to create:
- Thumbnails
- Backgrounds
- Creepy characters
- Visual story elements
- Scene illustrations
- Branding materials
Links:
https://leonardo.ai
https://midjourney.com
⭐ 4. BigMotion AI (Fast Video Creation)
BigMotion lets you create fast, stylized videos using templates, AI motion, and automated editing.
It’s perfect for:
- TikTok / Shorts
- Night Feed–style creepy clips
- Promo videos
- AI-driven fact videos
And it’s a huge time-saver if you’re starting from scratch.
Link: https://bigmotion.ai/
⭐ 5. CapCut (Video Editing — Free & Powerful)
If you’re posting short-form videos, CapCut Desktop is all you need.
Use it for:
- Vertical videos
- TikTok edits
- Short storytelling clips
- Trailers
- Promo content
- Cutting AI narration + visuals together
It’s simple.
It’s fast.
And it’s free.
Link: https://www.capcut.com/
⭐ 6. OBS Studio (Recording & Voice Capture)
OBS is your recording powerhouse.
You can record:
- Voiceovers
- On-screen tutorials
- Narration
- Long-form storytelling
- Audio for BigMotion/CapCut
We’ve already tuned your mic settings — so you’re ahead of the curve.
Link: https://obsproject.com/
⭐ 7. Audacity (Free Audio Cleanup)
Use this tool to fix:
- background noise
- pops
- breath sounds
- echo
- rough audio
It’s a lifesaver for creators who don’t have a full studio.
Link: https://www.audacityteam.org/
⭐ Wrap-Up
You don’t need every fancy app on the internet to start creating.
These seven tools alone can help you:
- Write stories
- Make AI art
- Record clean voiceovers
- Build TikTok content
- Grow a brand
- Earn affiliate income
- Create professional videos
If you’re serious about building content in 2025, this toolkit will take you a long way.
More guides and tutorials are coming soon — stay tuned.