5 APPS TO KEEP YOU CREATIVE — COURTNEY AUSTIN

if you’re bored in the house, bored in the house, bored

More than ever I’ve been experimenting with different ways to elevate my content creation and experimenting with ways to keep myself creative even though I’m spending majority of my time indoors. A few of these apps I’ve been using for years, and others are brand new.

Feel free to experiment with these and get creative!

Here are the 5 apps that I’ve been using to help elevate and level-up my content.

1. CANVA

This is my #1 app when it comes to creating a variety of creative content. With over 60,000 templates - it’s a no-brainer. This app allows you to act as a graphic designer with free, easy templates that help guide you through the process. You can create everything from business cards, resumes, flyers, logos, social media posts, and more.

2. EVERNOTE

If you’re looking for an elevated notepad, this app is it. I’ve been using this app for my grocery lists, songwriting, poetry, reminders, and daily thoughts for years now and I don’t know what I would do without it. I love that you not only can write in this app but you can also record audio and add pictures + links to your notes.

3. PICSART

If you’ve seen any of my recent edits on Instagram, they were most likely created with this nifty app. I would say this app is the most artistic and fun out of this list. This app truly allows you to step into the world of an artist and create collages and unique edits. It takes a lot of practice and effort to perfect advanced edits, but learning is incredibly fun. Pick up your digital paint brush and get creating!

4. MOJO

This is the main app I’ve been using to create and edit my Instagram stories. It’s a simple and to-the-point app that allows for a variety of visually appealing stories.

5. PLANOLY

This app was specifically designed for all of you content creators on Instagram. It allows you to import your feed and manage your layout. This app was made to plan your Insta feed. You can also plan out your Instagram stories, see unique analytics, and the BEST part - schedule your content! This is a dream for those creatives that need a little help with organization.

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Let me know if you’ve tried any of these apps or are looking forward to creating with them.