How to Use ClickUp for Better Writing Workflows

ClickUp can centralize your entire writing process, from brainstorming ideas to publishing polished articles that are clear, concise, and on-brand. This how-to guide walks you through setting up simple, repeatable workflows so you can replace scattered writing tools with a single, organized workspace.

The steps below are inspired by the writing-focused workflows described in the ClickUp blog article on ProWritingAid alternatives, adapted into a practical process you can follow.

Step 1: Plan Your Writing Projects in ClickUp

Start by building a structure that keeps every content idea, draft, and review in one place.

Create a Space for Content in ClickUp

Set up a dedicated Space for content, copywriting, or marketing.

1. Create a Space named, for example, “Content” or “Editorial”.
2. Add key members of your team so everyone can collaborate in real time.
3. Define permissions to control who can edit, comment, or view each item.

Build Lists for Each Content Type

Within your new Space, create Lists that mirror the types of content you publish.

• Blog Posts
• Landing Pages
• Knowledge Base or Help Docs
• Email Campaigns
• Social Media Copy

Each List becomes a container where you can store individual items, track their status, and attach research or references.

Use ClickUp Views to See Work Clearly

Choose Views that match your team’s workflow so everyone understands what to do next.

• List view for detailed writing tasks and fields like word count, owner, and due date.
• Board view to drag tasks through stages such as Idea, Drafting, Editing, and Ready to Publish.
• Calendar view to schedule publishing dates and spot content gaps.

Step 2: Set Up a Repeatable ClickUp Writing Workflow

Next, turn your writing steps into a consistent workflow that you can apply to every article or page.

Define Statuses for Your Writing Process

Create custom statuses to match your editorial process from idea to publication.

• Backlog / Idea
• Researching
• Outlining
• Drafting
• Editing
• Review
• Ready to Publish
• Published

In ClickUp, assign these statuses to your List so it’s easy to see where each piece sits in the pipeline.

Use Custom Fields to Track Key Writing Details

ClickUp Custom Fields capture the details that matter for writing and SEO.

• Content Type (blog, case study, landing page)
• Target Keyword
• Audience or Persona
• Word Count Goal
• Publishing URL

These fields help your team keep every draft consistent and aligned with your content strategy.

Create a Task Template for Articles

Turn your ideal content brief into a reusable task template in ClickUp.

1. Open a new task called “Article Template” or similar.
2. Add sections in the task description, such as:
   • Working Title
   • Goal and Audience
   • Outline and Headings
   • Key Points and Sources
   • SEO Requirements
3. Save the task as a template so you can apply it anytime you start a new article.

This makes it easy to maintain quality across writers and topics.

Step 3: Draft and Edit Content Directly in ClickUp

With your structure in place, you can now write and revise directly inside ClickUp without bouncing between tools.

Use the Task Description as Your Drafting Canvas

Open a task and draft your article in the rich text editor.

• Organize your content with headings, bullet points, and numbered lists.
• Attach screenshots, design assets, or reference documents.
• Use comments to ask questions or leave notes for editors.

Because everything lives in one place, it’s easier to trace how a draft evolved over time.

Leverage ClickUp Docs for Long-Form Pieces

For longer content, create a connected Doc within the task.

1. Open the writing task.
2. Create a new Doc and name it after the article.
3. Use the Doc for full drafts, tables, and more detailed outlines.

Docs give you more space and formatting options while keeping your work linked to the task with its assignee, priority, and due date.

Collaborate With Comments and Assigned Actions

ClickUp makes it easy to manage edits without lost email threads or confusing file names.

• Highlight text and leave inline comments with suggested changes.
• Assign comments to specific teammates with due dates.
• Resolve comments once changes have been made to keep the draft clean.

This comment-based workflow mirrors many dedicated writing tools while keeping everything attached to the main task.

Step 4: Optimize Writing and Reviews in ClickUp

Good content needs more than just words on the page. Build quality checks into your ClickUp process to keep every piece consistent.

Add a Review Checklist to Each Task

Turn your editorial standards into an easy checklist.

• Headline is clear and benefit-driven
• Introduction sets expectations
• Subheadings are descriptive and skimmable
• Grammar and spelling reviewed
• Links to internal and external resources added
• Call to action included

Include this checklist in your article template so writers and editors always know what to verify before hitting publish.

Use ClickUp to Coordinate With Other Tools

You can still keep your favorite grammar or style tools while using ClickUp as the central hub.

• Paste draft outputs into ClickUp to track changes and approvals.
• Attach exported PDFs or documents for compliance or legal review.
• Use Custom Fields to mark which external checks (like style or plagiarism reviews) are complete.

This way, ClickUp becomes the single source of truth even if you rely on multiple specialized apps in your writing workflow.

Step 5: Manage Content Publishing and Performance in ClickUp

Once your writing is approved, use ClickUp to coordinate publishing and measure results.

Schedule Publishing Dates in ClickUp

Use the Calendar or Gantt view to plan when each article or page will go live.

1. Set the task due date as the publishing date.
2. Group or color-code tasks by channel (blog, social, email).
3. Use dependencies to link related assets, such as article and email newsletter.

Having a single, visual content calendar helps your entire team understand what’s coming next.

Track Post-Publish Metrics

After publishing, update the task so performance data is easy to find later.

• Store the live URL in a Custom Field.
• Add page views, conversions, or engagement metrics as fields or comments.
• Tag tasks that need future updates or refreshes.

Over time, you can filter and report on which types of content perform best and adjust your strategy accordingly.

Step 6: Use ClickUp With AI and SEO Tools

To get the most from your writing workflow, connect ClickUp with external AI and SEO systems that support drafting and optimization.

Build an AI-Assisted Process Around ClickUp

Rather than replacing your workspace, use AI tools to support the steps you already run in ClickUp.

• Generate outlines and headline ideas based on task briefs.
• Draft sections that writers can refine in ClickUp Docs.
• Use AI to propose alternative phrasing while editors keep final control.

This balance keeps your content human-led while taking advantage of automation for repetitive or early-stage work.

Coordinate SEO Tasks With ClickUp Fields and Checklists

Use ClickUp Custom Fields to keep SEO tasks visible and accountable.

• Target keyword and secondary keywords
• Meta title and description drafts
• Internal link targets
• Schema or technical requirements

Combine these with a short SEO checklist inside each task so nothing is missed, even when multiple people touch the same draft.

Next Steps: Turn ClickUp Into Your Writing HQ

By organizing your content Space, standardizing templates, and using comments, Docs, and Custom Fields, ClickUp becomes a central hub for planning, drafting, editing, and publishing. You can adopt the principles shared here gradually: start by creating a single List, then add templates, checklists, and review steps as your team grows more comfortable.

If you need expert help designing a scalable content system around ClickUp, you can work with a dedicated consultancy like Consultevo to tailor workflows, automations, and reporting to your specific needs.

Once your writing operations live in a structured ClickUp workspace, you can integrate AI, SEO, and analytics tools with far less friction, giving your team a consistent environment for producing clear, effective content at scale.

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