Sometimes a piece of paper on your desk works better than any app. This free editorial calendar lets you plan a month of blog posts, your weekly feature and your newsletter in a few minutes, then print it or download it for Google Sheets.
Create your printable calendar
Choose your month, how many posts you want to publish each week and your content pillars. Then print it or download the CSV:
Prefer a full page? Open the Editorial Calendar Generator tool page.
What’s on the calendar
- Blog posts spread across your chosen days, rotating through your content pillars
- Your weekly feature on Fridays (optional)
- Newsletter days on Sundays, weekly or every other week (optional)
Spreadsheet version: copy this layout
The CSV download opens in Google Sheets, Excel or Numbers with these columns:
| Date | Day | Type | Pillar | Working title | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-03 | Tue | Blog post | How-to guide | How to repot a houseplant | Draft |
| 2026-03-06 | Fri | Weekly feature | Friday Finds | 5 great plant care reads | Idea |
| 2026-03-08 | Sun | Newsletter | Newsletter | March garden tips | Idea |
Useful extra columns: main keyword, internal links to add, social promotion done (yes/no).
How to fill it in, in 20 minutes
- Generate the month above (2 minutes).
- Add time-sensitive topics first: holidays, seasons, events (5 minutes).
- Fill the remaining slots from your idea list. Need ideas? See 100 blog post ideas (10 minutes).
- Mark your writing sessions: when will you draft each post? (3 minutes)
Tips for sticking to it
- Keep the printout where you’ll see it every day.
- Use colored pens or highlighters for status: idea, drafted, scheduled, published.
- Stay one week ahead with batch writing.
- Leave one flexible slot each month.
- Review at the end of the month: what worked? What will you change?
Want the full method?
This printable works best alongside a simple planning system. Read how to craft an editorial calendar that works for you for the step-by-step approach, and why you need a regular feature to make one of your weekly slots almost effortless.
Choosing your content pillars for the calendar
The calendar rotates through the pillars you type in. Good pillars are recurring post types your readers value. Examples by niche:
| Niche | Example pillars |
|---|---|
| Food | Weeknight recipe, Baking project, Ingredient guide, Meal plan |
| Personal finance | How-to guide, Money story, Tool review, Monthly budget update |
| Gardening | Seasonal task, Plant profile, Problem fix, Garden tour |
| Blogging | Beginner guide, Template, Writing tip, Weekly round-up |
| Travel | Itinerary, Budget breakdown, Packing guide, Destination story |
Picking the right publishing frequency
- 1 post per week: ideal for most bloggers with a job or family.
- 2 posts per week: faster growth if you have 6–8 hours a week.
- 3+ posts per week: only with a solid buffer, batching or help.
Not sure? Read how often should you post on your blog? and start with fewer posts than you think. You can add more next month.
A monthly planning ritual
- Review last month: which posts did readers like most?
- Generate next month’s calendar with the tool above.
- Add key dates: holidays, seasons, launches.
- Fill in working titles from your idea list.
- Book your writing sessions in your personal calendar.
- Print it and put it somewhere you’ll see daily.
FAQs
Is the calendar really free?
Yes. No sign-up or email required. Everything runs in your browser.
Can I use it for social media too?
Yes. Download the CSV and add columns for each platform. See our social media content calendar guide.
How do I print only the calendar?
Click “Print” in the tool. The page hides menus and buttons automatically so only the calendar prints.