Automated Blog Writer & Publisher – n8n Template

September 13, 2025

Aladuddin Aladin

This template fully automates the process of generating, refining, and publishing blog posts to WordPress. It leverages Google Sheets as a planning and configuration hub, dynamically generates content using OpenAI (via OpenRouter), and handles post-processing, publishing, and logging — all without manual intervention. Ideal for content teams, bloggers, or businesses that want to streamline their content pipeline.

Features:

  1. Google Sheets Integration:
  • Manage schedules, topics, and configurations in a single spreadsheet.
  • Automatically logs actions and publishing statuses back into Sheets.
  1. AI-Powered Content Generation:
  • Uses configurable LLM models (OpenAI via OpenRouter) for drafting, structuring, and finalizing blog posts.
  • Supports placeholder replacement and structured prompts per authoring stage.
  1. Automated Publishing:
  • Creates and publishes posts to WordPress using XML-RPC requests.
  • Handles publishing status updates, including draft or publish modes.
  1. Scheduling & Triggers:
  • Supports manual or automated runs on a defined schedule.
  • Checks if content is ready to publish at the scheduled time.
  1. Data Post-Processing & Normalization:
  • Cleans and merges generated data with existing spreadsheet rows.
  • Extracts post IDs or error messages for clear tracking.
  1. Error Handling & Logging:
  • Records errors, publishing responses, and status changes for audit and troubleshooting.

About the author

Alauddin Aladin is an AI Automation expert helping businesses streamline operations, boost productivity, and scale effortlessly using tools like Make.com and n8n. With over a decade of experience in digital systems and automation strategy, Alauddin empowers entrepreneurs to save time and grow smarter through intelligent workflows and AI-driven solutions.

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