How I Spent 7 Days Writing the “Best Automated Image Generation APIs” Article

Hey everyone! I just wrapped up a week‑long sprint to put together my post on the Best Automated Image Generation APIs. I’m the developer behind bulkdesign.app, and I wrote this article to map out the competition and help users find the right image‑generation API. Here’s how I did it, one day at a time.

A Quick Look at Competitor Blogs

Bannerbear keeps posting new content. Their latest blog post came out in March 2025
Templated stays active too, with fresh tutorials published on April 9, 2025
DynaPictures hasn’t updated since June 3, 2024, so they seem to have paused blogging

This helped me see who’s still writing new stuff and who might have stopped, so I could highlight APIs with up‑to‑date docs.

Day 1: Pick My Angle and Gather Links

I chose to cover only APIs I’d tested or read solid info on. Then I bookmarked their docs, sample projects, and any blog posts I could find.

Day 2: Quick Tests

I ran each API through basic prompts, noted how fast they were, checked pricing, and rated how easy they felt to use. Hands‑on beats guessing.

Day 3: Draft an Outline

I sketched a simple roadmap:

Why automated image APIs matter
How I tested them
My top picks (with pros and cons)
Final thoughts and tips

When I got stuck, I looked back at this outline to stay on track.

Day 4: Write the First Draft

I set a two‑hour timer and just wrote—no editing, no overthinking. By the end, I had about 1,200 words. Imperfect, but solid.

Day 5: Polish and Fill Gaps

I tightened sentences, cut fluff, and added pricing details. I also linked each API’s homepage and dropped in quick screenshots.

Day 6: Final Edits and Formatting

One last proofread: I fixed typos, adjusted header levels, cleaned up lists, and made sure every link opened in a new tab.

Day 7: Share and Track Feedback

I posted the link on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Indie Hackers. A few friends skimmed it and caught a typo plus a confusing setup step.

What I Learned

Chunk it out: Hitting small daily goals keeps you moving.
Hands‑on beats guessing: Testing tools yourself saves time later.
Share early: Fresh eyes spot what you miss.

That’s it—seven days from “I should write this” to “It’s live.” If you’re planning a roundup or how‑to post, try this pace: move forward a bit each day, and you’ll finish faster than you think. Happy writing!