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Convert voice memos to blog posts with Deepgram, GPT-3.5 & Google Sheets dashboard

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1. Workflow Overview

Voice Memo to Blog Post with Deepgram, GPT 3.5 & Softr for Creators Turn Voice Memos into Published Blog Posts Using AI and Automation Stop letting great ideas vanish in your Notes app. This workfl...

Best for

  • Content Creation automation workflows
  • Multimodal AI automation workflows
  • intermediate n8n builders looking for reusable templates

Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.manualtrigger, n8n-nodes-base.stickynote, n8n-nodes-base.voicetotext, n8n-nodes-base.hubgpt, n8n-nodes-base.htmltoimage, n8n-nodes-base.googlesheets, n8n-nodes-base.email

Source and attribution

This workflow is cataloged by N8N Workflows and links back to its original n8n.io source page by Shelly-Ann Davy.

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title
Convert voice memos to blog posts with Deepgram, GPT-3.5 & Google Sheets dashboard
Workflow name
Convert voice memos to blog posts with Deepgram, GPT-3.5 & Google Sheets dashboard

Voice Memo to Blog Post with Deepgram, GPT-3.5 & Softr for Creators

Turn Voice Memos into Published Blog Posts Using AI and Automation

Stop letting great ideas vanish in your Notes app. This workflow transforms your voice memos into polished blog posts, LinkedIn articles, or newsletters β€” automatically.

Perfect for:

  • Coaches and course creators who teach best by speaking
  • Homemakers sharing wisdom without typing
  • Solopreneurs building authority without burnout
  • Anyone who thinks out loud but hates writing

The workflow:

  1. πŸŽ™οΈ Transcribes your voice memo using Deepgram (via n8n’s Voice to Text node)
  2. ✍️ Rewrites it into a publish-ready post using GPT-3.5
  3. πŸ–ΌοΈ Generates a featured image using HTML to Image
  4. πŸ“Š Saves the post to Google Sheets as your content calendar
  5. πŸ“¨ Emails you a draft for review
  6. πŸ–₯️ Syncs to your Softr dashboard for visual content planning

No typing. No staring at a blank screen. Just speak β€” and publish.


Prerequisites

Before using this workflow, ensure you have the following accounts:

Service Purpose Free Tier Available?
n8n Orchestrate the automation Yes
Deepgram Voice-to-text transcription Yes (free tier)
OpenAI AI writing (GPT-3.5 or GPT-4) Yes
Google Sheets Store blog drafts and metadata Yes
SMTP Email Send draft emails (e.g., Gmail) Yes (via app password)
Softr Build a visual content dashboard Yes

πŸ” You’ll need API keys for: Deepgram, OpenAI, and SMTP
βœ… All credentials should be stored securely in n8n


Google Sheets Setup

Your Google Sheet must have the following columns for the workflow to work correctly:

Column Name Purpose Example
Date When the post was created 2025-09-05
Title Blog post title (AI-generated or custom) "What I Learned About Boundaries"
Content AI-generated post body "Today, I realized..."
Image_URL Link to generated featured image https://.../image.png
Status Publishing status Draft, Published, Reviewed
Audio_URL (optional) Link to original voice memo https://.../memo.mp3

πŸ“Œ Tip: Name your sheet "Content Calendar" and share it with your n8n service account or use OAuth.


Step-by-Step Setup Instructions

1. Import the Workflow into n8n

  1. Go to your n8n dashboard.
  2. Click Workflows > Create from JSON.
  3. Paste the provided JSON.
  4. Click Import.

2. Set Up Credentials

For each service, go to Credentials > Add New:

  • Deepgram: Enter your API key
  • OpenAI: Use your GPT API key
  • Google Sheets: Connect via OAuth or service account
  • SMTP: Enter your email credentials (e.g., Gmail app password)

πŸ” Never hardcode keys β€” always use n8n’s secure credential system.

3. Configure the AI Prompt

In the HubGPT: Rewrite as Blog Post node:

  • Edit the prompt to match your tone:
    Rewrite this raw voice memo into a warm, engaging blog post:
    {{ $json["text"] }}
    Use short paragraphs, friendly tone, and end with a question to engage readers.
    

1.2 Logical Blocks

This catalog entry is organized from the workflow JSON. The node-level section below shows the executable blocks available for review before importing the template.

2. Block-by-Block Analysis

Block 1 - Trigger: Voice Memo Workflow

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.manualTrigger - manualTrigger
Config choices
Version 1

Block 2 - Sticky: πŸŽ™οΈ Step 1 – Submit Voice Memo URL

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 3 - Voice to Text

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.voiceToText - voiceToText
Config choices
Version 1

Block 4 - Sticky: 🧠 Step 2 – Transcribe with Deepgram

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 5 - HubGPT: Rewrite as Blog Post

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.hubGpt - hubGpt
Config choices
Version 1

Block 6 - Sticky: ✍️ Step 3 – Polish with GPT-3.5

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 7 - HTML to Image

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.htmlToImage - htmlToImage
Config choices
Version 1

Block 8 - Sticky: πŸ–ΌοΈ Step 4 – Generate Featured Image

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 9 - Google Sheets: Save to Calendar

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets - googleSheets
Config choices
Version 1

Block 10 - Sticky: πŸ“Š Step 5 – Log in Content Calendar

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 11 - Email: Send Draft

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.email - email
Config choices
Version 1

Block 12 - Sticky: πŸ“¨ Step 6 – Review via Email

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

3. Summary Table

Workflow Convert voice memos to blog posts with Deepgram, GPT-3.5 & Google Sheets dashboard
Complexity intermediate
Nodes 12
Categories Content Creation, Multimodal AI
Author Shelly-Ann Davy
Published 04 Sept 2025

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

  1. 1. Download the workflow JSON

    Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/8246/8246.json as the source template for this automation.

  2. 2. Import the template into n8n

    Open n8n, import the downloaded JSON, and review each node before activating the workflow.

  3. 3. Configure credentials and variables

    Replace placeholder credentials, API keys, webhook URLs, account IDs, and environment-specific values with your own settings.

  4. 4. Test with sample data

    Run the workflow manually or in a staging workspace, inspect node output, and confirm downstream systems receive the expected data.

  5. 5. Activate and monitor

    Enable the workflow only after testing, then monitor executions, errors, and rate limits during the first production runs.

5. General Notes & Resources

Review imported nodes carefully before activation. This catalog entry is intended to help you inspect the workflow structure, understand required services, and find related templates faster.

Node names, credentials, schedules, webhook paths, and external service limits may need adjustment for your workspace.

Frequently asked questions

What does Convert voice memos to blog posts with Deepgram, GPT-3.5 & Google Sheets dashboard do?

Voice Memo to Blog Post with Deepgram, GPT 3.5 & Softr for Creators Turn Voice Memos into Published Blog Posts Using AI and Automation Stop letting great ideas vanish in your Notes app. This workfl...

What do I need before importing this workflow?

Review the workflow JSON, configure any required credentials in n8n, and test the automation in a safe workspace before using it in production.

Can I customize this workflow?

Yes. Use the block-by-block analysis and the downloadable JSON to inspect each node, then adjust credentials, prompts, schedules, filters, or destinations for your Content Creation, Multimodal AI use case.