A shy woman who started note 3 months ago attended a writer's year-end party to learn how to write

I went to the "Writer's Year-End Party" where Keisuke Mizuno and Yupi Ishikawa were speaking.

As a result, I learned how to title my notes and how to decide on content to share, and I had fun interacting with other writers.
Also, it made me want to write an article about things I want to try in the near future.

Mizuno-san is a former director at note, and Yupi-san is not just a writer, but also an author who has published books like "ADHD Company Employee Becomes a Freelancer" and "Writing Habits."
In other words, they are incredibly amazing people!

Why a shy person signed up for a "Writer's Year-End Party"

I found out about this "Writer's Year-End Party" on Yupi-san's X and signed up immediately.
Because I don't know how to write notes!

That's one reason, and since I work remotely, I've never interacted with fellow writers.
I had a desire to talk with peers, so I went to the "Writer's Year-End Party," which also included a networking session.

What I wanted to do after learning how to write notes

When I arrived at the venue on the day, I was incredibly nervous.
As a shy person, I'm not good in spaces with people I don't know.

I even had a slight stomachache from drinking too much coffee right before, but the talk by Mizuno-san and Yupi-san was so interesting that the time flew by.

• Characteristics of notes that get read

• How to title notes

• How to decide on content to share

• How to choose hashtags

• Points to keep in mind when posting notes on social media

I learned things that you can't learn just by writing notes normally as mentioned above.
Also, after the event ended, Mizuno-san shared a magazine that compiled notes with wonderful titles.

What I realized about how to write notes is,

Showing your weaknesses and what you love (your favorites) brings out your humanity and makes people want to support you

= which means your notes are more likely to be read

That's it.

This was a critical hit for me, as I am deeply immersed in internet culture.
After all, in the old days of the internet, if you showed weakness, you would get bashed, and if you spoke about what you liked, you also tended to get bashed.
(Though I suppose that might just be a part of internet culture.)

So, in order to show my humanity, I decided tostart expressing "what I want to do," "what I like," and "my own weaknesses."

How was the networking event for a shy person?

Now, for the most difficult part for a shy person: the networking event.
I wanted to stay quiet in the corner, but since there was pizza, rice balls, sandwiches, and snacks for dinner, my gluttony took over and I wandered around the table for the time being.

Then, some kind people spoke to me, and I was so happy that I went to socialize.
I managed to hand out the business cards I made for today, and I was able to hear about other writers' work, which was a great inspiration.

I was too intimidated to go talk to my favorite writer, Yupi-san, but I was very satisfied just seeing her up close.
It was a wonderful day that made me want to participate in events like this again if I have the chance!

Thank you so much to everyone who interacted with me!!