For those who find it hard to keep up with note | A collection of tips on how to continue, learned from 8 months of daily posting

note is fun, but it is not easy to keep up.

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I have no topics to write about.
Likes and followers aren't increasing.
Paid articles aren't selling.
I feel down when comparing myself to others.
I don't know why I'm writing anymore.

I have also struggled many times while continuing. Even so, the reason I was able to think of my own content and post every day for 8 months is not just because of willpower, but because I dealt with these struggles as they came.

The most important thing for continuing was 'reflection'

I value reflection above all else.

For example, 'clarifying your purpose' is also extremely important. However, you cannot make it 'clear' from the very beginning. Even if you think it has become clear, as you go along, you may realize your thinking was naive or you may be forced to change direction, but if you reflect every month, it will become clearer.

Repeatedly 'try, reflect, and apply to the next'

To keep improving, reflection such as 'what went well, what was not so good' is useful. Since there is little damage even if you fail on note, you can actively take on challenges, analyze the feedback, and apply it to the next step to grow.

Reflection is also important for determining when to quit

In cases where there is 'no prospect of improvement at all', it is also important to quit cleanly. As long as it is fun, there is no problem with continuing aimlessly, but reflection is important so that you do not continue out of habit when it is no longer fun.

Of course, just doing reflection does not mean everything will go well.
I have compiled other little tips that have allowed me to keep going until now.

These 3 are the first ones to read

When you feel that it is hard to keep up with note, the following 3 articles are recommended first.
Please choose and read the article closest to your current struggle from the three directions of 'the meaning of continuing', 'what to write', and 'the pain of having no reaction'.

① For those who want to think about the meaning of continuing

When you keep writing on note, you sometimes wonder, "Is there any point in continuing to write like this?" In this article, I organize the cost-effectiveness I felt after posting for 180 consecutive days, and ways of thinking about note that don't focus solely on revenue.

② For those who don't know what to write

This article is for those who say, "I have the desire to write, but I don't know what to write about." Instead of deciding on a perfect theme from the start, I summarize ways of thinking that allow you to start with easy-to-write topics, such as self-introductions or experiences you've had trouble with.

③ For those who find it tough because there is no reaction

If your likes and followers don't increase, you lose the confidence to continue. In this article, based on my actual experience of increasing my followers by 193% in the third month of starting note, I summarize ways to increase connections without strain.

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📁Category ①: I don't know what to write

First, these are articles to help you get out of the state of not being able to decide "what to write." I have summarized theme selection, finding ideas, and how to turn on your writing switch.

To those struggling with choosing a theme on note, I am struggling too: "My overall note theme"
It has been nearly a year since I started note, and I am still struggling with my overall note theme. After much deliberation, I have finally decided on a theme. I hope that process will be helpful to you all.

Regarding the 9 individual themes I plan to post about in the future | Hiroki Murata
As a result of writing freely about what I wanted to write for a year, I ended up with 9 individual themes, but I have consolidated these into a main theme and sub-themes.
I hope that the reason why I did this and the consideration process will be a reference for everyone's theme selection.

✍️How to create articles for note. How to convert daily topics into note articles
If you are posting every day, finding topics is difficult.
To reduce the time spent finding topics, I needed a technique to convert daily events into articles for note. I will explain that method.

My "I want to write" switch (note edition)
There is a wall that can be called common to all humanity.
"I can't write, I have nothing to write about"

However, I basically write on note because I want to write. I know how to make myself want to write, and I intentionally turn on my writing switch myself. What is that "switch"?

Please read at least the free section! [note article] My method for never running out of ideas
This time, I will share a template for creating content ideas that I finally figured out after writing every day for 180 days. Since the note article idea creation framework can be read in the free section, please be sure to read at least that part.

📁Category ②: It's tough when there's no reaction

When there is little reaction, your motivation to continue drops. I have summarized what I actually tried to increase likes, followers, and views.

[Saved Version] How to increase note followers and likes
I have been continuing note for a while now and have received many likes. Thank you very much 😄

To keep going with note, it is true that it is more encouraging when there is a reaction, and based on the idea that a certain number of followers and likes are necessary, I have written this from the perspective of how to overcome the period where those who have just started are most likely to get discouraged. Please take a look ✨

I see, so that's what it was! Revealing my actual note data 《Hashtags and Views Edition》
If you master hashtags, your note view count will increase. However, I had been putting it off, saying I "didn't really understand it." When my original project didn't go well and I properly looked at the actual data to analyze the cause, I began to understand hashtags a little.

Actually, the optimal posting time for note varies from person to person
My optimal note posting time (revealing 1 week of actual data)
When I posted at a different time than usual, the reaction was poor, and
"When is the optimal posting time for my note?"
a question arose.
What is the optimal posting time obtained from 1 week of actual data?

[Wrong] Title and header image improved after reading a certain article, with comparison
By reading this article, you can improve your titles like this.
Before improvement:
Explaining "Just teaching know-how won't lead to success" with higher resolution
After improvement:
[Must-read for leaders] Why just teaching know-how won't lead to success, explained with concrete examples

[Summary] 3 tips for writing notes that people are glad they read❗
The first tip is to "clarifywhat you want the reader to gain." This is often said, but then, what are the second and third tips?

📁Category ③: Tired of monetization / Paid articles aren't selling

If you look at note only in terms of revenue, it can become painful. For those who want to think about meanings other than sales and how to have a sustainable relationship with monetization.

Half a year since starting note. Is the cost-effectiveness not good even after 180 days of continuous posting?
Half a year has passed since I started note, and I have re-thought about the meaning of continuing note.
"Why am I continuing note?"
If you have wondered this, please use this as a reference.

"Beyond" how to make money on note
Not just "how to make money on note," but how can you enjoy note more? I have organized my thoughts and verbalized them in an easy-to-understand way. Please read until the title is resolved!

How to use note for business to gain greater assets than just monetization
If you use note for the purpose of monetization, you might feel that it is not worth the effort. In my case, I also use it to improve my business skills. Please use this as a reference for how I utilize it!

Various ways to make paid articles easier to open and read

I have documented the background behind this system.

📁Category 4: Feeling down by comparing yourself to others / Wanting to quit

This is for those who want to reset their mindset before trying to find more ways to work hard. I have compiled articles to help you think about continuing, taking a break, or quitting.

Looking back on "continuing for 3 years" to make it a good memory
Even if you didn't win at the tournament in a club activity, don't you sometimes think later on that "I'm glad I kept at it for 3 years"? I want to keep going so that I can think, "A lot happened, but I'm glad I kept going. "

[I can't take it anymore!] A note to read when you feel like you can't do anything
When you are in a state where you can't get anything done at all, theories might not be useful either. Even if you understand it in your head, your body might reject it.
So, what should you do?

A note to read when you feel stressed on note
note was fun at first, but as you keep going,

don't you feel stressed by things like these?

[The secret to continuing note for a long time] Don't push yourself if something feels wrong
When you read articles with the tag "#HowToContinueNote", there are various ways of thinking, but the point is, "In the end, if your heart isn't moved, you don't have to do it."
That is the message.

📁Category 5: Wanting to improve while continuing

This is for those who want to not just keep going, but improve while watching numbers and reactions. I have compiled articles on reflection, titles, posting times, smartphone display, and more.

✍️ How to write note titles learned from pros: The one thing that made me think, 'I see, so that's how it works'
Pros are amazing. They don't just use sensational titles; they stir up people's imagination. I created titles following that method.

I don't really want to tell you this, but here is how to train AI to make your note titles god-tier
It is better to learn catchphrases from proper people or books, but this time I will introduce a quick, hack-like method. I will introduce it.

I'm wondering if I should write note for smartphone users...
The ratio of devices used for note is about 76% smartphone, about 24% PC (as of March 2025), so smartphones are overwhelmingly more common. In terms of ratio, I should write for smartphones, but I'm still thinking about it.

I want to rewrite, I want to rewrite, I want to rewrite
When I look at my past articles, I feel, "Wow, why is this so hard to understand?" and I really want to rewrite them. Have you ever had that experience?

I am not participating in the AI Learning Compensation Program
I wrote down my first impressions of the AI Learning Compensation Program. Since then, I've thought about it a lot and my opinion has changed a little, but I'm glad it gave me a chance to stop and think.

The relationship between the concerning AI Learning Compensation Program and views, will my views decrease?
I considered the AI Learning Compensation Program once more just before it started. Please take a look at that too!

How will note change in the future? I saw a dark future (Part 1)
I thought about how note will change in the future and how I should respond. What does the "dark future" in the title mean?

Conclusion: Continuing is not the only right answer

I don't think you should force yourself to continue note. However, if you are in a state where you can continue with a little ingenuity, there are things you can try before quitting.

If you can't write, change how you find topics.
If it's painful because there's no reaction, increase your contact with people.
If you're struggling with monetization, rethink your purpose for continuing note.
If you're tired, take a break.

I believe that the goal is not to continue, but whether you can continue in a way that is meaningful to you.