Creating Together on note — Various Styles of Collaboration with Creators (Seeking Collaborations/Partnerships)

This is a catchphrase for note that I have quoted several times before.
I must like the phrase, given how often I repeat it.

Indeed, note has qualities that combine a blog and social media.
Each creator can express themselves while connecting with others through features like following and timelines.

The more I continue using note, the more I realize its social aspects.
I have made familiar creator friends, and we send reactions to each other daily through likes and comments...
I feel that the reason I can continue the act of "writing," which can sometimes feel lonely, is precisely because note is a warm community.

This time, I would like to delve a little deeper and considerwhether it is possible to collaborate with wonderful creators to create something newabout that.

The word "collaboration" (kyodo) may sound like administrative jargon, but it originally means "to work together in cooperation on an equal footing for the same purpose" (Digital Daijisen).

Synonyms include collaboration and partnership, and these words carry a more creative impression.

Now, to the main topic.
What kind of collaborations or partnerships are possible on note?

I will consider a few forms.

If there is anyone who thinks, "I'd like to try that!", please feel free to let me know via comments or Twitter DM, etc.

Citing and introducing articles

note has a built-in feature that allows you to "cite and write an article."
Because of this, I believe that interaction between creators through articles is intended in the design of note.

I previously posted an article about a project that utilized this feature.

Although there are areas where I haven't been able to keep up due to a lack of time, knowledge, or ability required for writing, I feel that through this project, I have learned various things and have been able to deepen my interactions with creators.

Articles created based on the purpose of this project are summarized in the following magazine.
I am very grateful for the opportunity to think about and write about content that I wouldn't normally think about.

As for my articles, my stance is that I would like you to actively cite and introduce them, so if you receive any inspiration, please feel free to feature them.

• No prior notice is required.

• Please refrain from one-sided criticism.

To those who are good at illustration and design

I think the merit of collaboration is being able to utilize the strengths of the members.

I am not good at visual expression such as illustrations, but as I continue to post daily, I sometimes think that if I could do illustrations or design, the range of expression would expand even more...

Therefore, I am thinking of asking for the help of those who are good at illustration and design.

• Whether it is paid or unpaid does not matter.

• If you provide services on platforms like Coconala, please let me know your URL in the comments or elsewhere, and I will take a look at your page.

• Please feel free to introduce your daily activities without hesitation, even if it feels like self-promotion.However, please note that this does not guarantee a purchase.

• There are many needs, such as for headers, icons, and eye-catching images.

About Collaborative Magazines

note has a feature called collaborative magazines.
For details, please see the following page.

I feel that I haven't fully utilized this feature yet.
However, I believe it is a feature that could revitalize collaborations and partnerships between creators depending on how it is used.

For example, I think it might be possible to create interactive magazines by having creators with common themes start a collaborative magazine together.

• If you share similar interests, concerns, or awareness regarding the content of my posts, please let me know in the comments or elsewhere.

• I would like to discuss and think about the direction of a collaborative magazine with you.

About Paid Collaborative Magazines

I have been considering the possibilities of paid magazines recently.

I have posted several articles about paid magazines and have received positive reactions in the comments, for which I am very grateful.

If there is anyone who is interested in paid magazines but hesitant to take the plunge, I would like to make a suggestion.

How about a collaborative magazine?

On note, you can create paid or subscription-based collaborative magazines.
This way, while leveraging the benefit of paid magazines where “content can be read by a limited audience,” there is also the benefit for co-managers that their work will be “read by others.”

• If you would like to try a paid magazine but lack the courage, please let me know in the comments or elsewhere.

• We can discuss the content, policies, and so on.

• I am fine with a low distribution rate for my “sales.”

Articles about paid magazines can be found here.

About Circles

I think the Circle feature on note is a wonderful tool that allows creators to have their own communities.

I have also opened one myself.
It has become a place where we can enjoy note while having daily interactions.

For more details, please see the article below.

About Twitter Spaces and Communities

Due to the specifications of note, it is not possible to join a Circle for free.
(There is a free invitation feature, but the aforementioned Circle has already reached its limit.)

When there is a fee involved, the hurdle for joining can become higher...

Therefore, with a similar purpose in mind, I have been hosting a Twitter Space and community since February.

Twitter Space for "Writers"

• This is a Twitter Space where people who write can chat in real-time (held irregularly).

• We share information and discuss concerns related to "writing."

• If you are interested, please follow my Twitter account (@wefnote).

Twitter Community for "Writers"

The details are as follows in the tweet below.

• The difference from the Twitter Space mentioned above is that you can interact via text at any time.

• It is currently by invitation only, so if you are interested, please send a DM to my Twitter account ( @wefnote ).

• However, please note that Twitter Communities are visible to people other than participants.

• If you prefer a closed community, please consider a Circle.

That is a brief overview of my thoughts on collaboration styles on note.

While it is necessary to face writing alone, there is also the joy of creating something together.

I myself do not have a wealth of experience in collaboration, but starting something with someone often begins with a casual 'Why don't we try this?'

If there is something you would like to try, please feel free to let me know in the comments✨