How Authors Can Create a Strong Community on Web3
As the world transitions to a more decentralized environment and blockchain-based technologies become increasingly popular, it’s essential to update your strategy for building a community.
Crafting a successful community building strategy is an important part of an author’s success on web3.
In this article, we’ll share some of the best community building tips for authors who want to self-publish their writing work on the blockchain.
Participate in web3 communities
One of the best ways to build a community on web3 is to participate in existing communities.
Join platforms like Discord, Telegram, and Twitter and engage with members by sharing your writing, commenting on their posts, and asking for feedback. By joining these communities, you can connect with like-minded individuals who are interested in your writing topics.
Here are some of our favorite communities and influential Web3 authors you could join and interact with to get started:
- The Metalibrarian Minutes: a newsletter by Edward Carpenter with the latest news about books on the blockchain — intended for authors, illustrators, translators, collectors, patrons, and investors.
- Page DAO Discord server: a community of writers, book lovers, and NFT collectors gathered around a mission to fuel creative writing.
- Readl Discord server: a community of authors and storytellers who are exploring publishing on Web3.
- Sitka World: the next mainstream multimedia fantasy franchise, impacting people with a powerful, beautiful story while incorporating technologies that allow for a more immersive experience than ever seen in fantasy before.
- Write3 & Web3 Publishing Twitter accounts to follow: https://twitter.com/i/lists/1518578605869178880?s=20
Use NFTs to incentivize engagement
NFTs are an innovative way to incentivize engagement within your online community. Not only do they provide a way to reward your most dedicated fans, but they also help to increase engagement as a whole.
Consider creating NFTs that offer exclusive access to exclusive content such as new writing, signed copies of your book, or even one-on-one conversations as a reward for engagement. This provides a great incentive for your community to engage more often, as well as helps to create a more supportive and engaged following.
Furthermore, by creating unique and tailored NFTs, you can reward your most dedicated fans and increase their loyalty to your work.
An example of how a literary NFT can also be a tool to grow and engage your community is Vagobond Magazine. Holders of Vagobond Magazine issues have special access to gated channels in the Vagobond Magazine Discord. They will also be qualified to receive airdrops of $BALDS tokens, which are the governance tokens of VM. These tokens allow holders to vote on the direction of VM and purchase artwork and other fun utilities.y
Collaborate with other authors
Collaborating with other authors is an effective way to reach a wider audience and create a more robust community. You can explore various opportunities to collaborate, such as co-authoring a book with someone in your field, or partnering up for joint events or promotional campaigns.
By collaborating with other authors, you will not only be able to connect with new readers but also have the chance to establish a network of writers who can support each other’s work. This can provide a platform for sharing knowledge, exchanging ideas, and even collaborating on future projects. This collaboration can help you gain a fresh perspective on your own writing as well as inspire you to try new approaches and styles. In addition, embracing collaboration can be a powerful tool for expanding your skillset, growing your reader base, and building a strong community of writers.
An interesting example of a collaborative literary project is Arts & Poetry, a Web3 exclusive journal, led by pioneer web3 author Edward Carpenter, which showcases new and unique works of written and visual arts from around the world.
Host events
Hosting web3 events like virtual book clubs or live readings can be a great way to bring your community together and form stronger connections with your readership. Not only can these events be an enjoyable way to spend time with your readers, but they can also be a great way to grow your reach and increase engagement with your work. Consider hosting events that align with your writing topics or interests, as this will help you to attract readers who are genuinely interested in your content. Depending on your niche and the type of event, you could also invite guest speakers to join the discussion, which can bring a fresh perspective and new ideas to the conversation. Furthermore, hosting events can provide an invaluable opportunity to gain insights from your readers, allowing you to better understand their interests and preferences.
Here are some events that can inspire you:
- The Write3 Show hosted by Greg Younger
- The Roving with Rionna Show
- Writing in Web3 with J.D. Armstrong and Edward Carpenter
Be authentic
Finally, it’s important to be authentic and transparent with your community. Share your struggles and successes, and be open to feedback and criticism. Building a strong web3 community takes time, effort, and authenticity. By being genuine and engaging with your community, you can build a strong following and create a loyal fanbase for your writing.
Building a community on web3 requires a different approach than traditional community building methods. By leveraging web3 tools, participating in existing communities, hosting events, and collaborating with other authors, you can build a strong and engaged community around your writing. Be authentic, transparent, and open to feedback, and you’ll be well on your way to building a successful community on web3.
About Readl
Readl is the first web3 platform designed to help storytellers, publishers, production houses, and NFT projects to publish, manage and distribute multimedia literary content on the blockchain, without requiring specific technical knowledge.
Our platform allows storytellers to create a decentralized library of literary NFTs, keeping perpetual royalties, and where audiences can discover, collect and read the content they love from any device and with web2 user-friendly onboarding.
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