Join a DAO in a creative way
When we imagine classic writers, we imagine a romantic life, full of adventures and heartbreak. The difficulties of the time made many of the most famous writers in history so in part because of their tragic lives as well. It may sound nostalgic, but sometimes I would like to transport myself to those pubs where drunks, artists, criminals and writers shared a beer. Places where tobacco smoke and the smell of ink were still breathed and where some of the ideas that have revolutionized the world have emerged.
The way we communicate has changed, but not the content or the message. The human is a social being, with consciousness and imagination and since writing was invented he has sought ways to communicate his ideas. Faced with the reduction of freedoms that we have experienced in recent years, people have looked for alternatives to continue doing what they like the most and writing and reading are undoubtedly some of them.
WRITE OR DIE
If you are new to Discord, the first time you enter it you will feel overwhelmed. Thousands of messages, sections, rules, etc. If you have been using it for a while, I am sorry to tell you that the same thing will happen to you. That is why in this article I want to briefly explain one of the sections of the PageDAO discord.
When you enter you will appear in the INFO section, where you will receive a welcome, and you will be able to find a basic guide on how to navigate the channel. If you continue down you will find the Write or Die section, where you can write with other DAO contributors.
Practice your creativity with:
- 6 word-stories
You will be given a random word and you will have to write a story in just 6 words. You will receive 1 Page token.
“I scream, you scream, we are dead.”.-Homeless
“Is a silent scream a scream?”.-Pokemon Dundee
- 25 word stories
You will be given a random word and you will have to write a story in just 25 words. You will receive 2 Page tokens.
“Trust is the key to success in any relationship, he reminded himself. No one who drinks from such a river of deception should ever be trusted.”.-Of the Ether
“The river flowed smoothly, my feet got wet because I was standing at the edge of the water, I went closer and touched the water.”.-Toluwani
“On the river bank there was a boatman who claimed to know the area perfectly. When it was winter the current left him without a job”.-Kaf
- Word rumble
Create a piece using as many of the words as possible from a list that will be given to you.
“It was "that" day on the calendar and everything was scripted. From humble beginnings in an old tin shed, to cracking skulls at the line of scrimmage. This wayward team found a way to heal the pain of last season and become a model for future players, a picture of perfection. They were the ultimate machine and a textbook example of what can be achieved if each player is prepared to play and stick to their roles. But while they fought like gladiators and risked their bodies for their team, the owner saw them as "money printers.".-Pokemon Dundee
“Three calendar years have passed since the script written by the senior officer was published. Lots of machine learning mechanisms were implored and a photograph of the entire team was featured on the roster that season. The printer used for the launch was top notch and the text showed a level of insight to represent how much the team invested in this. No sign of capricious skirmishing was on display, each member of the team had a stick on their waist for it. There was a lot to throw around when compiling the scripts, but I guess it all worked out.” Frekey OG.
Collaborate with other writers:
- Story chain
The first person responds to the ad that is published. Then someone else responds to what the person wrote. Each subsequent person responds to the previous poster.
It's bullshit because it really is a beautiful day - somewhere, but not here. Definitely not here. As I stare at the cracks in the ceiling with roaches running out of them, I find a strange rhythm to their movement that acts like a staccato drum, beating against the pulsing migraine I'm living through. A lone gecko sits in the corner - chirp chirp chirping and ignoring the roaches completely. "Do your fucking job," between drags on my cigarette. Just then Diego walks in….- Vagabond
"Dude," he says. It explains more than the word itself. It's complete anarchy, total chaos. The word, 'dude', contains in itself an entire world of meaning in its present usage. It conveys a sense of disillusionment in the establishment, of accomplishment in the overthrow of this system, somehow imminent, on the tip of his tongue. I straighten up in my seat, suddenly all ears. Something big is coming, I just know it.”.- Dylan
Shares what you are writing:
- Daily poet
Are you a lover of poetry? This is the best place to share your poems and read to other members of the community.
It's pretty good I'd say
how i get depressed the day
day after
A great back and forth fight
a constant task to juggle
how i always feel horrible
Being green ain't easy
Whether for a felt frog or a gargoyle.
All the luck of the Emerald Isle
Won't turn a river's water to beer
Though we tried
And we dyed
And when Mom's not looking
We slide our broccoli to the dog.
We celebrate the first bud of Spring
But the blood-red rose is the one we deliver
Instead of ever saying,
"This bud's for hue."
“Thales, Greek Philosopher
People said he didn't know what he was doing.
Philosophy, to the other Greeks, seemed stupid.
Until a guess came true and Thales made a fortune
Predict a drought and buy grain
Putting the trust of the Greeks in the brain of Thales
It still symbolizes chaos, money.
That comes to philosophers who get tired of being funny”
- Articles
Share your drafts and find readers who give their opinion and add value.
- Free writing
Write about whatever you want and share it with others
It is important to name Allison Alter, as she is the biggest contributor to the “Write or Die” section, being the one who launches the challenges on a weekly basis.
These are just a few examples of what people have shared. As you can see, the discord is full of talented people who are looking for this way, to exercise their creativity while meeting and collaborating with other writers. Writing daily has numerous benefits and more if you do it surrounded by others who inspire you.
Some will say that this is not very different from any university literature class, however to this we must add the power of web3 and the communities that are being created around it. We already explained how Page DAO is revolutionizing book publishing thanks to NFTs.
“Write or Die” section is an easy and original way to get started with a DAO. Many people still do not understand all the possibilities that DAOs offer and the first steps can be complicated. That's why we at Page DAO have decided that one good way is to start using Collab.land and connect your Metamask to receive a PAGE token for writing. (If you have any questions about these steps, the easiest thing is to ask on Discord, any member of the community will guide you).
The crypto market is very volatile due to the crisis we are experiencing. It is the best time for those who truly believe in this technology. Bear markets are for creators and there is no place more creative than the Page DAO Discord.
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KAF is a consultant and writer helping people get closer to NFTs, DAOs, Defi, and metaverse