Will The Box Set Us Free?

Good Morning Write3 Family!

Coming to you from a hot & muggy Nashville, TN.

Before I begin. Big news. Today's newsletter is sponsored!

Please welcome Allen Taylor and his book "Web3 Social: How Creators Are Changing the World Wide Web (And You Can Too!)" as the first Write3 Newsletter sponsor. Allen is a fantastic member of the Write3 family. Here's a brief synopsis of his book:

"How the Web grew from decentralized soil to be taken over by walled gardens, and how a new breed of social media platforms and protocols and taking it back to its decentralized roots. Plus, the benefits that offers to creators of all kinds."

And in true Write3 fashion, the book can be purchased on-chain through Readl or the traditional web2 route of Amazon. Pick up a copy today! Thanks for your support of Allen and the Write3 Newsletter!

Now onto this week's edition. Here's:

•1 Write3 Tip
•1 Write3 News You Can Use
•1 Literary NFT Worth Collecting

1. Write3 Tip - Mastering Midjourney

I've been knee-deep in the world of visuals, crafting posters to amplify my writing. The verdict? A resounding success. Engaging readers with visuals isn't a new tactic, but boy, does it work wonders! Since the inception of my marketing posters, I've seen a surge in sales and impressions. Let me share three tools I use to breathe life into my art:

Midjourney - Getting the hang of it can be a tad tricky, but practice makes perfect. If you're comfortable with Discord, then Midjourney will be a breeze. Although there's a free plan, I find the first tier subscription quite valuable. Here are a few resources that helped me understand Midjourney:
• Midjourney Beginner's Tutorial - My go-to for the basics. This will get you up and running in no time.
• Additive Prompts - Nick is a great follow on Twitter and this thread taught me most of what I needed to know about how to prompt.
• In addition to Midjourney, several members of the Write3 community have had success with Starryai & NightCafe.
Canva - After I create my art, I use Canva to design the posters. Packed with handy tools and templates, Canva (free or premium) will help you elevate your art.
Removebg - Need to overlay an image without the background? This is your (free) go to tool. (Notice the blue ribbon below)

How do you create your visuals? Leave a comment below and let us know.

Click for prompts used to create this image

Image with Canva Overlay - 1st place ribbon created using removebg

2. Write3 News - The Box from Decent.xyz

This week, Decent.xyz, the NFT creation platform, rolled out an intriguing feature - The Box. It enables a seamless one-click checkout for any NFT purchase. Essentially, if you want an NFT on Polygon, but have only Eth in your wallet, The Box bridges the gap for you.

This is music to the ears of the Write3 community as our work shines on L2s like Polygon and Optimism. (Did you see Mark Cuban minted How To Win at the Sport of Business on poly?) Box removes the hurdle of specific token requirements, thereby broadening our customer base. Here's hoping Mirror, Paragraph, and Readl incorporate The Box into their platforms soon!

3. A Literary NFT Worth Collecting - "Poems for the Cup of Jules" by Arjan Tupan

A valued member of the Write3 community, Arjan Tupan's poetry is thought-provoking and timely. As a football enthusiast (or soccer, for my American friends), this collection resonates deeply with me. I encourage you to delve into the story behind the poems. Trust me, football and team spirit make for excellent poetry subjects!

**Reminder: Collectors of today's newsletter will mint this piece of Write3 art. Your support enables me to continue doing what I love, and for that, I am deeply grateful. Happy collecting!