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We love communication.
We love Twitter Spaces.
We love sharing knowledge.

So why not create an eBook that will improve the experience for both speakers and listeners?

That's exactly what we're doing over the next 30 days and we're documenting the entire process.

#YaapWrites

In order to make it a great book we will need to speak to great #TwitterSpace hosts.

Who is your favourite host?
Whose space do you find yourself coming back to every time they are live?
Most importantly, why?

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Right now the book is empty.
We'd like to fill it with what you find to be of value.

Best way to do that is to simply ask.

So, what do you think should be covered in the Twitter Spaces eBook?
Remember there is no such thing as a wrong answer.

#YaapWrites

Thanks to all who shared their favourite #TwitterSpace hosts.

An impeccable selection of confident communicators, persuasive performers & superlative storytellers.

We're excited to get their perspective & create an eBook that will help you be a great host.

#YaapWrites

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https://twitter.com/yaap_za/status/1407367995366772738

We've asked what you want know.

We've spoken to some experts.

Today we completed the last part of research; a good old Google search.

This is the best article we found on Twitter Spaces.

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Expect to see it referenced in our bibliography.

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As a species,

📱We have used video calls for 51 years &
☎️ We have used audio calls for 145 years

Which medium of communication do you prefer? #YaapWrites

Something tells me this is going to be my favourite chapter to write.

📖 "Facilitating Great Conversation"

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Our @gumroad library is officially live.

yaap.gumroad.com

There's nothing on the shelf yet but we will be filling it up with great resources to help you become confident communicators, persuasive performers and superlative storytellers.

#YaapWrites

Today is day 10 of our eBook writing journey.

We've spent 5h30 on the book.

Thanks to everyone who has contributed and supported the journey so far.

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We're leaking the first chapter of the book tomorrow as part of the #YaapersDigest

Make sure you’re signed up to receive the digest for the first look at the book.

👉🏾 yaap.co.za

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We've just leaked the draft of chapter 1 with today's #YaapersDigest

It was quite difficult to click send but we did it.

Comment with a 👋🏾 if you'd like to read it and give us some feedback. We'll share the link via DM.
We'd really appreciate your thoughts.

#YaapWrites

📅 May '15: @discord launched
📅 Mar '20: @Clubhouse launched
📅 Dec '20: @telegram launches group voice chat
📅 May '20: @Twitter launches Spaces
📅 Jun '21: @Facebook launches Live Audio Rooms
📅 Jun '21: @Spotify launches Greenroom

Which have you experienced?

#YaapWrites

📝Our Writing Techstack📝

@NotionHQ for collaborative writing & organising all research
@Grammarly for routine spell-checking, grammar & punctuation
@HemingwayApp for complex editing to simplify writing & improve readability

What do you use to improve your writing?

#YaapWrites

"A good editor doesn't rewrite words, she rewires synapses"
S. Kelley Harrell.

We're looking for an editor that will connect this body of work.💥

Any suggestions?
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Mental Health Update:
Activities that help us against writers block and anxiety

🚶🏾‍♀️Walks
📝 Journaling
🎤 Podcasts
😂 Laughter

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With everything happening around us writing has been tough 😔.
We haven't written in 2 days.

What's been your strategy for productivity amidst chaos?

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Fellow writers, I've lost my flow. Haven't written constructively and it feels like I'm not trusting myself 😩.

Help! What do you do to get back into it?

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Research from everywhere.
Looking forward to joining @joe_human_ and @noxbloom Space to listen, engage and learn from like minded people.

https://twitter.com/joe_human_/status/1417831530009972736?s=19

Have you set your reminder?

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Gems on gems on gems. You can expect @joe_human_ and @noxbloom in the reference page of our book 🙌🏾

Thank you to @joe_human_ and @noxbloom for hosting #MasteringSpaces.

Lesson: Glossophobia is real but there are more people who want to see you win, than not. Spaces is a place to explore, share, challenge and build yourself and your community. Use it.

#yaapwrites

We need your help choosing a title for the book.

1. Filling In The Gaps with Space
2. A Digital Bonfire
3. Going Live on Twitter Spaces
4. The Original Social Medium

Subtitle: A guide to facilitating great conversation with Twitter Spaces

#YaapWrites

The past few weeks have been filled with grief with all writing having stopped.

Today we picked up the keyboard and started writing again.

Thank you all for your patience and support thus far. You can expect #YaapWrites daily updates to resume again.

Thanks to all who took part in our poll.

The jury has spoken and today we announce the official title of the book.

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We're currently sitting at almost 3000 words and feel we're about 30% through the writing process.

It's been difficult getting back into the rhythm like exercising after a long break.

When is the best time for you to write?

#YaapWrites

@ThoziTheCreator remember when we thought we could write our first book in 30 days. I respect our enthusiasm though.

What crazy goal have you guys set for yourself? Did you meet it?

The most important part of a pencil isn't the lead tip. It is the eraser. ✏️

We are going to need an editor to help us polish the book in terms of clarity, enjoyment, logic, flow and meaning.

Do you have any recommendations for us?

#YaapWrites