Start Here.

1. Join the VV Discord

2. Navigate to the #Contributors Channel. Create a thread and include Pitch Title and 2-3 sentences explaining the TL:DR. Include any resources or people to interview. It's not mandatory, but including your social handles and a portfolio/links to content samples helps our community get to know you and your work.

3. Open the Editorial Calendar and browse potential content pieces in the "Content Ideas" tab

Workflow for Returning contributors:

Choose a piece you want to work on.

• Copy and paste 'potential title' into the "Editorial Calendar" tab
• Fill out all the information in the following columns: status, month, format, content title, author, category, tag, and notes if applicable
• The VV team will insert missing information

Research chosen topic

• Remember to verify sources
• Add external links
• Beware of FUD
• Choose a keyword

Write draft 1

• Go for it! Write down the first version of your article
• Create Google Doc in the Shared Drive, share permissions
• Link Google doc to the content title in the Editorial Calendar tab
• Update status column
• Do your best

Submit for editing

• Send your first draft to XX for revisions
• Each piece will receive a maximum of 3 revisions
• Accept or decline suggested edits
• Update status column

5. Revise/create second draft (If you got the "okay-go" from the team, skip to the next step)

6. Pitch a featured image for your piece

• 763x 340 px - Horizontal
• 440 x 500 px - Square
• Upload to Shared Drive designated folder

7. Notify VV Team of content final submission

• Link to location
• Update status column

8. Once your piece is published, share with your friends

*A note to our contributors*

Our contributors must remember, we do not offer financial advice in the Violet Verse. Our main purpose is to share, educate, and guide participants about the blockchain, Web3, and all the evolving technology the world has to offer. 

How to Use the VV Creator Publishing tool

1. Make sure you are connected to VV with your wallet.
2. Click on your "Profile Pic" and Click "Dashboard"
3. Then click "Create A Post"
4. Choose an Article Title that's 5-7 Words or Less
5. Write A TL:DR and Subtitle
6. Toggle to the Right to upload a photo from your local hard drive or IPFS.
7. Photo formatting is as follows: 450x300 on homepage/article page. On the post itself, dimensions are 1920x1080.
8. Toggle to the left to upload a video link from Youtube or Vimeo
9. Use Drop Cap For long for articles.
10. Hide Post for a "draft status." A VV editorial partner will review and push live.
11. Use at least 2-3 headlines to help readers understand core concepts and arguements
12. Make sure you add footnotes and references!

**Disclaimer: Nothing on the Verse should be taken as financial advice. Please do your own research. $VV utility reflects engagement on the protocol, accessing token-gated content and community events.