Having another mind, editing, walking through, or just foreseeing what you are doing that is explained in writing is very beneficial. We can co-write a blog post, work on an ebook together, or draft up and then finalize some ideas for the next project. This can all be done using Typewith.me. You just have to do is decide what to collaborate on or share to either your inner circle or another audience.
I see Typewith.me as a tool for us bloggers to work with other bloggers, work on side or totally new projects, or even do creative things with our audience.
For instance what I’ll be doing on UniqueBlog is have a weekly session where its basically a time for anyone who wants to to all write a post together. This is just one way I see Typewith.me helping us bloggers and our community.
Below is a 1 minute video covering the specific functions of this tool.
Now, let’s get more in-depth on the benefits and uses for us bloggers.
Writing Content
Co-writing a Post
There seems to be a trend for multi-author blogs. Many bloggers do face the battle of consistency and this would be a problem that could be fixed by having multi-authors.
Well, what if you were to write a post together with another author or contributor. Here you could share your ideas, stories, and thoughts and mix them all in to create one unique, but very useful post.
You can do this with Typewith.me by simply inviting the other writer via email and you will then work in real-time. This feature can also be used for tossing around ideas and coming up with drafts.
You could also co-write an ebook or any other type of product together.
An Editing Chatroom
If you don’t want to write with someone else, write a post where people post all of their thoughts and chat about them. This will entice community involvement and give them a sense of involvement into the making of your blog.
You’ll have to just invite more people
You will be amazed how good of a community response you will get if you setup an event that was like an editing chatroom. This could also be done along with live video, a webinar, or an actual conference setting.
There is also a chat feature plus the writing area so people can leave feedback on what just you or everyone is typing.
You’ll be able to see who contributed what, which will spur more discussion.
Projects & Throwing Around Ideas
Every time I’ve started a blog, I’ve wanted to start another but have prevented from doing so while talking and collaborating my thoughts with others. These are my friends and my inner circle or what I call your network of “weak ties“.
So, the idea I kept tossing around was whether to have multiple blogs or not. This whole process was done with Skype, but could have been done with Typewith.me especially if my or your inner circle wanted to do a project together.
Who Said What and When?
Yes, you will be able to record and know right away who said what and when. Many times when having conversations with each other you forget what they said and how their conversation was placed in context during a certain time.
Everything is on a timeline and recorded
Say you want to start a project with a few others. You invite them, you discuss and talk about it. Then, you can always add to this discussion or edit your input (changing your mind about certain items) and all of this will be recorded.
Getting Somewhere
The biggest thing is to reach a decision or something that is more finalized when working or coming up with a project.
Typewith.me in the long run will save you time and will allow for you to really make smart mistakes if what you end up doing turns out to be one.
Going Back, Editing, and Fixing for Future
Its the thought that having all conversation being recorded and put into a timeline format. Say you come up with another idea, but its similar to your previous one that you already created with Typewith.me and collaborated on with your inner circle.
You can return to the original and look at what was discussed, fixed, improved, and still left with unanswered questions.
Putting the Tool to Use
What will be your use?
Typewith.me is completely free and even though it seems very simple in terms of function (writing in real time for collaboration) the tool can be used in many ways.
This is the ultimate blogging tool for collaboration and idea-making.
The Discussion
Leave a Comment Read Again?Hi,
This looks like a really useful tool, and it’s free!
“For instance what I’ll be doing on Unique Blog is have a weekly session where its basically a time for any one who wants to to all write a post together.”
Derek, could you provide a link to this, as I would like to know more about it. I might be interested in this session too!
Kindest,
Nabeel
Nabeel,
Everytime Derek wrote the words ”Typewith.me” he hyperlinked it. Just click on them to be sent to the website. Hope it’s what you was asking about.
Best
Will,
Thanks for that heads up!
Best, Derek
haven’t seen Alex here in a while now, though your write ups are superb Derek
About the tool, it looks promising. Seeing as it can improve and diversify both new and seasoned bloggers’ writing skills. Perhaps it could be a good concept for a new trend of online communities, pretty productive and can definitely build good relationships.
Regards,
Jason
Jason,
Yeah he’s been busy lately but will return very soon!
It could create a trend of new blogging or writing communities. Many times the most simplistic tools like this one can be adapted to be something totally unique that no one has ever experienced before.
Best, Derek
This is a really cool tool Derek,
It further simplifies blogging collaboration.
Thanks a lot for the great post,
-Onibalusi
You’re welcome Onibalusi!
Thanks dear for adding such a useful tool.
Two thumbs up for you.
If you have any other useful tool than please share with us.
Derek,
This is SICK!! I wonder though how they’re supposed to make money off it, unless it’s open source, then they might rely on donations. Nonetheless is awesome.. Days ago I was just thinking about the hassle it would be to co-write ebooks or such with someone else: managine revisions, sending e-mails or using msn, ect. It would just be frustrating.
But writing simoultaneously with a partner? Brilliant! There should be more useful products like this one and Ommwriter for bloggers.
Will,
These two tools I’ve mentioned this week certainly should be very useful for bloggers or doing a project/product with one another.
Best, Derek
Isn’t it true that you can use Google Docs for co-editing
Some of these features can be substituted by another free software in the market so what the point making money out of this?
Mike,
This tool is run by something that Google has developed which sparked real time collaboration for the Google Wave. But, since that is dying you can try this. What makes this different than Google Docs is that you can chat about what’s being written and see real-time editing along with a timeline.
Best, Derek
Can you co-edit simultaneously as well on Google Docs? I never tried it actually, I don’t know. Yea well, they might be sharing this product out of sheer generosity I guess. I’m just not too used with people doing things for free, nontheless it’s a nice peace of software, worth trying and keep in the tricks’ bag.
It surely is something worth trying out and check out the reply comment I left Mike above.
Best, Derek
Wow, this looks like a really cool tool. I could think of a few times when this would have been helpful for me in group projects. And the fact that it’s free makes it even better! -James
Now your future group projects will be easier James!
Best, Derek
Oh man, this looks pretty awesome cause I’ve been trying to get more collaboration on a few writing projects. However, would it be easier overall just to use Google docs? Either way – time to try out a few new things hehe
Murlu,
Surely Google Docs you can do more in terms of type of document and who sees what (private vs. public). But, this tool allows for you to have a mini chatroom centered around discussing what is being typed in real time.
Best, Derek
Very useful find Derek; much appreciated.
You’re welcome Dennis!
Very interesting tool. I have worked with Google Docs by passing shared documents around but the complete syncing of the text as it is typed takes this to the next level. I can see this as a great tool for both my clients and writers.
Is there an option to create a private account or are all documents public?
Their are all public.
But you get a random link, so dont share that link. :p
I wish you the best with your clients and let me know how it goes. (very curious) I’m on twitter @byderekj
Best, Derek
Its same as PiratePad.net
Anyway, this is a great tool, I use PiratePad(or Typewith.me?) for my translations, and its really easy to be proofreaded by other persones.
Thanks for sharing.
You’re welcome!
Cheers for that, I say it would be useful when working with multiple people on one project,
Seems a little like Google Wave which just fell by the wayside
Robert,
It actually originated from the same coding as Google Wave.
Best, Derek
Now that’s a nifty little tool. Has my head just dancing with collaborative possibilities for my blog and as a way to engage my audience. This could be fun!
I’m glad i’ve got your mind going! You know how I like to engage with my audience
Looks to be a slick tool but I know some other tools which are much better and more popular. I think it can be used as an elearning kind of tool too. I like the simplicity of it though because it loads very fast on my computer and doesn’t seem to make use of stuffs like java and etc.
Simplicity is surely a good thing. You care to share the other tools?
Hi! I have gone through information.In brief i understood that this is related to posting your blog,having another mind to write for you.
Surely seeing and knowing what others think in terms of the type of content that should be written on your blog is interesting.
What a great concept – I’ve never heard about it before! It seems like it would be a huge attraction to readers because they can get a variety of different opinions/instructions/tips, etc., from different writers. Very cool!
Exactly! Thanks for your comment, Jackson.
Best, Derek
This is one hell of an amazing tool, I’ve always wanted to do collaborative work. This might just be what i was looking for
Good job google, i don’t care what everyone else says, wave was awesome so this tool must also be awesome. Wave failed only because there are a large number of people who do not realize its true potential and prefer not to collaborate with others and keep all their thoughts to themselves.
Sorry for the bit of topic blog post.
No worries man
Let me know how it goes with you in terms of using it.
Best, Derek
Very interesting – testing it out now, though the immediacy of it is quite disconcerting…
Thanks Derek
You’re welcome!
Best, Derek
What a great tool ~ I have never heard of it before and was eager to see if you mentioned it was free.
Does it sync up pretty fast? Having record of who typed what and when definitely gives it a leg up on Google Docs.
I have a few other questions on it but I guess no better way to figure out how it works then by just trying it out.
It is free, which is great! (as of now anyways… haha) Trying things out for yourself is almost always the best solution.
Nice nice tool!
I’ll have to try it tonight!
Yes you will! Let me know how it goes.
Best, Derek
Read with interest the post. Thank you.
What I am missing? This is just the Etherpad OSS fork hosted unchanged.
this is a very useful tool , thanks for sharing .
It just unique, you know, the creator of these things is just awesome.
This sounds interesting.
wow. Thanks for sharing this.
Nice blog and nice post.
“Two heads are better than one.” This looks cools. I would like to try it out one of these days and know more about it. Thanks for sharing!
Exactly Keith! Collaboration is certainly a great way to produce great content on a subject that is either popular or tends to be a “great debate”.
Nice nice tool! thanks for sharing
Let us know how you use it!
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