Tips for Project Starters

A guide to help project organizers navigate the Weeva process.

31 articles in this collection
Written by Tuscan Knox and Hayley Irvin

Getting Started

How do I write a description for my project?

Tell your contributors what your project is about.

Written by Hayley Irvin
Updated over a week ago

How do I change my project title?

Changing your project settings.

Written by Hayley Irvin
Updated over a week ago

How do I add a cover photo to my project?

A fun way to customize your project.

Written by Hayley Irvin
Updated over a week ago

Should I just invite everyone or provide some structured chapters first?

Different ways to structure your project.

Written by Hayley Irvin
Updated over a week ago

How do I get people to add awesome stories?

Here are some great thought starters.

Written by Hayley Irvin
Updated over a week ago

Is there a time frame in which to complete the book?

If you're worried about being forced into an inflexible timeline when creating a book, fear not. It's all up to you.

Written by Hayley Irvin
Updated over a week ago

Project Settings

About project titles, subtitles, and descriptions.

Setting up your Weeva project.

Written by Tuscan Knox
Updated over a week ago

What is the delivery deadline?

Learn about what the delivery deadline setting means and how it helps your project.

Written by Tuscan Knox
Updated over a week ago

Project Types

Learn why it's helpful to set the type of your project

Written by Tuscan Knox
Updated over a week ago

Project Status

Learn how to use the Project Status to control invites and participation

Written by Tuscan Knox
Updated over a week ago

Chapter Creation Settings

Learn how to change whether your project's members can create chapters.

Written by Tuscan Knox
Updated over a week ago

Comment Settings

Learn how to control comments in your project.

Written by Tuscan Knox
Updated over a week ago

Sending Invitations

How do I invite people to contribute to my book?

Everything you need to know about inviting others to your project

Written by Hayley Irvin
Updated over a week ago

How many people can I invite to a project?

As many as you like!

Written by Hayley Irvin
Updated over a week ago

How do I write a great invite?

A good, clear invitation will help others to join your project

Written by Hayley Irvin
Updated over a week ago

How do I know if someone has received my invitation?

You can see the invitations you've sent and who has joined your project.

Written by Hayley Irvin
Updated over a week ago

How do I encourage people to participate?

Getting people involved in your project.

Written by Hayley Irvin
Updated over a week ago

Collecting Content

What’s the best way to structure a Weeva book?

Written by Hayley Irvin
Updated over a week ago

How many chapters can I create?

Setting up your book's chapters.

Written by Hayley Irvin
Updated over a week ago

Chapter Settings

Each chapter has its own settings that change how other members can interact with it.

Written by Tuscan Knox
Updated over a week ago

Can I edit chapters in my project?

Written by Hayley Irvin
Updated over a week ago

I want to add content that other people can’t see because it’s private. Is there an option to hide?

How to add hidden content.

Written by Tuscan Knox
Updated over a week ago

Where can I see new content in my project?

More info about the activity feed.

Written by Hayley Irvin
Updated over a week ago

Can I edit everyone’s content?

Editorial control in your Weeva project.

Written by Hayley Irvin
Updated over a week ago

Someone added content I don’t want in the book. What do I do?

Dealing with unwanted content.

Written by Hayley Irvin
Updated over a week ago

I have friends and family members who aren’t so tech-savvy. What should I do to help them contribute?

Written by Hayley Irvin
Updated over a week ago

Finalizing Your Book

How do I order a book?

When your project is done and all stories and pictures have been collected, it's time to check out and place your order.

Written by Hayley Irvin
Updated over a week ago

Can I add content to my project after I've checked out?

How to handle late contributions to your project.

Written by Hayley Irvin
Updated over a week ago

Can I come back to my project, add content, and order another book in a few years?

Re-printing your Weeva book in the future.

Written by Hayley Irvin
Updated over a week ago

Do I have to order a book?

Weeva is risk-free: there is no obligation to order a book.

Written by Hayley Irvin
Updated over a week ago

How long can I store my project on Weeva?

And what happens to my content after I order a book?

Written by Hayley Irvin
Updated over a week ago