The publishing industry is developing rapidly. Technologies and concepts are changing quickly. Job profiles and corporate cultures must keep pace with the development. As publishers, we are challenged to continuously educate ourselves and keep our knowledge up to date.
Under the project management of the VSD and with support from a foundation for educational projects in the graphic industry, a team of publishers and education experts has come together to build a prototype of the new platform by November 2021. We from the publishing blog were able to work intensively on this project and are responsible for the technical implementation.
What is the Publishing Club?
The Publishing Club is a community. A community that meets regularly on a digital platform. The community enables all members to further educate themselves on various topics. True to the motto ‘Because together is simply better’, community members help each other: As a publisher, I need help in certain areas, but can offer my expert knowledge to others in other areas.
This is exactly how the Publishing Club works: We are all both learners and teachers!
In the timeline, I can see all activities in my network. 
I can network with club members and maintain relationships. 
I can benefit from an extensive course offering. 
I can exchange ideas in groups on various topics. 
Curated content informs me about the latest developments in the industry.
Three Offerings for the Community
The Publishing Club is based on three central offerings that can be used and shaped by the community:
1. Groups
You know them from Facebook, LinkedIn, or other platforms. Groups where you can exchange ideas on a specific topic, ask questions, and find answers. In the Publishing Blog, there are groups on various publishing topics. All members are allowed to participate in existing groups and create new ones.
2. Club Room
While communication in the groups is asynchronous, the Club Room offers all members the opportunity to meet quickly and easily live and synchronously. In the Club Room, you can virtually sit at a table with other members and talk about a topic.
3. Curated Content
The third pillar of the community is contributions, courses, and information that are collected and curated by the community on the platform. These can be important articles or blog posts. Or references to existing internet resources, LinkedIn courses, or YouTube videos.
Members can also offer their own small tutorials or even comprehensive online courses.
Its Own Currency
A special feature of the Publishing Club is its own currency: the ClubStars ⭐️
All community members can earn ClubStars through their activities in the community. By providing information, participating in group discussions, helping other members.
In return, you can use the acquired ClubStars to access offerings. You can enroll in courses, shop in the club store, or obtain other services.
That said: of course, many free offerings are available on the platform. Education should be available to everyone at all times. This is exactly where the Publishing Club wants to make an important contribution to the industry!
Curious? Take a Look!
As part of the current Publishing Accents, Haeme gave a sneak peek at the new platform. The demo begins at the 16-minute mark.
The Publishing Club is currently in a closed beta phase. Do you want to test with us?
Then go to publishing.club and sign up as a beta tester!
