Sunday, March 22, 2009
Posts Tagged ‘Twitter’
This week, I’m kicking off the first topic in a series of writer-related articles on social networking in general, social networking programs in particular. Each day, you’ll get two more tips to make the most of your social networking time.
I’d love your thoughts, ideas and suggestions–as comments–sharing how you use social network sites to advance your writing career. Let’s get started with Twitter.
Ten Top Twitter Tips for Writers
Even if you’re in-the-know about social networking, keeping up with all the twists, turns, apps and add-ons can be enough to make you mad. Tweet this, Stumble that, Blog him, Facebook me…. Taking hungry middle school students on a field trip to a candy factory is less overwhelming (and far more De.li.cious).
If you’re overwhelmed by all the ‘net terms being tossed about like Dum Dum suckers at a holiday parade, don’t despair. The social networking boom is good…actually, great…where writers are concerned. Think of every new bit and byte of technological connection as an open invitation to bring readers, reviewers, editors and colleagues to your virtual doorstep. The world is a huge place, and these programs have the potential to make your career more than just a name or a website—they create a ‘person’ in the minds of those you’re networking with.
Twitter, in a candy-coated (nut)shell, is a service that allows users to send and receive ‘Tweets’ (posts/updates) of 140 words or less. Yes, that’s correct: 140 words or less—I saw you cringe. That’s the beauty of Twitter: short and sweet.
Signed up? If not, visit Twitter.com and get yourself a free account. Once you’ve established your Twitter-self, check out these 10 ways to maximize your Twittering time. (two new tips added each day! Come back for all the good stuff!)
1. Build Networks and Personal Relationships
2. Get Involved in Conversations
It's pretty simple, really. I'm a writer who loves writing about writing, and sharing all the tricks of the trade with other writers. And when I'm not writing, I'm thinking about writing. I have a hunch you know what I mean :)