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As you’ve noticed, mentions of the microblogging facility Twitter are beginning to creep into my posts. As the weeks pass, I’m finding it more and more useful, especially in getting leads to useful articles, information, new products, software and such, some of which I’ve been passing on here.
You, as a writer, may wish to join the growing crowd of tweeters. But why?
First, it’s a convenient way to get immediate, short answers to pressing questions you must solve. This becoming increasingly true as your community grows.
Second, if you blog or post comments anywhere, a tweet notice may draw traffic. I don’t tweet about all of my blog posts, but I certainly bring the most important to the attention of those who are following me. I’ve noticed an uptick in my subscription numbers on account of this.
Third, if you are a published author wishing to grow your fan base, Twitter is an excellent tool.
I’m sure some of you have your own reasons for using Twitter. Please share them with us in a comment to this post.
While I’m mentioning Twitter, I’ve uncovered an article by Sarah Evans about “How To Build Community On Twitter.”
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Comment by
Kristi Holl
14 Nov 2008
I started actively twittering (or tweeting–I am still learning the lingo) this week. I am having fun learning about the daily lives of some rather famous people (famous to me anyway.) I can see already that I have to leave Twitter until later in the day when my writing is done though!
Kristi Holl
Writer's First Aid blog
Comment by
tomcolvin
14 Nov 2008
Kristi, now that you're on Twitter, you may wish to download Tweetdeck, one
of many programs that help organize Twitter. By the way, what's your
Twitter ID — I want to follow you. And you can find me at <tomcolvin> at
Twitter.
Comment by
Write and Earn a Living
21 Nov 2008
I agree with your toughts on Twitter. I post my url's with a short description and this has led to more followers and blog & article views.
I also want to add that I'll be returning to this excellent blog. Well done!
Comment by
tomcolvin
21 Nov 2008
The proof is in the pudding: I'm one of your followers who picks up on the
“short url's” and drive up your traffic. I “found” you by doing a search
for writers on Twitter and have been following you since my Day One on
Twitter.
Comment by
tomcolvin
14 Jan 2009
Yes, the internet opens so many new doors for writers. I have lots of plans
to try to make the most of it in 2009. I'm looking forward to an especially
good year. Hope the year is a good to you.
Comment by
Write and Earn a Living
14 Jan 2009
Hello Tom,
How nice of you! The Internet is such a great tool for writers to learn from each other.
I wish you every success in 2009!