To Tweet or Not to Tweet
When I realized I would have to actively promote my book, I was floored. I know this sounds crazy, but it’s true. I always imagined I would write my novel, submit it, leave the promotion to my publisher and I would start writing my next novel. Okay, call me silly and inexperienced in how the publishing world works—and you’re right, but now I know better. If you want your book to be successful, it’s up to you (the writer) to get out in public and promote it. Don’t know where to start? Well, may I suggest social networking, i.e. Facebook, Twitter, Blogs, etc. Today, I’m talking about Twitter.
Go to www.Twitter.com and sign up for free. It’s quick and easy to become a member. Once you join and set up your profile, start Tweeting (posting short notes). Feel free to follow me and I’ll gladly reciprocate. You can find me @JudyLynnHubbard.
Don’t be intimidated by what I call the Twitter Pros (people who tweet constantly all day long and have tons of followers). Remember everyone started out with zero followers! You might think you don’t have that much to talk about, believe me, I understand the sentiment! My advice, just start out slow, choose some people with like interests to follow (i.e. because my thing is writing, I follow a lot of writers/editors/agents).
Introduce by tweeting some interesting tidbits about yourself, your life, current events, television, movies, or anything you can think of. Don’t be afraid to respond to other tweets—that’s what Twitter is all about, mingling with other people. Re-tweet other people’s tweets and don’t make your tweets all about you (i.e. don’t just promote yourself).
I’ve found the majority of people on Twitter to be really nice and I’ve made some good friendships. Just jump in and mingle. It’s easy and I find if I don’t get on one day, I really miss it. I enjoy Twitter much more than Facebook (which I never thought I would).
Using Twitter is fast, easy and fun and the great thing about Twitter is that you’re limited to 140 characters, so you don’t have to write a book, just a few lines!
Go to www.Twitter.com and sign up for free. It’s quick and easy to become a member. Once you join and set up your profile, start Tweeting (posting short notes). Feel free to follow me and I’ll gladly reciprocate. You can find me @JudyLynnHubbard.
Don’t be intimidated by what I call the Twitter Pros (people who tweet constantly all day long and have tons of followers). Remember everyone started out with zero followers! You might think you don’t have that much to talk about, believe me, I understand the sentiment! My advice, just start out slow, choose some people with like interests to follow (i.e. because my thing is writing, I follow a lot of writers/editors/agents).
Introduce by tweeting some interesting tidbits about yourself, your life, current events, television, movies, or anything you can think of. Don’t be afraid to respond to other tweets—that’s what Twitter is all about, mingling with other people. Re-tweet other people’s tweets and don’t make your tweets all about you (i.e. don’t just promote yourself).
I’ve found the majority of people on Twitter to be really nice and I’ve made some good friendships. Just jump in and mingle. It’s easy and I find if I don’t get on one day, I really miss it. I enjoy Twitter much more than Facebook (which I never thought I would).
Using Twitter is fast, easy and fun and the great thing about Twitter is that you’re limited to 140 characters, so you don’t have to write a book, just a few lines!
Published on August 25, 2011 14:38
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