Not Sure What to Tweet? Check Out These 55 Examples

Are you in a slump with your Twitter account, unsure about what to tweet? 

Or maybe you’ve never been entirely sure how to use this platform. Is that it?

No worries. Authors often complain to me that they don’t know what to say. 

The truth is, when you’re starting out on Twitter, it can be challenging to know what to do, and at times, what not to say.

5 Steps to Better Tweets

If you’re stumped as you prepare your social media posts for the day (or week), follow these steps:

Scan your Twitter lists. These are lists that you curate of people you want to keep track of.Look at your newsfeed. Your newsfeed contains tweets from everyone you follow.Check your notifications at least once daily. Review the profiles of experts in publishing and writing and colleagues who write in your genre.Sign up for Google Alerts and Mix to receive regular updates of interest to your followers.



What to Tweet? Check out These Examples

If you’re still perplexed, keep this list of 44 tweets nearby and refer to it every day. This list will always keep your tweets fresh.

Quotes from authors you knowQuotes from authors you admireQuote from authors about writingQuotes about readingQuotes about how reading is closely tied to writingImages of book covers from your favorite authorsImages of librariesImages of bookstoresPictures of unusual bookshelvesBooks you like by other authorsTweets about your new blog postsTweets about blog posts from colleaguesTweets about blog posts from experts in book marketing, writing, publishing, and social mediaTweets that lead readers to specific landing pages on your websiteTweets that lead readers to a popular Facebook post you wroteVacation imagesHoliday imagesImages of your writing deskPictures of an outdoor café where you like to writePhotos of your backyard where you enjoy writingImages of your dog or catQuotes from your bookQuestionsAnswersExpressions of gratitudeQuotes from positive reviews of your books on AmazonTweet quotes about writing tips and use the #WriterWednesday hashtagTweet an inspirational quote on Mondays and include the hashtag #MotivationMondayUse the hashtags #1LineWednesday and #1LineFriday to tweet a great line from a book you’ve read or are readingSend a tweet and use the hashtag #FridayReads to tell your audience what you’re reading nowLinks to podcasts you’ve enjoyedLinks to your podcast episodesInclude links to a freebie you offer on your websiteSend a tweet for an email list signup on your website that includes an “ethical bribe,” a free giftTweet a link so that people can download a free copy of the first chapter of your book or the first book in a series you wroteInformation about book fairs and events of interest to your readersAsk for introductionsAnnouncements of a Twitter contest you’re hostingNotify your readers when one of your books is available for freeOccasionally tweet about your book but never ask people to buy it or fill your tweet with hashtags your readers won’t understandAnnounce the nominees and then the winner of the Man Booker PrizeShare news about new nominees for the Pulitzer Prize and then share the winner’s name and the book that he or she wroteShare the good news about the world’s new Nobel Laureate in LiteratureLet your readers know about new books being released soon within your genreTell your readers about the nominees for this year’s National Book Award and then announce the winnersShare the news when you’ve won an award for one of your booksTweet quotes about your genres, such as what makes a good mystery or thriller novelTalk about new publications from famous authors who write in your genreTweet fun/humorous images about books and readingTalk about the importance of literacyTweet about developments that may be news-related that are pertinent to your genreShare a link to your Goodreads account, so your readers will know what you’ve read and what you’re readingLet your readers know when you’ve reviewed a book on GoodreadsShare your reviews about your books that are on GoodreadsCheck trending issues and incorporate trending hashtags into tweets when it makes sense for your genre, novel, and brand

So, now you have 55 suggestions for tweets. By the way, you can use these examples for all of your social media updates, including Instagram and Facebook.

If you have additional questions about what you should talk about on social media, please contact me.

I am an author and social media consultant for writers. My emphasis is on building author platforms. I also provide content writing and email marketing services. Be sure to download my free Twitter ebook.

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