Why Writers Should Use Twitter (and HOW to USE It Effectively)

Courtney M. Wendleton:

Very helpful! Especially for those of us who are still scrounging to learn effective ways of using the evil Twitter.

Originally posted on Kristen Lamb's Blog:

For the last couple posts, we���ve been talking about how to use Twitter effectively. Too many writers are like Stormtroopers���lots of shots��fired�� tweets that hit NOTHING.

I can admit, when I got on Twitter (when it was��invented) I didn���t get it. I would���KID YOU NOT���freak out when people I didn���t know followed me. WHAT? Are you, like, a��stalker? Yes, I was missing the ENTIRE point of Twitter. Hey, we all start somewhere.

Do you have to do Twitter? No. No one will take you to writer jail because you didn���t. Is it��wise to use Twitter? ABSOLUTELY.

I strongly recommend Twitter for two main reasons. First, couple Twitter with a good/consistent blog and this is your best formula to go viral. Secondly, Twitter helps us find READERS (and helps readers find US).

Going Viral

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