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Support GR Authors/Readers on Twitter
Christine wrote: "Susann wrote: "Following all of you now! Please be so good as to follow me back! :-)http://twitter.com/susannjulieva"
I added you to the list :)"
Thank you so much, Christine! :-)
Just followed some of you. For anyone I missed, my Twitter is https://twitter.com/#!/elenipapanouI'll also reciprocate.
Just followed you, Joyce, Hock, and Eleni! Please follow be back. :-)http://twitter.com/susannjulieva
Christine wrote: "AkFa wrote: "Hi, I'm on Twitter tooThanks a lot
https://twitter.com/AkFa_dreamland"
I added you :)"
Thanks I'll follow back :)
I'm going down this list and following after work this evening. Thanks for posting!For periodic info on other writers, comics, heroes (real and fictional), space travel, or whatever happens to occur to me, I'm at http://twitter.com/readhhl, @readhhl
Thanks for following!
Al wrote: "I'm going down this list and following after work this evening. Thanks for posting!
For periodic info on other writers, comics, heroes (real and fictional), space travel, or whatever happens to o..."
Gotcha!
For periodic info on other writers, comics, heroes (real and fictional), space travel, or whatever happens to o..."
Gotcha!
Nice idea. Here's my handle. https://twitter.com/scotcmorganDoing short stories and a novel at present.
Here's mine again. I was away on vacation, but I'll catch up with the clicking soon!http://twitter.com/dorothydreyer
Dorothy wrote: "Here's mine again. I was away on vacation, but I'll catch up with the clicking soon!
http://twitter.com/dorothydreyer"
Your link is about 20 up from the bottom. I hope you had an awesome vacation!
http://twitter.com/dorothydreyer"
Your link is about 20 up from the bottom. I hope you had an awesome vacation!
Hello - this is mine
https://twitter.com/DwyerKerry
I follow back everyone who follows me as soon as I can.
https://twitter.com/DwyerKerry
I follow back everyone who follows me as soon as I can.
Kerry wrote: "Hello - this is mine
https://twitter.com/DwyerKerry
I follow back everyone who follows me as soon as I can."
I added you, too, Kerry!
https://twitter.com/DwyerKerry
I follow back everyone who follows me as soon as I can."
I added you, too, Kerry!
Stephanie wrote: "Good idea! I am now following! Please add me! https://twitter.com/stephaniecfl"
I've added you, Stephanie :)
I've added you, Stephanie :)
Can someone please answer my question? Does anyone have any actual evidence that simply adding up big numbers of followers made up primarily of other writers, results in book sales or brand recognition? I've been cautious in my tweets, and in any "tagging" on Amazon as it seems to invite skeptics to say -- "this is self-generated, market hype". I'd like to know that I'm wrong. it would be so much easier.
I can show you hard evidence if you like. Send me a private message here on Goodreads and I can send you screen caps to back up what I'm about to tell you. I work hard to build up the number of followers I have and I work hard on tweeting. Generally, I tweet links to my books and to my blog 4-5 times a day throughout the day. But some days, things happen and I get busy and I don't get my tweets ready and end up tweeting nothing. On those days, I don't get nearly as many hits on my blog. I can look at my blog stats and literally see a steep valley marking the day that I wasn't tweeting. I also use a program to schedule some of my tweets in advance, and I can look at the report there showing how many times the links I tweeted got clicked. When I don't tweet, I can see another sharp dip in this graph showing the day where no one is clicking on my links.
Does it translate into sales and can I prove it? I'm not going to show you (or anyone) my sales figures, but yes I've noticed a difference. I definitely sell more when I'm tweeting regularly. However, my sales are still subject to peaks and valleys that seem independent of my Twitter efforts. I'm still trying to figure out what works and what doesn't when it comes to selling more books. I CAN tell you that tweeting noticeably increases my blog traffic, my Facebook fans and the number of sign-ups I have on giveaways because I check all of that stuff. I CANNOT tell you for certain that all of this automatically equals huge books sales, because it doesn't...but it does seem to equal SOME book sales.
Do you actually tweet content beyond just book passages and live links? I generally unfollow lots of other authors when all they do is send out book hype. My own desk is pretty cluttered as it is, and I don't have a lot of time to wade through other writers' promos unless they also carry something of interest. Do you use a particular mix strategy?
Richard wrote: "Do you actually tweet content beyond just book passages and live links? I generally unfollow lots of other authors when all they do is send out book hype. My own desk is pretty cluttered as it is, ..."I do, yes. I try to interact with other people, particularly if they've tweeted to me. I also sometimes tweet quotes from TV shows I like and sometimes I tweet about what I'm watching on TV or what I'm out doing. Most TV shows pop up hashtags so you can talk about the show while you're watching, and I love that.
Hi all,I use my Twitter for everyday musings and also to tweet about my new book, In Your Dreams. I'm at https://twitter.com/ThatAmyMartin. I do follow back.
I like to stay in touch with readers and other writers, if we write in similar genres, but I find that when an authors tweets are mostly self-promotion, I un-follow pretty fast. My Twitter in-box is always really full and it's hard to give it enough time every day.
Here's mine. I'll follow you back IF you aren't an auto-tweeting machine or an incessant self-promoter. Sorry. Don't mean to sound harsh, but I want to be honest. :-)@MikeEMillerBook
I think it's gotta be this way -- you're not harsh, you're just not willing to give up your life! Sign me up to your list! @RichardLSutton
Richard wrote: "I think it's gotta be this way -- you're not harsh, you're just not willing to give up your life! Sign me up to your list! @RichardLSutton"Richard, If you could just sell copies of your beard, you'd be a millionaire.
Jim wrote: "Richard, If you could just sell copies o..."well... at least my grandsons call me Papa! Let's hear it for the Old School!
Absolutely! Old Guys Rock. Join the club. We're gonna have a logo and everything.
Okay. We're putting it all together right over here. Stop in and check it out.http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1...
Hi All, tweeting is a strange thing. When I have a free promo, I tweet to a lot of places and people about it. When I get an interesting follower I will often make a friendly comment or at least a thank you. Sometimes not, because I'm really busy. I usually follow back, unless it's someone trying to sell me penny stocks or whatever. It's a random thing for me.
Anyone who would like to follow me on Twitter, I'd greatly appreciate it and will definitely return the favor!https://twitter.com/WendyLLohr
Good morning! I've added Amy, Mike, Richard & Wendy to the list (on page 4, post 162).
Gary wrote: "Hi everyone,
My twitter name is
http://twitter.com/garydmarkwick
Best wishes
Gary
I always follow back"
Hi Gary, I added you, too :)
My twitter name is
http://twitter.com/garydmarkwick
Best wishes
Gary
I always follow back"
Hi Gary, I added you, too :)
I just posted a rant on my blog site,< href=" http://www.sailletales.com/?p=2400" target="_blank"> Saille Tales, really intended as an appeal to improve Author Tweets, not a scathing lashing against them... but of course, I may be misunderstood. If you are annoyed, please feel free to let me know. It is my developing theory of Tweet Marketing, so it is still in flux...
Richard wrote: "I just posted a rant on my blog site, Saille Tales, really intended as an appeal to improve Author Tweets, not a scathing lashing against them... but of course, I may be misunderstood. If you are a..."I appreciate a good rant now and then--especially one that hits the nail on the head. I, too, get annoyed with authors bleating, I mean tweeting, about their book every other minute, though I don't mind it occasionally. (actually appreciate it, since I discover new books that way) As a general rule, for me, the more hashtags in a tweet, the less I want to read it. A quick tweet funny story about remodeling your kitchen or camping with the kid's scout troop--I'm all over that. Twelve tweets in a row (in one day!) about your amazing awesome book--forgetaboutit.
New Twitter User, I'll be honest I don't really know how to use it correctly yet.My Link is https://twitter.com/MorriganAoife
I was able to follow most of the people on this list.
I had 1-2 blue pages of non-existance and one or two people were not on this list that posted on page 4 and 5 so they need to be added... (Like escape the arroyo)
http://www.twitter.com/writersgifts
https://twitter.com/#!/AuthorLanc
http://www.twitter.com/jayleighcape
https://twitter.com/#!/mccmcintyre
http://www.twitter.com/ruthdfw
http://twitter.com/SharynMarston
http://twitter.com/kevinklehr
https://twitter.com/#!/amethysteyes01
https://twitter.com/#!/LanaBradstream
https://twitter.com/#!/LHThomsonBOOKS
https://twitter.com/#!/lionelsnod
https://twitter.com/#!/BluegrassBrooks
http://twitter.com/#!/Ruby_Barnes
http://twitter.com/burma_novel
https://twitter.com/#!/dougiebrimson
https://twitter.com/#!/JMPorup
https://twitter.com/#!/ClintonDHarding
https://twitter.com/Ani35ol
https://twitter.com/cynan1975
https://twitter.com/dougiebrimson
http://www.twitter.com/kglass112406
https://twitter.com/michelekallio
https://twitter.com/#!/AnnHaines79
https://twitter.com/MoonShineArts
http://twitter.com/#!/300ninetyfour
https://twitter.com/#!/Derick_Hudson
https://twitter.com/#!/gary_goldstein
https://twitter.com/#!/ACWarneke
https://twitter.com/#!/AsheyStrachan
https://twitter.com/#!/alawston
https://twitter.com/#!/JadeVarden
https://twitter.com/#!/RachelleVaughn
https://twitter.com/jaqdhawkins
http://twitter.com/cperkinswrites
https://twitter.com/#!/DavidLDawson
https://twitter.com/#!/HBriggs_author
https://twitter.com/#!/E_R_Pierce
http://twitter.com/#!/bwilliamswrites
https://twitter.com/#!/SPnoir
https://twitter.com/#!/WrightLaRoche
https://twitter.com/MichaelCargill1
https://twitter.com/AstronomiconSF
http://twitter.com/#!/firstcausenyc
https://twitter.com/barbara_rayne
https://twitter.com/erasmoguerra
https://twitter.com/#!/JeanetteHornby
http://twitter.com/finallyhesleeps
http://twitter.com/drdln
http://twitter.com/philchurch77
http://twitter.com/DeclanMunro
http://twitter.com/SeanAustinAAA
https://twitter.com/#!/HarrisonDavies
https://twitter.com/#!/Cindy_Paterson
https://twitter.com/#!/Michael_Almich
https://twitter.com/hgtjoa
https://twitter.com/#!/Patrick_Satters
https://twitter.com/Vickiemckeehan
https://twitter.com/#!/AnnHaines79
https://twitter.com/koldykemiller
https://twitter.com/#!/I_M_Telling
https://twitter.com/#!/MaryCGebhard
https://twitter.com/#!/DeniseBaer
https://twitter.com/Claudedancourt
https://twitter.com/#!/rasputnikoi
https://twitter.com/#!/jrlindermuth
https://twitter.com/#!/Real_MissyG
https://twitter.com/#!/vgrefer
https://www.twitter.com/#!/young_author
https://twitter.com/#!/TerryTyler4
http://twitter.com/jennshon
http://twitter.com/dorothydreyer
https://twitter.com/#!/Susan_Buchanan
https://twitter.com/#!/johnwquinn
https://twitter.com/#!/eringolding
https://twitter.com/michelekallio
https://twitter.com/#!/JROrtiz59
http://twitter.com/#!/300ninetyfour
https://twitter.com/#!/ACWarneke
https://twitter.com/#!/alawston
https://twitter.com/conder_writes
https://twitter.com/BookmarkReviews
https://twitter.com/#!/ThePondNovel
https://twitter.com/#!/sarahdalton
https://twitter.com/#!/JasmineKEvans
https://twitter.com/#!/artistikem
http://twitter.com/susannjulieva
https://twitter.com/#!/elenipapanou
https://twitter.com/AkFa_dreamland
http://twitter.com/readhhl
https://twitter.com/jkellerford
https://twitter.com/KWalkerWrites
https://twitter.com/scotcmorgan
https://twitter.com/Massim0Marin0
https://twitter.com/DwyerKerry
https://twitter.com/stephaniecfl
https://twitter.com/WendyLLohr
https://twitter.com/ThatAmyMartin
https://twitter.com/MikeEMillerBook
https://twitter.com/RichardLSutton
http://twitter.com/garydmarkwick
http://twitter.com/gabriellepoplar
Nice bit of research -- You're well on your way!
OK, I've written all these in a list, and will work my way through as time allows! It's great to have so many authors.
If you would like to add my Twitter to the author list above here it is:http://twitter.com/cynthianna3
Thank you!
Cynthianna/Celine Chatillon
I did the blog/website route and tweeted a lot. I tried not to flog my site too much and tried to interact more with other people. Using the widgets in WordPress I was able to see where the hits on my site came from and whether they clicked through to the point of sale. I was able to actually attribute one referral from twitter that went to Amazon and bought the book.I met some people and we keep in touch but not so much by tweeting as by e-mail and private messages here on GR. I would spend my time joining some groups here on GR and participating. I've made friends and done something towards establishing myself as a 'brand'. I've received some great reviews from readers here and that helps sales.
Your time, IMHO, is better spent here rather than shouting at the world 140 characters at a time. Twitter is like being in a crowded bar with everyone trying to be heard over the background noise.
FB? Set up a page to promote my work and next thing I know I've been friended by family and the purpose of setting it up is gone.
GR and KDP Select is working for me and its a lot easier than adding hashtags.
Let me add I am also a woodworker and belong to a woodworking forum. I can't say how much but I've received a lot of support, and I assume, sales from my ten years there. I even got my cover design done for Createspace done for free by a friend there. Reach out into other interests and occasionally drop in you write.
Just added Khatia and GabrielleBest wishes
Gary
Hello everyone, my twitter is https://twitter.com/W__MATi would like to add my twitter to the author list above,
Thank You
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http://twitter.com/susannjulieva"
I added you to the list :)