tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post6119006102853611967..comments2024-03-28T10:36:04.929-04:00Comments on Jungle Red Writers: Twitter 101Jungle Red Writershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-33806471488596125522015-07-04T19:47:32.215-04:002015-07-04T19:47:32.215-04:00I like the way you've put these tips together....I like the way you've put these tips together. It makes it easier to remember each one since they are in a conversational style. I'll remember that percentage- 80%. It's sometimes tempting to tweet mainly about whatever we blog about but sharing the work of others does make our body of tweets more interesting and add variety.Kim@Hostgator-dealshttp://dealspotr.com/hostgatornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-1748910012140432172011-05-28T09:42:30.467-04:002011-05-28T09:42:30.467-04:00Late to the party, as usual, but this was a great ...Late to the party, as usual, but this was a great refresher course. Thanks!<br /><br />I sure wish that Revolutionary War geeks Tweeted. Alas, most of them haven't discovered Facebook yet. LOL<br /><br />I've followed all the Reds.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.suzanneadair.typepad.com" rel="nofollow">Suzanne Adair</a>Suzanne Adairhttp://www.suzanneadair.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-63735919005818389852011-05-27T13:24:47.176-04:002011-05-27T13:24:47.176-04:00I've always preferred Twitter and also use Twe...I've always preferred Twitter and also use Tweetdeck! This info is great and easy to use! Also, I just found another app for TweetDeck called Deckly. It allows you to use more than the 140 characters! I only use it when ReTweeting a long list of @(names, etc.,)or when tweeting something important!<br />PattiP.I. Barringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05225260434926598041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-20309609979600713672011-05-27T08:02:34.014-04:002011-05-27T08:02:34.014-04:00Thanks, Julie and Krista! I'm saving your word...Thanks, Julie and Krista! I'm saving your words of wisdom to be brought out once I finish a novel!!<br /><br />Best regards,<br />NancyNancy Gardnernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-26123908025397166612011-05-26T20:11:03.921-04:002011-05-26T20:11:03.921-04:00Hey all -- GREAT informative article!
For furthe...Hey all -- GREAT informative article! <br /><br />For further resources, peeps can follow us over @IndieBookIBC -- the Indie Book Collective where we have a stream, site, blog, weekly radio show & free workshops ALL to help writers learn social media. I cofounded it last October w @craftycmc @AmberScottBooks & our goal is to teach writers how to use Twitter (lots of insiders tips & tricks) but also FB & Goodreads to build a reader base. We also have great low-cost eBook Amazon promos & blog tours -- one this Memorial Day weekend benefits our troops! <br /><br />I hope we can all work together to get the word out how great Twitter is & how valuable a tool it is for writers. If we can help you or your readers, let me know ;-)RachelintheOChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15676161347572347668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-67040930538879130322011-05-26T17:18:48.896-04:002011-05-26T17:18:48.896-04:00Hey Krista! Nice to see you and Julie here. Today&...Hey Krista! Nice to see you and Julie here. Today's post was a veritable boatload of information! I'm copying everything for future reference.<br /><br />Hallie, you're not alone by not being on Twitter yet. @pas_moi cracked me up. I'll be moi aussi! I tell everyone who asks "sorry, this twit don't tweet".<br /><br />When I finally take the plunge, I'll be armed (& dangerous, I'm sure)with the info, and know where to turn for help. Thanks so much!Lynn in Texashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16624333137637840905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-69992669529874360392011-05-26T17:18:37.208-04:002011-05-26T17:18:37.208-04:00Jacquie, that's so funny. There you were feel...Jacquie, that's so funny. There you were feeling guilty when you were community building, just like Julie and Roberta advise. <br /><br />Have fun with it! Glad you picked up some useful ideas.<br /><br />~ KristaKristahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11002970043709820868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-35380345224665350902011-05-26T17:14:43.641-04:002011-05-26T17:14:43.641-04:00Thanks, PJ! That's very sweet of you.
Krista...Thanks, PJ! That's very sweet of you.<br /><br />KristaKristahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11002970043709820868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-11015529357342922752011-05-26T17:13:40.844-04:002011-05-26T17:13:40.844-04:00Avery, you can retweet my tweets anytime. ; )
Re...Avery, you can retweet my tweets anytime. ; )<br /><br />Retweeting is good. In fact, it's great! <br /><br />When you retweet my tweet, your followers see my tweet. If one of them retweets it, her followers will see my tweet. That's how word spreads in Twitterdom!<br /><br />Having a super busy day? No time to tweet? Retweet!<br /><br />~ KristaKristahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11002970043709820868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-92220526051234492782011-05-26T17:10:17.203-04:002011-05-26T17:10:17.203-04:00Gina, if you're timid about tweeting, do the n...Gina, if you're timid about tweeting, do the next best thing and retweet. Seriously. Find one or two tweets that you like, maybe something your friends tweeted today and simply click retweet. They'll appreciate it and you'll get over your shyness about Twitter.<br /><br />~ KristaKristahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11002970043709820868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-79237959868502731792011-05-26T17:08:14.804-04:002011-05-26T17:08:14.804-04:00Sorry about the egg, Deb. You might want to wait ...Sorry about the egg, Deb. You might want to wait a bit and then try again. I find Twitter becomes busier in the afternoon and early evening and doesn't always work quite as well then. That might be what's happening to you.<br /><br />~ KristaKristahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11002970043709820868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-33191719510587979102011-05-26T17:05:31.317-04:002011-05-26T17:05:31.317-04:00Great ideas, Rhonda!
LOL, Deb. The really wonder...Great ideas, Rhonda!<br /><br />LOL, Deb. The really wonderful thing about Twitter is that it just doesn't take long to tweet. <br /><br />~ KristaKristahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11002970043709820868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-67196137278264391052011-05-26T17:02:52.556-04:002011-05-26T17:02:52.556-04:00Nancy, I can tell you that there are several Santa...Nancy, I can tell you that there are several Santas who tweet. It might be easier to tweet for a Christmas story since you could use appropriate hashtags. On FB, you would have to ask people to friend a tree. Not that they wouldn't . . . .<br /><br />~ KristaKristahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11002970043709820868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-77419375644117431982011-05-26T16:54:40.205-04:002011-05-26T16:54:40.205-04:00Thanks for a terrific article on Twitter. I was f...Thanks for a terrific article on Twitter. I was feeling guilty because most of my time on Twitter is captured by baseball, when I know I should be concentrating on books instead. So hey, I have a green light! Makes me happy. I'll be taking advantage of several suggestions here. Good stuff!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.jacquierogers.com/" rel="nofollow">Jacquie</a>Jacquie Rogershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17361793932364487636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-80749855164686819172011-05-26T15:04:13.505-04:002011-05-26T15:04:13.505-04:00WOW!! That was the best, most comprehensive Twitte...WOW!! That was the best, most comprehensive Twitter how-to I've ever seen!Pj Schottnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-71029928997922425642011-05-26T15:01:17.429-04:002011-05-26T15:01:17.429-04:00uh oh, Deb, gotta get rid of that egg! That's ...uh oh, Deb, gotta get rid of that egg! That's one of the first things my pal Mike (@cooper) taught me:)<br /><br />Rhonda, good suggestion. I'll do more of that. And Krista, you're right. It takes time to build a community--and demonstrate you're not just a self-absorbed promotional egg:).<br /><br />@LucyBurdetteLucy Burdette aka Roberta Isleibhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04660402177299546055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-61417703004545957802011-05-26T14:44:53.950-04:002011-05-26T14:44:53.950-04:00Great thoughts, ladies. Definitely got a few more ...Great thoughts, ladies. Definitely got a few more tips for myself! Have to say I was always afraid of RT'ing too many for fear that would seem like bombardment, too.<br /><br />Tweet!<br /><br />Avery aka DarylDaryl Wood Gerber a.k.a. Avery Aames https://www.blogger.com/profile/14774220321350792346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-42189378188753254952011-05-26T14:38:51.465-04:002011-05-26T14:38:51.465-04:00Thanks for a great post on how to use Twitter! I w...Thanks for a great post on how to use Twitter! I was completely ignorant about lists. Obviously, I need all the help I can get. I've had an account for a while and I have Tweet Deck, but I'm timid about tweeting.Gina Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08304751666176203805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-57684895681190046832011-05-26T14:38:08.520-04:002011-05-26T14:38:08.520-04:00Argghh. Tried to change profile pic and now on Ho...Argghh. Tried to change profile pic and now on Home page have an egg and can't get it to take another photo.<br />#pullingouthairDebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11519514786198185277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-23526208658529009032011-05-26T14:12:37.917-04:002011-05-26T14:12:37.917-04:00Okay, sorry to be dropping in so late but I've...Okay, sorry to be dropping in so late but I've been on Twitter . . .<br />Thanks, Krista and Julie! It does make a bit more sense now, although I don't think I've got everything figured out.<br /><br />I'm a bit less intimidated, but it still seems a little overwhelming.<br /><br />I have discovered that it's a great way to get news, and just to find out about fun things. I discovered, for instance, that Portobello Market tweets!<br /><br />And you are certainly right in saying that Twitter, like any other form of social networking, has to be social and community building or people will get bored with you really quickly.Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11519514786198185277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-3617128042315868632011-05-26T14:07:30.052-04:002011-05-26T14:07:30.052-04:00Thanks, Krista!
It's a Christmas story, if th...Thanks, Krista!<br /><br />It's a Christmas story, if that makes any difference. Not really a mystery, though something mysterious happens at the end ... The main characters are Saint Nick and a Fir Tree and it's told mostly from Tree's POV. I'm considering making Tree the "author" of any FB pages or tweets.<br /><br />Really appreciate the help!<br /><br />Thanks again,<br /><br />Nancy A.Nancy Adamshttp://nancyadamsediting.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-26241619984727177152011-05-26T13:39:35.044-04:002011-05-26T13:39:35.044-04:00That's a tough one, Nancy. I don't know i...That's a tough one, Nancy. I don't know if e-book readers are more into Twitter or FB. You can reach more people with Twitter, and thanks to retweeting and hashtags, your tweets stand a chance of being distributed more widely -- even beyond your followers.<br /><br />OTOH, Facebook allows you to say more. It's a tough call.<br /><br />Whichever one you choose, get started yesterday. It takes time to collect friends and followers.<br /><br />Does anyone have a feel for whether FB or Twitter is better for reaching e-book readers?<br /><br />~ KristaKristahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11002970043709820868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-79719411210490321002011-05-26T13:20:13.443-04:002011-05-26T13:20:13.443-04:00You've probably already done this, Roberta/Luc...You've probably already done this, Roberta/Lucy, but Follow any Key West businesses and notables you can think of. <br /><br />When they tweet something you think is interesting, RT it. That way, you're helping promote Key West and that merchant's business.<br /><br />That also helps establish Lucy as a a go-to authority for what's cool in Key West.Rhonda Lanehttp://hnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-14307233273990768272011-05-26T13:17:14.242-04:002011-05-26T13:17:14.242-04:00Thanks so much, Krista and Julie! I'm a comple...Thanks so much, Krista and Julie! I'm a complete Twitter-ignoramus, have never used it, but I'm going to experiment with selling an e-short story in a few months, so I'm now thinking seriously about social media.<br /><br />If you could choose only one, Twitter or Facebook, which would it be? I've heard mixed reviews about Facebook, but everyone who uses Twitter seems to like it.<br /><br />Thanks so much for sharing your expertise!<br /><br />Nancy AdamsNancy Adamshttp://nancyadamsediting.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-6800725175685624322011-05-26T12:18:36.524-04:002011-05-26T12:18:36.524-04:00Roberta, that doesn't sound too promising at f...Roberta, that doesn't sound too promising at first. <br /><br />However, it does tell you some things. Use #KeyWest when you tweet something of interest to people heading there on vacation. A lot of people (me, for one) love to read about a place where they're going.<br /><br />It also suggests that there might be another hashtag used by locals. You just have to figure out what it might be!<br /><br />~ KristaKristahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11002970043709820868noreply@blogger.com