tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post2482417578867812232..comments2023-08-17T21:16:22.761+10:00Comments on Life In A Pink Fibro: Social Media for Writers #2: Twitterallison taithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00762529258195877400noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-48352848365336321582013-07-05T08:56:35.142+10:002013-07-05T08:56:35.142+10:00I think we're all the same - sometimes you fee...I think we're all the same - sometimes you feel like a chat, sometimes you don't. Make the most of the days when you do!allison taithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00762529258195877400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-53215918155018557932013-07-05T08:56:00.849+10:002013-07-05T08:56:00.849+10:00I think if you start small, get to know a few peop...I think if you start small, get to know a few people, and then branch out, it seems to work best. You find a footing from which to build the next level.allison taithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00762529258195877400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-13861686675202506252013-07-05T08:55:24.369+10:002013-07-05T08:55:24.369+10:00Well done for starting before you start (if you kn...Well done for starting before you start (if you know what I mean). It takes time to work out any social media platform, so it's best to give yourself a headstart!allison taithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00762529258195877400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-52537087397534296922013-07-05T08:54:25.414+10:002013-07-05T08:54:25.414+10:00Yes, it's definitely in the approach. There...Yes, it's definitely in the approach. There's a wonderful community of writers, readers and other publishing types on Twitter, you just have to find them!allison taithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00762529258195877400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-68604139685463842302013-07-05T08:53:51.761+10:002013-07-05T08:53:51.761+10:00I hear you! I tend to follow Kerri's rule and ...I hear you! I tend to follow Kerri's rule and always reply and I like people who do the same!allison taithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00762529258195877400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-27810257582175702332013-07-05T08:53:23.462+10:002013-07-05T08:53:23.462+10:00The engagement and connections really are key. Goo...The engagement and connections really are key. Good luck with building your platform!allison taithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00762529258195877400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-1950815228142981832013-07-05T08:52:43.648+10:002013-07-05T08:52:43.648+10:00Good luck! I have a fabulous post about Pinterest ...Good luck! I have a fabulous post about Pinterest coming up, so stay tuned!allison taithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00762529258195877400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-18747384230583611302013-07-05T08:42:36.590+10:002013-07-05T08:42:36.590+10:00Oh gawd, each day I wake up and say to myself, &qu...Oh gawd, each day I wake up and say to myself, "I'm going to do better at Twitter today", sometimes I am like a mad woman possessed for 15 minute blocks spread out through the day. Other times, I'm as silent as a sullen teen. My problem is I have accidentally, in fits of early enthusiasm, followed all these people who aren't of interest to me any longer and now I need to find the time to cull and start again. And whoever has that kind of spare time. Still, today is a new day....Thanks as always ladies xLisa Schofieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09098082575435441127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-17682061371388759342013-07-04T10:59:06.864+10:002013-07-04T10:59:06.864+10:00Thanks Allison. Great information. I still feel ov...Thanks Allison. Great information. I still feel overwhelmed by Twitter, even after a few years of messing around on it. I always call it Facebook on crack. And I just can't seem to keep that many people straight. Frankly, the fact that you have a list of 50 authors to follow is staggering to me. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18427562250034222584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-46362013210904973532013-07-04T07:48:56.968+10:002013-07-04T07:48:56.968+10:00I've never been big on twitter, but the simple...I've never been big on twitter, but the simple tips outlined above have given me inspiration to give it another go. My favourite social media tool is pinterest so I'm eagerly waiting to hear what you have to say about that :)Kylahhttp://www.zestebiz.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-81857371410502500122013-07-04T02:09:09.844+10:002013-07-04T02:09:09.844+10:00Never was a truer word spoken by two more knowledg...Never was a truer word spoken by two more knowledgeable LadyGurus!<br />My husband nudged me towards Twitter a couple of months ago when I was planning the start-up of my blog. He was looking into it for our business, and he saw it as a big opportunity for me too.<br />I resisted the idea at first. I thought it was way too far into the unknown for me, at a time when I already had so many things to think about. I was wrong. I am so pleased now that I listened to him, and to the rebellious little voice in my head that suggested it might just be a bloody good idea after all.<br />When I launched my blog at the beginning of this week I had 650 Twitter followers to promote it to. My Wordpress stats show me that my brand new baby blog has been read as far away as Canada and Germany. All thanks to the power of Twitter.<br />Yes, it takes time and effort to understand the mechanics of the medium ... but it is unquestionably worth it. The results speak for themselves.<br />Thanks for a great post ladies.<br />Jo @BabbleOnCity<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-52320557323444602302013-07-04T01:32:39.964+10:002013-07-04T01:32:39.964+10:00Thanks for the great tips! I have been super reluc...Thanks for the great tips! I have been super reluctant to get on Twitter (mostly because I don't give a rat's ass what celebrities are doing at each and every moment),but THIS makes more sense. Thank you for opening my eyes to some new possibilities!Niki Hudsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02785654984360443694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-34661790937304711382013-07-04T00:09:31.345+10:002013-07-04T00:09:31.345+10:00I find that I quickly lose interest in people who ...I find that I quickly lose interest in people who NEVER reply. Obviously I know that some people have insane amounts of followers, and that probably makes it really hard. But then they should acknowledge that! rhonda https://www.blogger.com/profile/16825186760881892669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-69908974186748505472013-07-03T16:37:34.522+10:002013-07-03T16:37:34.522+10:00I've always wondered about this question Allis...I've always wondered about this question Allison! After having received the "great idea, platform not big enough" feedback to my book proposal last year I've always wondered about how important it would be. And yes, I agree with Jodi - nothing beats the personal connection. I've been amazed at the relationships I've developed with people via Twitter. Vanessa Carnevalehttp://www.mindfulparentingmag.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-10833766919735837182013-07-03T13:45:30.487+10:002013-07-03T13:45:30.487+10:00Thanks Jodi!Thanks Jodi!allison taithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00762529258195877400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-90088999913307201192013-07-03T13:41:02.902+10:002013-07-03T13:41:02.902+10:00I joined twitter four and a half years ago, when s...I joined twitter four and a half years ago, when studying social media for my VA business. I loved it right away. The instant connection and the fast paced conversation. It has evolved so much since then and although I don't spend as much time as I'd like to but more than I should it is still my fav social media platform. <br />I agree with Kerri, the more followers the better but it is the personal connection that will make it work more than anything. <br />Great post ladies!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09651116248452404269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-34448971492954945962013-07-03T13:14:40.381+10:002013-07-03T13:14:40.381+10:00Glad you found it helpful! One of the best ways to...Glad you found it helpful! One of the best ways to interact is simply to say hello! :-)allison taithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00762529258195877400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-55879676263632119942013-07-03T11:37:33.685+10:002013-07-03T11:37:33.685+10:00Thank you, thank you, thank you ... I have been on...Thank you, thank you, thank you ... I have been on Twitter for awhile but have not idea how to interact with people on it. I might give it another go. I have noticed in the last few weeks that I have 2 more followers, That makes 5 lol. Great post. I follow Kerri's blog so I know her advice is sound.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08195155511792969557noreply@blogger.com