tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post2543095373441270354..comments2024-03-28T10:24:45.790-04:00Comments on The Write Conversation: Social Media Monday—The Tweet Life, Why Bother with Twitter?Edie Melsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-25556987210536040472013-02-05T08:21:14.626-05:002013-02-05T08:21:14.626-05:00Julia, I LOVE listening to Gina speak! Great sugge...Julia, I LOVE listening to Gina speak! Great suggestions for using Twitter effectively. You do a good job utilizing it. Thanks so much for stopping by! Blessings, EEdie Melsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-86699813290767494252013-02-05T08:19:47.595-05:002013-02-05T08:19:47.595-05:00Angie, I've decided to make this Part One, of ...Angie, I've decided to make this Part One, of a series of suggestions on Twitter. So look for these on Mondays. Thanks so much for stopping by! Blessings, EEdie Melsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-84439441801693024082013-02-04T23:35:06.636-05:002013-02-04T23:35:06.636-05:00Such a great post Eddie! I would love to hear more...Such a great post Eddie! I would love to hear more "tips" on how to navigate twitter most effectively if you have them! <br /><br />Sincerely, Your New Friend From TwitterAngie Tolpinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10553515923245439335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-34765277528025353762013-02-04T18:39:53.188-05:002013-02-04T18:39:53.188-05:00At a writers conference this weekend, Gina Holmes ...At a writers conference this weekend, Gina Holmes of www.novelrocket.com talked about the importance of having an "Open Hand." If we are willing to open our hands and share, good things will flow into them as well. Twitter is a great place to share ideas. I make lists (ie, agent/editor info, writers, etc) to help organize the flow of information. Hootsuite makes it easy to follow several streams by list or hashtag term (ie #amreading). Thanks for the encouragement!Julia Tomiakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17999070457191845503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-83828491440776924652013-02-04T16:55:32.969-05:002013-02-04T16:55:32.969-05:00Lindsay, using Hootsuite has totally saved my soci...Lindsay, using Hootsuite has totally saved my social media life. I don't spend a specific amount of time on Twitter, I schedule all my social media at the same time. I use the first 30 minutes of the day to get everything scheduled through hootsuite. Now I usually schedule about 15-25 updates throughout the day. I try to post on the hour or half-hour so my updates don't fall too close together. I'm very serious about not spending much time on social media versus writing time. I hope this helps. If any other questions come up be sure to email me! Blessings, EEdie Melsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-35234175438105397342013-02-04T16:48:11.522-05:002013-02-04T16:48:11.522-05:00Kim, you're making smart decisions. Try to do ...Kim, you're making smart decisions. Try to do a little on the networks you aren't comfortable with, but concentrate on the ones you are. Thanks so much for stopping by! Blessings, EEdie Melsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-3375567600224032142013-02-04T16:45:39.131-05:002013-02-04T16:45:39.131-05:00Janis, that's one the best—and worst—things ab...Janis, that's one the best—and worst—things about hashtags. There isn't an official list. You can use any hashtag you wish. I do recommend you research any you haven't used before. Here's a post on how to do that: http://thewriteconversation.blogspot.com/2012/08/thursday-reviewthe-best-choices-for.html. <br /><br />You're do a good job by keeping watch on balance! Contact me any time for help. Blessings, EEdie Melsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-79457322686960509932013-02-04T15:46:51.943-05:002013-02-04T15:46:51.943-05:00I admit, Twitter is something that's an aftert...I admit, Twitter is something that's an afterthought for me, mostly because it seems to largely be a virtual billboard for people to sell their books, etc. But I am surprised to see how my following has grown even with minimal efforts. <br /><br />I think you've posted about this before, but what does your Twitter posting schedule look like? How often do you schedule tweets and how much time do you actually spend on it every day? Lindsay Harrelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09379628592162011068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-6325458035777457352013-02-04T14:39:38.010-05:002013-02-04T14:39:38.010-05:00Thanks, Edie. I still don't get Twitter, but I...Thanks, Edie. I still don't get Twitter, but I participate probably by breaking all the rules. I'm surprised I have any followers at all. However, i do get Facebook and it's my social network of choice. I love it there and feel very connected to more friends than I thought possible. <br /><br />Always great to read here and I'm willing to do better on Twitter ... I really am. :) Thanks for always reminding us it's important. <br />S. Kim Hensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00628604717256094833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-74042363899509785292013-02-04T14:27:14.136-05:002013-02-04T14:27:14.136-05:00Where do you find the #hashtags list?
Thanks so mu...Where do you find the #hashtags list?<br />Thanks so much for your incredible advice. Learning this more day by day. Trying not to "over do" in all the areas so I have time to write.<br />Blessings,<br />janisJanis Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10863083811890899986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-35610285582929657382013-02-04T13:36:08.344-05:002013-02-04T13:36:08.344-05:00Jean, I'm proud of you! Follow me on Twitter s...Jean, I'm proud of you! Follow me on Twitter so I can follow you back. Just be sure you don't "protect your tweets." When you set up your account. That would keep you from being found. If you have any questions be sure to email me. Thanks for the shout out for my book! I'm so glad we connected - Blessings, EEdie Melsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-21774721043162705142013-02-04T13:33:51.091-05:002013-02-04T13:33:51.091-05:00Starr, loved getting to connect at the conference ...Starr, loved getting to connect at the conference this weekend! Be sure to let me know how I can help you. Blessings, EEdie Melsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-10223159277704606602013-02-04T13:33:16.962-05:002013-02-04T13:33:16.962-05:00Yvonne, thank you for stopping by! Blessings, EYvonne, thank you for stopping by! Blessings, EEdie Melsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-2137847448667903942013-02-04T13:32:55.084-05:002013-02-04T13:32:55.084-05:00Pat, let me know if you have any specific question...Pat, let me know if you have any specific questions. I'm happy to help! Blessings, E<br />Edie Melsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-51341368868818717422013-02-04T13:23:59.818-05:002013-02-04T13:23:59.818-05:00Thanks Edie! I'm entering this world of Tweet...Thanks Edie! I'm entering this world of Tweets with a little fear and trembling, but you're making it easier. I set up my account last night (@JeanWilund) and today I will figure out the next step. Fortunately, I just bought this great book called Connections - Social Media and Networking Techniques for Writers by the great author Edie Melson, so I know I'll figure it all out! Thanks!Jean Wilundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05438036449432736254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-51770351688820141962013-02-04T12:35:16.100-05:002013-02-04T12:35:16.100-05:00Thank you, Edie for helping me to know how Tweet l...Thank you, Edie for helping me to know how Tweet life can be! Enjoying your posts.Starr Ayershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04161126091989547656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-60886673464218341592013-02-04T09:28:12.618-05:002013-02-04T09:28:12.618-05:00Thank you, Edie.Thank you, Edie.Yvonne Ortegahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05344911036525681530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-17393835313389399572013-02-04T08:59:57.316-05:002013-02-04T08:59:57.316-05:00Thanks! Will check out again the post on #...still...Thanks! Will check out again the post on #...still don't quite get it. lolPatricia Bradleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03382033674042021556noreply@blogger.com