Twitter for writers

[Nikky Lee]

A lot of writers I talk to often say that Twitter confuses them. So, I've written a quick guide to help writers who want to dip their toes into Twitter, but aren't sure where or how to start.

I've also done a short blog covering Twitter pitching contests, how they work, tips for writing pitches etc.*

How to Twitter as a writer:

How to Twitter as a writer

Over the last month or three I’ve seen a recurring theme: how to Twitter as a writer. I’ll be the first to admit that before I grudgingly jumped on the Twitter bandwagon, the platform appeared confusing, intimidating, and riddled with online angst. And then there was that annoying character...

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Twitter pitching 101:

Twitter pitching 101

Twitter pitching contests are a fun and sometimes effective way to pitch to agents and publishers. How does it work? In a nutshell, you come up with a series of short pitches (max 280 characters – that's Twitter's limit) and post them on Twitter across a specified pitching period. In the case of...

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*Small side note: The next #Pitmad is on Dec 5 (tomorrow!)

 

[RK Wallis]

Eek! I might try and for a bit of fun!!! Thanks for that Nikki, over the years I think I've worked it out, but I'd love to read if I'm right from a pro