tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5488191966351130111.post7312280932961314674..comments2024-03-25T20:57:39.730-05:00Comments on Smack Dab in the Middle: Confessions of a Twitterphobe (January Theme by Tamera Will Wissinger)Holly Schindlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16742207239654178917noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5488191966351130111.post-57048852421425855362013-01-17T16:29:42.191-06:002013-01-17T16:29:42.191-06:00Okay, Tamera. I already have a Twitter account I n...Okay, Tamera. I already have a Twitter account I never use, but you've inspired me to get in there and join the fun.cmillshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03128598629089024454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5488191966351130111.post-55965226682641756682013-01-14T17:34:11.038-06:002013-01-14T17:34:11.038-06:00You, too, Holly? I wouldn't have known. What a...You, too, Holly? I wouldn't have known. What a great example of how you use Twitter to connect with readers and fellow writers - and one of your favorite musicians! What a fun story. That is a unique bonus of Twitter - you never know who might respond to one of your tweets!Tamera Will Wissingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06408087979651337516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5488191966351130111.post-4644360743175941582013-01-14T17:30:41.203-06:002013-01-14T17:30:41.203-06:00That's a good point about using twitter to adv...That's a good point about using twitter to advertise blog posts. I'm doing that, too. I know that feeling of being baffled and getting behind, too. Have you set up any lists? Once I figured that out, it helped me keep track of people whose tweets were most important to me.Tamera Will Wissingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06408087979651337516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5488191966351130111.post-14112737677204726982013-01-14T15:14:33.066-06:002013-01-14T15:14:33.066-06:00I was reluctant to try Twitter, too, and now I abs...I was reluctant to try Twitter, too, and now I absolutely love it. I agree--it's been fabulous for connecting with readers and fellow writers. On a personal note, I also got a chance to interact with one of my favorite musicians...something that never would have happened without Twitter!Holly Schindlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16742207239654178917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5488191966351130111.post-59269294293992281892013-01-14T15:13:55.485-06:002013-01-14T15:13:55.485-06:00I have a twitter as it helps me to advertise my bl...I have a twitter as it helps me to advertise my blog posts. I follow a few authors and publishers and actually have quite a few followers myself but I am still completely baffled by how it all works. I find Twitter very confusing. <br />Probably because I haven't spent long on it, but I find it daunting. <br />I miss out on a lot of things because I don't check my twitter feed - it's something I need to get used to doing. <br /><br />Glad I'm not the only one that found it scary. :Dbarmybexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17675796776481696322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5488191966351130111.post-81010972763171703162013-01-14T15:11:14.669-06:002013-01-14T15:11:14.669-06:00Oh, good. More fun at work!Oh, good. More fun at work!Tamera Will Wissingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06408087979651337516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5488191966351130111.post-32212954428076015652013-01-14T15:10:51.096-06:002013-01-14T15:10:51.096-06:00Thank you for this welcome, Irene, and for your en...Thank you for this welcome, Irene, and for your enthusiasm about my debut! I LOVE Poetry Friday, and I’ve seen your wonderful contributions there. (I’m hoping to participate more as I ramp up my blogging skills – that could be a whole other blog post.) In fact, I think you are the one who clued me in on Poetry Friday last year when I posted on The Lucky 13s blog for Poetry Month. Regarding Twitter, what a great testament that you’ve been able to find favorites through the tweets of others. I do love that something fun can be worthwhile!Tamera Will Wissingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06408087979651337516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5488191966351130111.post-82558415257080945572013-01-14T12:26:03.272-06:002013-01-14T12:26:03.272-06:00I like the game idea--going to try it!I like the game idea--going to try it!Tracy Barretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17668453323039794253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5488191966351130111.post-26177815007683732482013-01-14T12:20:57.711-06:002013-01-14T12:20:57.711-06:00Welcome Tamera! I am a Poetry Friday regular and a...Welcome Tamera! I am a Poetry Friday regular and am super excited about your debut. As for Twitter, it can be really fun -- I'm not sure how much I achieve from a promotional standpoint, but I find it an excellent information source. Some of my favorite articles/links/books ever I've found from other people's tweets!Irene Lathamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04905936104127707762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5488191966351130111.post-48999091958452956002013-01-14T11:49:08.763-06:002013-01-14T11:49:08.763-06:00Hi Tracy, Glad you like this advice. It is a bit c...Hi Tracy, Glad you like this advice. It is a bit challenging to try and convey a meaningful thought in 140 character tidbits, isn’t it? Especially a conversation – although I’ve seen those, done, too. I’ve been tricking myself into thinking of it like a game unceremoniously called: Can I tweet a full thought in a fun, interesting, or attention-grabbing way in 140 characters or less? If I get a retweet: 1,000 points for me! 1,000 more if someone replies! Points for a new follower! Points if someone favorites one of my tweets! (I don’t really keep track, but you get the idea.) Silly, maybe, but it keeps it fun and engaging without it getting too serious.Tamera Will Wissingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06408087979651337516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5488191966351130111.post-5275929990724758762013-01-14T09:57:34.560-06:002013-01-14T09:57:34.560-06:00Very good advice, Tamera! I'm still uncomforta...Very good advice, Tamera! I'm still uncomfortable with Twitter; it seems the least "social" of the social media. It's possible to have a conversation, but it doesn't appear to be the "done" thing, and it feels weird throwing out bits of information into the void. At least that's how it feels to me, but I'm persevering!Tracy Barretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17668453323039794253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5488191966351130111.post-72888609582223157232013-01-14T06:35:25.438-06:002013-01-14T06:35:25.438-06:00You're welcome, Natalie. I'm glad you'...You're welcome, Natalie. I'm glad you're considering jumping in. It really isn’t too difficult. Please let me know if I can be of any assistance.Tamera Will Wissingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06408087979651337516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5488191966351130111.post-62457706316380143002013-01-14T06:02:24.626-06:002013-01-14T06:02:24.626-06:00Thanks Tamera for sharing your thoughts on Twitter...Thanks Tamera for sharing your thoughts on Twitter. I'm not on it but am deciding it's time to join. You're making me realize it won't be that hard to do.Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.com