tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271157837542030455.post4394057047410910598..comments2023-09-02T06:33:12.322-05:00Comments on Stephanie Scott: IWSG March: How to Succeed at Twitter Without Really TryingStephscohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06328839483008086049noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271157837542030455.post-85934693662247828852016-03-16T14:44:42.341-05:002016-03-16T14:44:42.341-05:00Thanks for finding me! I used to see more IWSG-ers...Thanks for finding me! I used to see more IWSG-ers on Google plus but it seems to be waning. I don't use it much but I do connect with some writers and bloggers over there every few weeks or so :)Stephscohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06328839483008086049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271157837542030455.post-74272777233100090182016-03-16T14:15:02.296-05:002016-03-16T14:15:02.296-05:00Hi there... this was my first month to participate...Hi there... this was my first month to participate in the IWSG... but that's not where I found your blog. I saw your post mentioned on Google Plus today! I've been using Twitter a lot more lately. Over the years it has become more useful, and I love that we can post photos there now! I will definitely take your advice, and not worry about the numbers. I don't think I'll ever be the type to watch Twitter all day long, but for a daily visit, it is kind of fun.Book Lady: Linda Jo Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11774487309848980351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271157837542030455.post-6387191933982632552016-03-04T23:48:48.882-06:002016-03-04T23:48:48.882-06:00Potential readers (and friends!) are EVERYWHERE. I...Potential readers (and friends!) are EVERYWHERE. It's always a good idea to be kind and generous no matter the venue or situation. Why is it we've determined that social media excuses us from basic human decency?Ali Crosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15907289209780628314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271157837542030455.post-49239774496429214572016-03-04T16:14:52.007-06:002016-03-04T16:14:52.007-06:00there are third party apps that can scan your twit...there are third party apps that can scan your twitter feed and tell you who the influencers are, and even auto tweet their stuff or responses to them! I signed up for a free version of one of those thinking it was more like a tweet management app verses whatever weird thing it ended up being. I hated it so much and disconnected the account after a day. Maybe those work if you're a big corporation, but as authors, we're human!Stephscohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06328839483008086049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271157837542030455.post-12398085298278406512016-03-04T13:51:46.248-06:002016-03-04T13:51:46.248-06:00On my Twitter, I am currently following more peopl...On my Twitter, I am currently following more people than I am followed back, and I'm fine with that. It doesn't matter to me if someone I follow is or isn't an "influencer." Besides, we never know who the "influencers" really are because not all influencers are name droppers.Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00912167351889969855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271157837542030455.post-49180882197189045622016-03-04T13:46:27.548-06:002016-03-04T13:46:27.548-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00912167351889969855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271157837542030455.post-3094255524903760822016-03-04T12:18:44.311-06:002016-03-04T12:18:44.311-06:00I can't imagine dumping people because they ar...I can't imagine dumping people because they aren't "influencers." That sounds so snobbish to me. I haven't gotten into Twitter much yet, but when I do, I'm not going to worry about the numbers. As you said, it's the social aspect — the people — that are important, not the numbers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271157837542030455.post-34391728202052592772016-03-04T08:26:47.381-06:002016-03-04T08:26:47.381-06:00I have yet to jump into Twitter even though I did ...I have yet to jump into Twitter even though I did set up an account years ago. If I ever "make it" as a writer, I know it will be with the help of others in the writer's community. I would hate to become a snot.Tamara Narayanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16343966432075424106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271157837542030455.post-16137061377809940492016-03-04T08:26:43.705-06:002016-03-04T08:26:43.705-06:00I have yet to jump into Twitter even though I did ...I have yet to jump into Twitter even though I did set up an account years ago. If I ever "make it" as a writer, I know it will be with the help of others in the writer's community. I would hate to become a snot.Tamara Narayanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16343966432075424106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271157837542030455.post-21835140678888311122016-03-03T22:25:13.384-06:002016-03-03T22:25:13.384-06:00Contests are so great for interacting on twitter. ...Contests are so great for interacting on twitter. :)Stephscohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06328839483008086049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271157837542030455.post-90712552389540124642016-03-03T22:24:42.751-06:002016-03-03T22:24:42.751-06:00Exactly! Beware of social media experts who advise...Exactly! Beware of social media experts who advise otherwise :)Stephscohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06328839483008086049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271157837542030455.post-88193569995011039972016-03-03T21:21:59.928-06:002016-03-03T21:21:59.928-06:00I've dabbled in Twitter. I'm not on there ...I've dabbled in Twitter. I'm not on there as much now, but I did make some good writing connections, especially when I was entering contests. I'm an introvert, so the way I approach Twitter or any social media is just focusing on finding a few people to interact with. I guess I do promote my blog on there sometimes, but otherwise, when I'm on (which isn't often), I mostly respond to other people's tweets. Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13139361928785566916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271157837542030455.post-1592881308719162752016-03-03T19:54:16.805-06:002016-03-03T19:54:16.805-06:00I started to enjoy Twitter a lot more when I stopp...I started to enjoy Twitter a lot more when I stopped worrying about numbers. I'm taking that horse to water approach. I'll provide the water and hope some horses come along, but I'm not going to drag them in. That's no way to get them to stay. Samantha Bryanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17684962313482409801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271157837542030455.post-47183489910142954372016-03-03T17:43:30.350-06:002016-03-03T17:43:30.350-06:00Good advice. When I first started twitter I was si...Good advice. When I first started twitter I was silly enough to think it was about numbers. Now I have more people than I can manage in my list and I don't know the majority of them--and it's overwhelming. I've stopped going for numbers and started attempting to be more social. My problem is that I don't give Twitter enough of my time... bad me.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271157837542030455.post-28699149613954121332016-03-03T17:00:56.741-06:002016-03-03T17:00:56.741-06:00I wouldn't cut people off. Those are my peeps....I wouldn't cut people off. Those are my peeps. I'd hope to give back as much as I've gotten from the writing community, always!Gwen Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13132836346305559246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271157837542030455.post-50585464726981217592016-03-03T11:53:15.593-06:002016-03-03T11:53:15.593-06:00Awesome post! I think a lot of people feel like th...Awesome post! I think a lot of people feel like they have to cut people out once they become a "bigger deal" by getting books out. But the people you were friends with before you got books out are the most important! I'd never cut people off to try and look like I'm following less people than are following me.Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02000569858548717605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271157837542030455.post-51926932332467526842016-03-03T10:46:04.917-06:002016-03-03T10:46:04.917-06:00Interesting perspective on Twitter. I've never...Interesting perspective on Twitter. I've never used it and don't know much about it. Crazy to think that folks cut followers from their list - like you say, it doesn't seem very social. Cheers - EllenThe Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271157837542030455.post-92051131030832759602016-03-03T10:38:00.623-06:002016-03-03T10:38:00.623-06:00Same,I check in with my lists. :)Same,I check in with my lists. :)Stephscohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06328839483008086049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271157837542030455.post-72676163494146172042016-03-03T10:37:36.200-06:002016-03-03T10:37:36.200-06:00Twitter chats can be helpful for that, or trending...Twitter chats can be helpful for that, or trending hashtags for things you're interested in. The book community is HUGE on twitter, and for the most part very welcoming. Let me know if you are looking to be involved on twitter more and I can send some resources your way :)Stephscohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06328839483008086049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271157837542030455.post-2777783000042752702016-03-03T09:23:50.754-06:002016-03-03T09:23:50.754-06:00I wouldn't cut people off at all! It is becaus...I wouldn't cut people off at all! It is because of their support and encouragement I've gotten this far. I've made quite a few friends via Twitter, and I met one of my critique partners on a link that paired writers as partners from Twitter. We work together wonderfully!Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271157837542030455.post-11663949524631280452016-03-03T07:02:03.465-06:002016-03-03T07:02:03.465-06:00I don't worry about all that fuss. I think it ...I don't worry about all that fuss. I think it makes a person too crazy, and it doesn't really apply to me. My mom doesn't even own a computer, but if she was the one person who followed me, on line or off, I'd feel successful. Keep doing what you're doing. I love reading YA books. I'm writing plays right now, but I've had my eye on YA writing as well.<br />Thanks for stopping by my blog. Mary at <a href="http://www.playoffthepage.com" rel="nofollow">Play off the Page</a><br /><br />IWSG co-hostMary Aalgaardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10089502829581772836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271157837542030455.post-88122521177825919702016-03-02T22:11:19.432-06:002016-03-02T22:11:19.432-06:00I'd never cut my mom or anyone else. 'Nuff...I'd never cut my mom or anyone else. 'Nuff said. :-)<br /><br /><a href="https://emaginette.wordpress.com/2016/03/01/iwsg-23-coping-with-withdrawal" rel="nofollow"> Anna from elements of emaginette</a>emaginettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03324981140248692448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271157837542030455.post-61963476210670518132016-03-02T19:04:01.795-06:002016-03-02T19:04:01.795-06:00I don't use twitter as much as I should. Somet...I don't use twitter as much as I should. Sometimes I'm there twenty times per day and other days I don't even stop in. I have lots of lists so when I do go, I get to interact with the people I want to talk to.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271157837542030455.post-28963374271778118762016-03-02T15:46:24.665-06:002016-03-02T15:46:24.665-06:00Yep, I'm with you. Tweets from a real person a...Yep, I'm with you. Tweets from a real person are much more interesting than the obviously churned out stuff. <br />Still getting the hang of hashtags though :( Angela Wooldridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13087511266107287296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271157837542030455.post-30798555419268462462016-03-02T15:44:18.360-06:002016-03-02T15:44:18.360-06:00I am still trying to figure out Twitter. I know I ...I am still trying to figure out Twitter. I know I am probably making all sorts of mistakes. I still haven't mastered the social part of it. Someone once compared Twitter to a cocktail party where people slip in and out of conversations. Well, I hate cocktail parties so I tend to stand there and listen to other people talk until I have something cogent to say. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05697412264806977992noreply@blogger.com