Twitter Guide For Authors & Illustrators > The Basics (27 entries)
Index of topics: Main Twitter Guide For Writers & Illustrators page. To go back to my blog for kidlit/YA writers and illustrators, see Inkygirl. You can find me on Twitter at @inkyelbows (focus: writing and illustrating children's books) and @DebbieOhi (livetweets, chat, photos, personal ramblings). Also see my list of Other Useful Twitter Guides For Authors And Illustrators and Twitter Lists of: agents who represent kidlit/YA, kidlit/YA editors, children's book art/creative directors and K-12/teen librarians on Twitter.
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Q. What's a 'tweet'? A tweet is a Twitter post. Tweet can also be used as a verb. e.g. "What are you going to tweet today?" ...
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Q. What is a DM? A DM is a direct message sent from one Twitter account to another. It's not posted publicly. Note that you can ...
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Q. What is an RT? (September 5, 2015 - Please note: Twitter has revamped his RT function for some device platforms, so some of the following may not ...
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If you see an 'MT' where an 'RT' usually goes, it means that the user has modified the content of a tweet. Andrew Spong has a good explanation of ...
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OH = overheard Slang acronym, not specific to Twitter. It's usually followed by an anonymous quote you've overheard or read.
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Q. Ok, I'm ready to join Twitter. Where should I start? Before you sign up for Twitter, have a clear idea in your mind about WHY you're joining. ...
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If you're uncomfortable with having people know what you look like, choose some other image. I've seen people use cartoon representations, for example, or favourite pets or book covers. ...
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Choosing A Twitter User Picture Whether you pick a realistic photo or some other image, I advise you to change your user icon as infrequently as possible. I ...
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Q. Anything I should keep in mind before I start following people? Good for you to think before you immediately dive into following tons of people. ...
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Why should I not be obsessed about follower count? Follower count can be a rough indication of how many people find your Twitterfeed interesting, BUT…. ...
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Q. I'm intimidated by a blank screen! What should my first post be about? "But what do I post about? How do I start?" My suggestions, if you're ...
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The last post before you sign off Twitter Updated January 19, 2015: Even though Twitter's interface has changed so that "Tweets & replies" are in a separate tab ...
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How to tell if someone is following you It took me a while to figure this out since it's not obvious, at least not from the main Twitter ...
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A mention is a Twitter post that includes @username in the body. More info: Twitter Support: What are @Replies and Mentions?
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How do I find out if anyone's mentioned me in their tweets? You can see what's in YOUR Mentions/Replies feed by logging in, going to the main Twitter ...
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Follow Friday (& Writer Wednesday, etc.): Do They Really Work? How Can I Make Them Work? Follow Friday and WriterWednesday are weekly rituals on Twitter when people acknowledge ...
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Q. What are the "#" symbols for? (or "What's a hashtag?") The "#" symbol is called a hashtag in Twitter. From the Twitter Help Center : ...
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Twitter lists are a way of organizing the people you follow. You can see my Lists as an example , which mainly focus on the publishing industry. Mashable has ...
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Change your password immediately. Delete any spammy tweets that were posted on your public page. You may also consider tweeting an apology to those who receive spammy ...
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As a preventative measure to having your account hacked, NEVER EVER click a link sent to you in a DM unless you are 100% positive that it's not spam. I've ...
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Q. If I unfollow someone, will they notice? What makes YOU stop following someone? Will someone notice if you stop following them? Possibly. Some people assume ...
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Do I need to fill in my bio? I want to leave it blank. Don't be lazy. Fill in your bio. If you don't, some people are less ...
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What do I put in my Twitter bio? That's up to you. There's such a wide range of types of Twitter bios, from serious to funny to quirky ...
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When you sign up for Twitter, you have the option of keeping your tweets private or making them public. If part of your goal is to network with others ...
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Q. Any advice on choosing a Twitter username? Shorter is better. I sooooo wish I chose a username shorter than " inkyelbows ." Why? Because people are less ...
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Twitter recently announced their new design for user profiles, including a large cover photo. How big should this image be? Recommended dimensions for this cover photo: ...
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To avoid repetition, I've moved these resources to: Where else can I find useful resources about how writers and illustrators can use Twitter?