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Index of topics: Main Twitter Guide For Writers page. To go back to my blog for kidlit/YA writers and illustrators, see Inkygirl. You can find me on Twitter at @inkyelbows (focus: craft & biz of writing) and @DebbieOhi (chatty replies, Twitter chats).
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Before you sign up for Twitter, have a clear idea in your mind about WHY you're joining. If you don't, you may just end up frustrated.
Do you want to participate in writer chats, for instance?
Promote yourself as a writer?
Establish your expertise in some area as part of your platform?
Network with others in the publishing industry?
What do you hope to get out of the experience?
Keeping a goal in mind will help you decide how to set up your Twitter account as well as keep your energy and time focused.
Last updated on July 13, 2010 by Debbie Ridpath Ohi