Items tagged with 'Twitter'

10 Writers Killing It On Twitter in 2019

Column by Gabino Iglesias

Twitter is a crucial part of a writer's platform. Here are some folks doing it right.

In Defense of YA Twitter

Column by Karis Rogerson

A look at the positive side of YA Twitter.

"It's Not a Horror Movie, It's a Psychological Thriller!"

Column by Max Booth III October 18, 2017

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To Kill A Mockingbird: Chelsea Cain, Twitter, Comics, And Online Harassment

News by Peter Derk October 31, 2016

What the hell is going on with comics, Chelsea Cain, Twitter, and Mockingbird?

10 Reasons Why Social Media Doesn't Do A Damn Thing For Writers

Column by Peter Derk October 5, 2016

Your book isn't selling despite your social media efforts? Welcome to the club.

When Writers Do It Wrong: The Top 10 Ways To Annoy Your Twitter Followers

Column by Annie Neugebauer September 8, 2016

Tweet less. Tweet better. Tweet relevantly. And for the love of all that is holy, stop annoying your followers. Here’s the 10 most annoying things I see writers do on Twitter, plus how to fix them.

8 Ways To Fix Your Social Media Screw-Up

Column by Peter Derk January 6, 2016

You're an author who screwed up on social media. What do you do next, hotshot? What do you do?

How to Make the Internet a Less Scary Place: Three Rules for Writers

Column by Cath Murphy October 19, 2015

Negotiating the internet can be a little like wandering a dark room with nothing on your feet but your socks. Here's how to get from one side to the other without stubbing your toes.

Twitter Fiction Festival Launches Next Week

News by Raine Winters

Everybody get ready to refresh your Twitter feeds!

#TakeMyMoney: Hachette Sells Books Through Twitter

News by Peter Derk

Hachette's got a new scheme for selling books. Introducing the Twitter "BUY" button.

5 More Quick, Easy Ways to Promote Yourself in Your Underwear

Column by Naturi Thomas-Millard August 20, 2014

Make every email a call to action! Learn to glitter on Twitter! Turn LinkedIn into an office where everyone helps everybody else and no one weeps silently in the restroom!

David Mitchell Tweets Short Story to Promote New Novel

News by Peter Derk July 22, 2014

'Cloud Atlas' Author David Mitchell (@david_mitchell) tweets out his newest short story, 144 characters at a time.

This Is The Single Biggest Mistake Indie Authors Make While Promoting Their Work—And It Needs To Stop

Column by Rob Hart June 13, 2014

Retweets are not currency. Followers are not currency. If you want to sell your book, then stop doing it so damn wrong.

In Defence of Snark: Why Dark Humour Can Save Your Life

Column by Cath Murphy March 24, 2014

Did something terrible happen? Don't cry. Don't bore your friends with the details. Pick up a pen and write a joke about it.

Social Media and the Law: What Can You Write and Do You Own Your Content?

Column by Jessica Meddows

There isn't a legal moratorium on social media - laws that apply to writing still apply on channels like Facebook and Twitter. But what can't you say? And what rights do you retain?

Stephen King Joins Twitter — Finally!

News by Dean Fetzer December 9, 2013

The best-selling horror writer has set up a Twitter account, getting 30,000 followers in 3 minutes before warning fans “not expect too much”.

Bret Easton Ellis Not a Fan of Nobel Winner Alice Munro

News by Dean Fetzer October 14, 2013

The author “took to Twitter” on Friday to make his feelings clear on the subject of the latest Nobel Prize in Literature winner, calling the writer “completely overrated”.

Twitter Storm Erupts Over Joyce Carol Oates Egypt Tweets

News by Dean Fetzer July 9, 2013

The author has upset the Twittersphere with her tweets linking Islam and rape culture — oops.

Short Cuts: 7 Twitter Tips for Writers

Column by Cath Murphy

Writers have a problem with brevity, which is a shame because Twitter doesn't let you waffle. Here's how to make the stern mistress of 140 characters work for you.