A week ago, I shared my updated Twitter Cheat Sheet for Writers on here. It's a good post for those new to Twitter or who need a refresher course, but then, someone asked the next logical question: Who are the best people for writers to follow on Twitter? So below is my attempt to answer that question.
First, here's my personal Top 5 Tweeters for Writers list:
- @JaneFriedman, who runs the There Are No Rules blog (highly recommended)
- @InkyElbows, which is the handle for Debbie Ridpath Ohi, who updates WritersMarket.com's Market Watch column, in addition to plenty of other writerly activities
- @NathanBransford, who is an author, previous literary agent, and super (duper) tweeter supreme
- @RachelleGardner, who is a current literary agent, mother of two, and self-professed Starbucks freak
- @TheWriterMama, which is the handle for the great Christina Katz, who is both writer and mama
- @32poems
- @collinkelley
- @writersdigest
- @brianklems
- @chucksambuchino
- @jessicastrawser
- @alicepope
- @glecharles
- @gregpincus
- @sagecohen
- @thebookmaven
- @RebeccAgent
- @Ginger_Clark
- @jeannevb
- @janicebashman
- @PublishersWkly
- @PoetryFound
- @PublishersLunch
- @Mediabistro
- @nationalbook
- @DigiBookWorld
- @BoSacks
- @mariaschneider
- @katerados
- @Janet_Reid
- @DeidreKnight
- @sarahw
- @MichaelBourret
- @BostonBookGirl
- @DanielNester
- @merylkevans
- @KMWeiland
- @jessiepoet
- @tawnafenske (via Amanda Hoving below)
For instance, here is @JaneFriedman's Top 5 list:
- @elizabethscraig
- @Quotes4Writers
- @writeitsideways
- @AdvicetoWriters
- @inkyelbows (yep, that's two votes for her)
I'd like to thank @JMcCannWriter for sharing her Top 5 list (her reasons below):
Here are 5 from @glecharles:
- @ChuckWendig (who got a nod of approval from Amanda Hoving too)
- @SimonPulman
- @emilywoo
- @DanBlank
- @arstechnica
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Check out other helpful writing posts here:
- Which details should writers worry about post
- Blogging Tips for Writers post
- Changes in Publishing post (and what it means for writers)
Here are some great social media books to check out:
- The Zen of Social Media Marketing
, by Shama Kabani and Chris Brogan
- Social Media Strategies for Professionals and Their Firms
, by Michelle Golden
- The Social Media Bible
, by Lon Safko
- The Social Media Marketing Book
, by Dan Zarrella
23 comments:
Great list, Robert. Here's my Top 5 tweeps for writers to follow:
@hopeclark - purveyor of Funds for Writers, a great resource for grants, contests, etc.
@JodyHedlund - a debut novelist who shares powerful insights on the ups and downs on the road to publication
@Crytzerfry - aspiring novelist who tweets on her love of writing and nature, uniquely intertwined
@GrammarMonkeys - fun tweets about common grammar mistakes
@HarrisInt - Harris Interactive polls, good for freelancers in search of story ideas, trends, etc.
Jessica McCann
Author of the novel All Different Kinds of Free
@JMcCannWriter
Thanks for sharing your list, Jessica!
Of course, you're a great person to follow as well.
Flattered, Robert! You have my some of my Top 5 covered here, but here's 5 more that I'd add:
@ChuckWendig
@SimonPulman
@emilyw00
@DanBlank
@arstechnica
Have to second Guy on @ChuckWendig (hilarious and informative tweets and posts). Also, Romance author @tawnafenske is always entertaining.
Thanks, Guy and Amanda, for helping improve the list. :)
Great list! Thanks for sharing.
Really a very good list...thanks!!!
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!
Is there really not a Twitter sharing button for this post?? Or can I just not see it?
Thank you for the lists, Robert. Have you an opinion on Six Pixels of Separation? It's my read for the week. by Mitch Joel
From Claire Sullivan - a very new reader here.
Thank you, Jennifer, Pali, Andee, and Claire!
Carol, I'm just not that sophisticated yet. I usually preach starting small and building up, and I'll admit that I've unsuccessfully tried adding a Twitter button a few times. So I'd add that writers should include share buttons for Twitter, Facebook, and other social networks, but I don't know how to do it myself yet.
Back to Claire, I don't have an opinion on Six Pixels of Separation. However, I'd love to hear your opinion on it once you've finished reading. I think the world is getting closer and closer to Two-to-Three Pixels of Separation.
Well, I can't believe I'm not on there! @EverettMaroon Okay sure, I can totally believe it. But other great Tweeps for writing are:
@ColleenLindsay
@WritersDigest
@BradfordLit
@JasonAshlock
Robert, Robert, Robert...may I give you some free help installing Tweetmeme for Christmas? Or maybe addtoany -- that bar goes with anything. I want to help you! Even if you are blogging in Blogger.
Meanwhile, I'll add that I think people should follow the Top 10 Blogs for Writers authors, announced earlier this week. Proud to say my Make a Living Writing blog is on the list!
@thecreativepenn
@storyfix
@ollinmorales of Courage to Create
@menwithpens
@catseyewriter
@victoriamixon
@ThereseWalsh and @KathleenBolton of Writer Unboxed
@KMWeiland of Wordplay
@LFormichelli of The Renegade Writer
@TiceWrites
Congrats to all my fellow Top 10 winners!
I think I'm a fun follow... #selfpromotion
@mrsmetaphor
Wow! It's been a while since I've visited this post, and now I see that you've offered up some free services to me, Carol! I'll have to hunt you down, because I can use all the help anyone's willing to give me.
I'm coming way late to the party, but i love to follow these folks:
@threecifer
@melcom1
@gpwriter
@anakronistical
@sammywrites
But all of my twitter friends are awesome. it's just that these 5 go out of their way to be supportive
you know what? I just can't stop at 5. I'm going to suggest 3 more if I may. These all are incredible supporters of writers on twitter.
@theladywrites
@jacodypress
@larryenright
Super cool list! I only dip my toe into the crazy river that is Twitter once a week or so, but it seems a lovely and friendly place when I do brave it. Off to add these, from comments and original post. Thanks, all!
Best,
@mollyringle
Wonderful list
here are some fantastic writers from South Africa. In no official order ;)
1. @laurenbeukes
2. @CraigWFSmith
3. @MandyWiener
4. @Nayes1982
5. @robin76
all my best
@fredfelton ;)
Very thorough list that includes many of the people I frequently read and RT. One person to is @porter_anderson.
Hey Meryl,
Actually Porter is on the 2011 version of the list: http://robertleebrewer.blogspot.com/2011/10/best-tweeps-for-writers-to-follow-2011.html
Done!
Wow as a newbie to the writing twitter world, all these suggestions give me the vapors. I'll have to choose a couple and test the waters. Thanks for sharing such a comprehensive list. Now, to look over your other post about how to use twitter effectively....
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