It’s not the best time to expound on Twitter’s benefits for writers. The hot takes on journalists’ ill-informed initial tweets about the Covington Catholic video are still sizzling. The day I wrote this, New York Times technology reporter turned opinion writer Farhad Manjoo wrote that Twitter: “prizes image over substance and cheap dunks over reasoned […]
A writers’ guide to getting the most out of Twitter
New to Twitter? Here’s a quick rundown of what it is and how writers and bloggers can use it.
Dear WordCount: Why do writer need lots of Twitter followers?
The more people follow you on Twitter, the better you can use the social network to find sources and promote your work. Read on.
Dear WordCount: How do I join a Twitter chat?
In honor of the blogathon, this month my Thursday advice columns are all on blogging related questions. Today’s: taking part in a live chat on Twitter.
10 ways writers can get the most out of Twitter
Journalists can use the microblogging network to crowdsource, build buzz for a story and a lot more. Read how.
Goodbye to all that: the 2009 freelance year in review
Content aggregators, hyperlocal news and my other picks for last year’s top media industry trends and what they mean for freelance writers in 2010.