Someone told me the other day that most publishers want a fiction writer to have at least 2,000 Twitter friends that could turn into solid book sales before they will consider publishing a first novel in today’s market even if they have other publications.
I am new to Twitter and looked at my paltry 500 followers and sighed, then laughed. I suppose the 20 or so who have promised to enlarge my penis, guarantee me an instant 1,000 followers or invited me to their sex site don’t count.
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You know, that makes absolutely no sound sense. I work in social media, and 2000 twitter followers does not mean anything about a solid sales base. Half of those followers are only following to increase their twitter stable, and half of the other half don't even read your tweets unless you are an active, social twitter member and you comment regularly. That leaves 1/4 of 2000. How many followers did you say you have? lol.
Elizabeth,
I am just now seeing your post and absolutely you are correct. I think the best we can do is write the best we can.
You know, that makes absolutely no sound sense. I work in social media, and 2000 twitter followers does not mean anything about a solid sales base. Half of those followers are only following to increase their twitter stable, and half of the other half don't even read your tweets unless you are an active, social twitter member and you comment regularly. That leaves 1/4 of 2000. How many followers did you say you have? lol.