• December 2011
    I'm on all of the major social networking sites.  Twitter and Facebook have helped my writing career in more ways than one.  I haven't warmed to Google+, even though I'm on it.  I haven't taken to it like I have to Twitter and Facebook.  However, I...
  • December 2011
    Susan, great job with Facebook and Google+! Google+  is great but you're right, it's still only for early adopters. However if it does become a very large and influential network to rival facebook and twitter, early adopters will have the advantage...
  • December 2011
    Susan - "you do have to work Twitter as you would a party" - oh no, I'm terrible at working parties. I just stay with the people I already know, occasionally joining in conversations when one of my more sociable friends talks to somebody else. I...
  • December 2011
    My two cents: You do have to work Twitter as you would a party, but after a couple years and 300-400 Following/Followers, I haven't found it very helpful in making meaningful connections. I'm beginning to find that Google+ is more useful for genuine...
  • December 2011
    Liberty, you're absolutely right. Blogs can be used to centralize everything. Glad to see such an enthusiastic blogger! Janis, thanks for the birthday wishes. Glad you find the advice helpful. Give it a good try and see how you engaging more with...
  • December 2011
    Thanks, Majo, excellent tips! Even though I have to confess that while I know all this, I find it hard to apply! Just blogged about all my mistakes in book marketing, starting with my blog that far from being safely nestled in a niche looks like a...
  • December 2011
    As a tech early adopter my husband's constantly had his smart phone and laptop out doing this kind of stuff for ages to build his techie profile, while I've been burying my head in Word with tunnel-vision on just doing my writing. It's only recently...
  • December 2011
    Thank you Majo.  Your tips clearly support what I’ve been told and have read. Alas...I’m still in the infancy stage. Working on it. I really enjoy reading the great comments from everyone.  Helps to understand what has been tried, not worked, and...
  • December 2011
    Thank you for getting back, Majo.  That's helpful advice.  And Happy Birthday! Janis
  • December 2011
    So many great tips! Treating Twitter like a cocktail party is the way to go! Facebook fan pages can be a wonderful spot for more focused conversation (although I find them a bit more challenging to get started at times). Blogging is my absolute...

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