Let's face it, the "buy my book…Buy My Book…BUY
MY BOOK" approach on twitter is a study in futility. My timeline has a lot
of authors using this type of self-promotion, most of which I ignore unless the
book is a new release.
How can we as writers use Twitter more effectively and
still have fun? Of course, and here is the best way to do it.
"Hashtags!"
Hashtags are the # symbol that is used before a
certain word to create tweets within that group. Here are some examples of
common hashtags for author.
#amwriting
#amediting
#erotica
#romance
#NewRelease
#WritersLife
#Writers
#1lineWed
One of my favorite is #1linewed because on Wednesdays
it's a chance to put out tweets of your work in progress and get exposure for
your future books. The #1linewed has themes for each Wednesday, and you can
find that day's theme by the hashtag: #1LineWedTheme.
#WritersLife is another great one because you can find
blog links and find out what other writers are doing in their life. You'll find
inspirational quotes, tweets on people experiencing writer's block and this
hashtag decently interactive.
Every writer wants to sell a story once it's been
published, but marketing shouldn't make you miserable. Use a hashtag to get
noticed.
Tweet something interesting.
My
hero in (insert book title) won't let me sleep. #writerslife
Ask a question and use a hashtag.
Is
3 pages too short for a chapter? #Writers
Post an update on your writing.
1200
words written today on my contemporary suspense. #amwriting
Search the hashtags and reply to other writer's
tweets. Interaction makes a huge difference in your enjoyment with Twitter.
People truly do have common experiences and it's great when we can show support
to others by replying to their tweet.
Some days will be more active than others, so don't
get discouraged if you don't get any replies or retweets. Also remember that
there is nothing wrong with promotional tweets in between your hashtag
tweets.
If I like someone's profile and tweets, I'll
retweet their promotional tweet. I'm always happy to support others if
they're real on Twitter.
Do you have a favorite hashtag?
Any other Twitter tips you'd like to share?
Mary Corrales
Mary Corrales is a multi-published author of erotica and erotic romance in several genres including paranormal, contemporary suspense, fantasy, and dystopian. She love's hearing from readers so don't be shy and send her an email.
1 comment:
Good article. I agree with the general view that 2 #s are enough at a time - some writers go mad ! I too hate feeds where it's all promo tweets - so boring ! Let's have some humour !
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