Comments on: Twitter Basics from Janet Barclay http://writersresidence.com/blog/2009/02/25/twitter-basics-from-janet-barclay/ Just another WordPress weblog Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:14:22 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: monica http://writersresidence.com/blog/2009/02/25/twitter-basics-from-janet-barclay/comment-page-1/#comment-4329 monica Thu, 26 Feb 2009 14:51:21 +0000 http://writersresidence.com/blog/?p=168#comment-4329 Janet, thank you for that link! There are some great tips in there for people like Anne and I. And I see #2 gets right to the point of what we were discussing above: "It’s great to network with other people in your industry - you can probably learn a lot from each other - but keep in mind that this should not be your main focus. If your goal is to find new clients, you need to connect directly with people in your target market, or with people who can introduce you to potential clients." Janet, thank you for that link! There are some great tips in there for people like Anne and I. And I see #2 gets right to the point of what we were discussing above: “It’s great to network with other people in your industry – you can probably learn a lot from each other – but keep in mind that this should not be your main focus. If your goal is to find new clients, you need to connect directly with people in your target market, or with people who can introduce you to potential clients.”

]]> By: monica http://writersresidence.com/blog/2009/02/25/twitter-basics-from-janet-barclay/comment-page-1/#comment-4328 monica Thu, 26 Feb 2009 14:49:57 +0000 http://writersresidence.com/blog/?p=168#comment-4328 I know what you mean, Anne. I could easily spend a day on social networking alone. But w hen would I ever get any real work done? It's tricky... I know how valuable networking is, but it's not exactly the kind of work that makes me thing "aah, nothing like a job well done!" once I've signed off. It's a slow, life-long process, and you've gotta be careful you don't get completely sucked in. I try to timebox it, spending an hour or two a day on my social networks, blogs, etc. I know if I do this consistently, it will pay off. But if I do TOO much of it consistently, I'll be out of a job. =) I know what you mean, Anne. I could easily spend a day on social networking alone. But w hen would I ever get any real work done? It’s tricky… I know how valuable networking is, but it’s not exactly the kind of work that makes me thing “aah, nothing like a job well done!” once I’ve signed off. It’s a slow, life-long process, and you’ve gotta be careful you don’t get completely sucked in. I try to timebox it, spending an hour or two a day on my social networks, blogs, etc. I know if I do this consistently, it will pay off. But if I do TOO much of it consistently, I’ll be out of a job. =)

]]> By: Janet Barclay http://writersresidence.com/blog/2009/02/25/twitter-basics-from-janet-barclay/comment-page-1/#comment-4325 Janet Barclay Thu, 26 Feb 2009 12:24:53 +0000 http://writersresidence.com/blog/?p=168#comment-4325 Anne, you might find this article helpful: <a href="http://www.organizedarticles.com/2009/01/30/five-ways-to-maximize-your-time-when-social-networking/" rel="nofollow">Five Ways to Maximize Your Time When Social Networking</a> Anne, you might find this article helpful: Five Ways to Maximize Your Time When Social Networking

]]> By: Anne Wayman http://writersresidence.com/blog/2009/02/25/twitter-basics-from-janet-barclay/comment-page-1/#comment-4324 Anne Wayman Wed, 25 Feb 2009 19:12:09 +0000 http://writersresidence.com/blog/?p=168#comment-4324 I love Mr. Tweet... but I'm having trouble balancing social media, with writing, with life! Anne Wayman now blogging at www.aboutfreelancewritng.com I love Mr. Tweet… but I’m having trouble balancing social media, with writing, with life!

Anne Wayman now blogging at http://www.aboutfreelancewritng.com

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