English: A Twitter tweet (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
I’m a writing tip junkie. Any tweet or blog post or random comment that begins, “Here’s the best tip I’ve ever gotten about writing…” makes me click. What’s thirty seconds of time when I could pick up a gold nugget that changes my writerly life?
Mostly, 1) I already know them, 2) they’re pedestrian, or 3) they’re wrong, but occasionally I get one–or twenty-one in this case–that I think are worth passing on. See if you agree:
- Don’t try to be a writer
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Hey just wanted to say a little thank you for listing my post 10 tips on how to start a writing career! Much appreciated!
Thanks for the shout-out. Twitter tips on writing are a bit different from the usual, aren’t they?
No, not really!
Well,a good tweet is almost like a long headline–pithy, reader-grabbing, pick words that will inspire interaction. I feel like I’ve failed in my tweet if it requires a follow-up to complete the thought. My blogs–250 words-750 words, though 250 words seems short.
Brevity is the soul of wit indeed!
The tip about avoiding social networks works!
Thanks for listing our post “Writing Tips from Colson Whitehead.” We appreciate it!
My pleasure!