These are some astounding statistics that you may think would have every writer signing up to this social media network, however, this is not even close to the truth.
Many writers exhibit nervousness about using this microblogging platform.
Even when a writer is told Twitter can increase their exposure, give access to helpful resources, and allow their readers to connect with them, giving them a proper vehicle to possibly sell more books,they are still cautious optimistic.
Here are 3 Ways Writers Can Use Twitter to Sell More Books: 1) Increase Your Exposure - Twitter provides writers with a user friendly platform allowing you to communicate a new product, blog post, or idea with your online community in just 140 characters.
Using the 140 characters can take a bit to get used to, however becomes a nicepositive jolt when you realize you can get a book marketing message out to your target market in a few seconds.
On Twitter as you create a community (your followers), you sent a message (known as a tweet), they receive them as you send them.
2) Find Resources/Ask Questions - As a writer, you may be searching for an editor, or critique group in your area or an agent.
Perhaps you are in the middle of writing your book and think about producing a video book trailer but don't know of anyone.
You can send out a message (tweet ) on Twitter and ask for recommendations from your Twitter community.
Twitter gives you access to an online directory of possible resources and recommendations.
3) Gain More Traffic to your Writing Website-When you write a blog post, article or newsletter, you can tweet about it.
You create a message (tweet) offering your Twitter community to come and read your latest writing and create a link back to your site.
As your community reads your blog post, article or newsletter, Twitter also allows them to share (retweet) your message with the people in their Twitter community.
Retweeting increases the traffic to your writing website and gives new people insight to your writing from your website.