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Twitter is a concise form of online communication… “bursts of information called tweets, each 140 characters in length.” The Twitter hashtag, #amwriting, is an abbreviation of ‘I am writing’ and is intended to encourage an ongoing conversation within the writing community. To reach the intended audience each tweet needs to include the #amwriting hashtag, so the rest of your message is limited to the remaining 130 characters.
It’s remarkable how inventive people can be in expressing themselves in 130 or less characters. I won’t identify the sources, but here are a few recent tweets that made me smile:
I should be #amwriting. That was in my plan for the night. But then I picked a book from my TBR shelf and I CAN’T PUT IT DOWN. *shakes fist*
I haz tea, blankie, theme from Goblet of Fire, and a quiet house. #amwriting #amtryingtostayofftwitterbutfailing
The weight of words isn’t fixed. 3000 words can be like nothing and then 800 words can feel like dragging an elephant uphill. #amwriting
Typo of the day (so far): She wrong out her hair. #amwriting or attempting to anyway.
All this makes me wonder how creative YOU can be with #amwriting and 130 characters or less. C’mon, give it a shot. Share a tweet about your current work in progress, the actions of a character, or a writing dilemma. I’ll even start:
My characters are eavesdropping here without me. It’s after 1 a.m. and I’ve gone to bed. #amwriting not.
Okay, so it’s not very creative. That’s because I really am ready for bed. I get silly when I’m tired.
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(You’ll find me on Twitter at http://twitter.com/caroljgarvin.)
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Great post, Carol. I especially love the 800 word elephant. I try using #amwriting … I must admit I also use Twitter for self promotion.
This post shows your funny side 🙂
Hmm… I knew I had a funny bone, but didn’t think I had a funny side. 😉 Glad you enjoyed the post. I think Twitter is a useful self-promotion tool if it’s subtle. I get turned off by constant “Read my book; it’s fabulous” or “I’m an expert so learn from me” tweets. (I know yours aren’t like that.)
Wonderful. I’m checking it out. Already have a post in mind.
I opened a Twitter account and forgot about it! Duh. I spent too much time trying to shorten what I wanted to say, so I twittered away my time elsewhere. I should go back in and delete it or tweet it. Right? Maybe I will. Thanks for a fun-filled tw…post. Blessings to you, Carol…
I’m revising but wish it was done!! #amwriting
#amwriting I ain’t writing.
My editor’s taking a two month leave of absence. #amwaiting
Oh dear, that was supposed to be #amwriting but actually the #amwaiting is more fitting for today..LOL
Twitter is ahead of my time… I haven’t figure it out yet. :0)
My latest #amwriting tweet was just a couple minutes ago:
Wrote 6 pgs notes re WIP on my break at work last night. REALLY want to get to work but now am in nightshift brain-haze. #amwritingtomorrow
(I’d offer something more creative for you, but that’s as good as it gets with nightshift brain…). 😉
I’m glad this is sparking a little fun! I’m enjoying everyone’s comments. Consider it an exercise in brevity.
Laura, that was a delightful Freudian slip!
Shari, since I stole your ‘I haz tea and blankie’ tweet, I’m not about to criticize anything produced by a nightshift brain!
Ms Muse denies leaving ideas in basement to starve, writer finds.
I like that one, Earlene. It reminds me that James Scott Bell always talks about his “boys in the basement” when he’s looking for help mulling over ideas.
This is cool… Thanking you Carol 😉