Advice For Using Twitter Effectively

Part One: The RT vs. @reply/@mention; when to DM, other basics

Part Two: How to make and use lists on Twitter and other essential tips.

Part Three: Professionalism and best practices (some basic Twitter etiquette)

Part Four: How to thank others on Twitter (my main point: STOP over-thanking. PLEASE!)

Part Five: Why I follow you on Twitter and why I don’t.

MY TWITTER SERIES FOR WRITERUNBOXED.COM

The Science of Twitter

The Art of Twitter

Simplifying Twitter: Be a Person, Not a Brand

How to Tweet So People Will Listen

7 Ways Twitter is a Writer’s Endless Holiday Party

Resolve to Tweet Better in 2013

Twitter Lists to the Rescue

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HI, I’M NINA BADZIN. I’m a writer fascinated by the dynamics of friendship, and I’ve been answering anonymous advice questions on the topic since 2014. I now also answer them on my podcast, Dear Nina! I’m a creative writing instructor at ModernWell in Minneapolis, a freelance writer and editor, and an avid reader who reviews 50 books a year. Welcome to my site!

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