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I joined about a week ago. The first couple of days were pretty calm, but then the 2015 Love A Thon happened. It was chaos. I felt like a teenager who just got their license, but then was thrown into the Indy 500 (or some other major racing competition, I do not know much about them).
I had to navigate an ocean of tweets, mentions, and replies. It was confusing, but extremely fun to be in the midst of everything.
Know that I have experienced the joy (and chaos) that is Twitter, I wish I had joined sooner. Of course there are both pros and cons to being on Twitter and other social media, and that is exactly what I am going to explore today.
Pro
Creating relationships with other bloggers, authors, and readers!
Been Twitter, I mostly used Facebook for the blog. Unfortunately, it is harder on Facebook to connect with other readers, and especially authors. I feel like Twitter is generally more open than Facebook and people are more willing to start conversations and relationships on Twitter.
Some of the authors that I have really been enjoying on Twitter are Alexandra Bracken, Sarah J. Maas, John Green, Victoria Schwab, and J.K. Rowling. No matter how busy they are, they find time to send out (hilarious) tweets and reply to their countless fans' tweets.
I have already found several friends on Twitter (shout out to Claire @ Cover to Cover) and I would love to continue to make more.
I loved participating in the Love A Thon live chat. It was probably my favorite part. So, I found a list from Stormy @ Blog. Book. Bake. that lists reoccurring Twitter chats about books and writing. She is going to continue adding chats as she finds them.
Been Twitter, I mostly used Facebook for the blog. Unfortunately, it is harder on Facebook to connect with other readers, and especially authors. I feel like Twitter is generally more open than Facebook and people are more willing to start conversations and relationships on Twitter.
Some of the authors that I have really been enjoying on Twitter are Alexandra Bracken, Sarah J. Maas, John Green, Victoria Schwab, and J.K. Rowling. No matter how busy they are, they find time to send out (hilarious) tweets and reply to their countless fans' tweets.
I have already found several friends on Twitter (shout out to Claire @ Cover to Cover) and I would love to continue to make more.
I loved participating in the Love A Thon live chat. It was probably my favorite part. So, I found a list from Stormy @ Blog. Book. Bake. that lists reoccurring Twitter chats about books and writing. She is going to continue adding chats as she finds them.
Con
Distraction
Whenever I am writing a post, working on homework, or trying to answer some emails, I always have my Twitter feed open in another tab. So, I can see whenever I have a new notification and all of that stuff. So, I end up innocently looking to see what the notification is all about, then I get caught up in what is trending, other bloggers' posts, and the endless conversations that are going on. Regardless of my naive intentions of just taking one minute to check my feed, I end up spending almost fifteen minutes every time. I might need to work on my self control...
I lost count of how many Twitter breaks I took while writing this post.
Whenever I am writing a post, working on homework, or trying to answer some emails, I always have my Twitter feed open in another tab. So, I can see whenever I have a new notification and all of that stuff. So, I end up innocently looking to see what the notification is all about, then I get caught up in what is trending, other bloggers' posts, and the endless conversations that are going on. Regardless of my naive intentions of just taking one minute to check my feed, I end up spending almost fifteen minutes every time. I might need to work on my self control...
I lost count of how many Twitter breaks I took while writing this post.
Pro
Distraction
On the other hand, Twitter is a good thing to use when taking breaks. It has been scientifically proven that taking short breaks while working for a long period of time will increase your productivity. Also, it helps me keep my sanity.
On the other hand, Twitter is a good thing to use when taking breaks. It has been scientifically proven that taking short breaks while working for a long period of time will increase your productivity. Also, it helps me keep my sanity.
Con
Lack of time
This goes along with my lack of self control when it comes to distractions. I end up spending way more time than I expected browsing tweets. This feeds my procrastination problem, and I end up never getting anything done.
This goes along with my lack of self control when it comes to distractions. I end up spending way more time than I expected browsing tweets. This feeds my procrastination problem, and I end up never getting anything done.
Pro
Seeing what else is happening in the world outside of the book blogging universe.
I am a news junkie. I always need to know what is going on in my town, state, country, and everywhere else in the world. I love hearing inspirational stories of hope and love, and the heartbreaking tales of sorrow and woe. I have found that Twitter is a great place to learn about and discuss current events and news. Everything from a debate about a dress to the latest political controversy. I love to see what is trending and what the rest of the world is talking about.
I am a news junkie. I always need to know what is going on in my town, state, country, and everywhere else in the world. I love hearing inspirational stories of hope and love, and the heartbreaking tales of sorrow and woe. I have found that Twitter is a great place to learn about and discuss current events and news. Everything from a debate about a dress to the latest political controversy. I love to see what is trending and what the rest of the world is talking about.
Con
Commitment
Twitter is probably the most demanding social media site, which is the main reason I avoided it for so long. In order to really be popular and create a following, you have to post at least once a day. This can be problematic for me, especially since I do not post on my blog every day. Sometimes, I just cannot think of anything to tweet.
Twitter is probably the most demanding social media site, which is the main reason I avoided it for so long. In order to really be popular and create a following, you have to post at least once a day. This can be problematic for me, especially since I do not post on my blog every day. Sometimes, I just cannot think of anything to tweet.
Pro
Freedom to be yourself.
I mentioned that I think Twitter is the most open social media site. This really applies to the ability to be yourself without being judged. Twitter is chaos, and everyone is welcome to add a little bit of their own craziness.
Now, Facebook seems so restricting to me. I feel like I need to be formal there, but I feel like I can post whatever is on my mind on Twitter.
I feel more welcome to be my true (crazy) self on Twitter.
Freedom to be yourself.
I mentioned that I think Twitter is the most open social media site. This really applies to the ability to be yourself without being judged. Twitter is chaos, and everyone is welcome to add a little bit of their own craziness.
Now, Facebook seems so restricting to me. I feel like I need to be formal there, but I feel like I can post whatever is on my mind on Twitter.
I feel more welcome to be my true (crazy) self on Twitter.
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What is your favorite part about Twitter? What do you not like about Twitter? Which social media site is your favorite?
