1. Share quotes on
Facebook, or other content.
In Facebook, when you see a post you like, there are three
options: like, comment, and share. “Like” allow you to click a button and tell
the person you appreciate their post.
“Comment” lets you say something to the poster about it. “Share” takes that post, and let s you post
it on your own “timeline,” the list of things you say and share. You can say something with it or not, as you
like. This extends the reach of the post
because it’s now seen by people not necessarily in the audience of the original
post.
2. Comment and
interact with posts on Facebook, Twitter, and the ShopNotes blog.
The “social” in “social media” means that it’s about
interaction. Gone are the days of the
static website, which was essentially just a poster on a wall or a magazine
that people could read, but not talk with.
Now, the conversation is expected.
3. Ask your Facebook
and Twitter followers to “like” the EWW page.
You’ve probably seen this done before, and it can be
anywhere from annoying to polite. I tend
to err on the side of “If you’re willing, please consider liking,” rather than
the ubiquitous “like my stuff” requests.
I find that has a better success rate.
4. Share tips on
writing or writing prompts that you like.
Twitter has a 160 character limit, so it disciplines you to
be brief; but if you just have to say something in more words then post to
Facebook.
5. A picture’s worth
a thousand words.
Share pictures you take of writing events, cool gadgets, or
things you see during your daily round.
We have a global audience. What
is “everyday and pedestrian” to you is exotic to someone living in a different
place and culture.
Above all, join the conversation! We’re writers and communicators by nature;
let’s have fun together!
