Twitter had always been a closed book to me until a good friend told me ‘you must be mad! It is such a great way of people reading your work and getting a loyal following.., get your act together and start blogging and tweeting girl!’ 

 

So I did. It was something of a steep learning curve. I had not tweeted before because I did not really understand how it worked. Once you do, it is a writer’s playground. A great way to set out your store and market yourself…just so long as you don’t overdo it…

 

And I discovered that it so quickly and easily becomes quite addictive. That you encounter some of the wittiest, funniest people. That, equally you find the tenderest, most loving support network.

 

I post a comment. It is gently humorous. Within minutes, a brushfire occurs across the ether that encircles the entire world. I have one or perhaps numerous responses. Some make me smile, some make me thoughtful, some are actually laugh out loud funny. I find myself challenged by my peers to be witty, to make them smile in return, to lift their spirits as they have lifted mine. It is infectious. It is magical.

 

I post a comment about something that I find troubling. And this is what is even more astonishing; there is someone out there who responds, whether they know me or not. This person gives sound advice. Sage commentary. I find myself humbled by their generosity and their support.

 

And then there is the discipline of writing and posting something each day. It can be a lonely existence being a writer, so it is good to have some companionship and to get a response to your blog. 

 

So do you tweet or not? If you don’t then you should do. The camaraderie is infectious. The company is exhilarating. You make countless new friends. You learn something new each day. But you will learn just as much about yourself as you do about others. What’s not to like?