tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259996583033460189.post2253264850239781628..comments2023-05-04T07:52:18.188-04:00Comments on loriamay.blogspot.com: e-connecting with the worldLori A. Mayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12297958916389422369noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259996583033460189.post-24936871809823603912009-07-04T01:17:22.556-04:002009-07-04T01:17:22.556-04:00Hi Cynthia, thanks for stopping by!
You seem to h...Hi Cynthia, thanks for stopping by!<br /><br />You seem to have found some great uses for facebook and made it work for you. That’s great. <br /><br />I do exactly what you mention, regarding twitter. I find where I last left off and then catch up from there. And, no, while there’s no email to alert me to when I have been commented on, I do like the @ feature on the side panel where you can click to see where you were mentioned. I find that works and I check that daily to see if I have been RT’d or linked to. So far that seems to work, unless someone mentions my website url and not my twitter name. Then I have no clue!<br /><br />Thanks again for stopping in. I’m glad you enjoy the blog! Next Monday I am blogging about shewrites.com, so hopefully you come back for that.<br /><br />Happy writing!Lori A. Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12297958916389422369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259996583033460189.post-2398327680308036882009-07-03T14:36:16.007-04:002009-07-03T14:36:16.007-04:00I've been on facebook since January of 2008 wh...I've been on facebook since January of 2008 when Sirenland Writers Conference encouraged us to join. It's a great way of keeping in touch with people I met during the conference. Also a great way to keep up with friends. <br /><br />I joined Networked Blogs through Facebook too, which is a great way to let friends on facebook know a new post is up. <br /><br />I just recently started tweeting and at first it felt very sterile as opposed to facebook. And You have to exert a lot more effort with twitter to stay up to date. You don't get an email when someone has tweeted to or about you. <br /><br />I do agree that with time and effort twitter has become an invaluable resource for articles on writing. You almost have to read it like a circular feed--going back until you pick up where you last left off.<br /><br />I've enjoyed reading your blogposts, and btw I found your blog through She Writes!cynthia newberry martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04088261237123157140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259996583033460189.post-42166637167431842032009-06-28T10:53:37.686-04:002009-06-28T10:53:37.686-04:00Thanks for the insight Lori. I checked out Laura C...Thanks for the insight Lori. I checked out Laura Caldwell's FB page. Great page, and she's in my hood in Chicago!Lisa Katzenbergerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03541571187216239983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259996583033460189.post-79795558458092096632009-06-26T16:35:32.556-04:002009-06-26T16:35:32.556-04:00Yep, you too, I see. Guess we're Twitterized n...Yep, you too, I see. Guess we're Twitterized now!Frank Marcopoloshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14434560672740630201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259996583033460189.post-19951974814742310812009-06-26T14:23:24.395-04:002009-06-26T14:23:24.395-04:00Hi Frank,
Thanks for coming by. That absolutely m...Hi Frank,<br /><br />Thanks for coming by. That absolutely makes sense. Twitter is amazing for receiving little blasts of publishing/literary news, often with links. I find it’s like my own personalized search engine – without the searching. I love that the news comes right to me based on what I decide to follow. <br /><br />I think you’ve figured out how to make twitter work for you!Lori A. Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12297958916389422369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259996583033460189.post-10360756149259102912009-06-26T13:52:47.947-04:002009-06-26T13:52:47.947-04:00Hi Lori, It took me a while to figure out how to u...Hi Lori, It took me a while to figure out how to use Twitter effectively, but now that I know, it's great. I basically use it to be an information feeder to me on all things literary. So I don't really interact much with people on there, but it acts as a kind of filter for me, if that makes sense.Frank Marcopoloshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14434560672740630201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259996583033460189.post-21785339728903825292009-06-26T12:50:26.747-04:002009-06-26T12:50:26.747-04:00Lori - Great to meet you! Thanks for your kind com...Lori - Great to meet you! Thanks for your kind comments on my "Voice" blog post. Sending smiles ... so glad you are on Twitter! Let you voice be heard! @authenticstyle<br /><br />:)Wendy Christensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09098191782293764634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259996583033460189.post-588671174446043992009-06-26T02:20:45.732-04:002009-06-26T02:20:45.732-04:00Hi Lisa, thanks for stopping in. Love your twitter...Hi Lisa, thanks for stopping in. Love your twitter posts @FictionCity, by the way.<br /><br />We agree twitter is awesome and so user friendly. And while I occasionally visit other profiles and fan pages on Facebook and MySpace, I don’t have an account for myself. I think for those who have them built up, they are great resources. The links I provided in my post are examples of authors who make them work. Laura Caldwell has a great FB page here: http://www.facebook.com/caldwelllaura and Sarah Mlynowski has a great MySpace page here: http://www.myspace.com/sarahmlynowski. Both authors rock by the way!<br /><br />For me, I have to limit how much online socialization I do and for now I think I have adequate presence with the website, blog, twitter, and random book club appearances. As much as I’d love to use FB, it seems a little more time consuming and with a few wips on the go and a new book coming out… time is precious. However, in time I may find my way over there. <br /><br />To answer your question, based on my experience, it’s up to you to control how personal you get or if you keep things strictly business. Your fans may post more personal comments and links, but they’re your fans and you want them there! So, it just means finding balance somehow. Best of luck with the FB page!<br /><br />Thanks again for stopping by. You’ve got a great blog, too!Lori A. Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12297958916389422369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259996583033460189.post-33504274705631543652009-06-25T16:59:09.510-04:002009-06-25T16:59:09.510-04:00Hi Lori,
I agree with you about twitter, it's...Hi Lori,<br /><br />I agree with you about twitter, it's chock full of writing info. I can't believe the online friends and connections I've made so quickly. It makes writing at home alone not so lonely. <br /><br />I'm still experimenting with how to use Facebook to connect with writers. I recently created a Fiction City "fan" page to be my professional profile, so I can keep silly photos and notes about weekend plans private just with close friends. I don't think I've got it quite figured out, and would love to know how you and other writers use Facebook to connect. Do you just friend everyone or has anyone managed to keep personal and work life separate on Facebook?<br /><br />Love the blog!<br />Lisa<br />@FictionCityLisa Katzenbergerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03541571187216239983noreply@blogger.com