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Some decent tips for writers using Twitter -- especially for people who are new to it or not getting results. Tips cover the gamut from adding and managing followers to working around a common error message to punching up your Twitter page design. There are also several more tips for better Tweets.

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Great tips! I've been a Twitter lurker for a while and am just now trying to build a following -- not as easy as I thought it would be. Haha! Slowly but surely, I will get there. :) @ke2ls1i

Kelli wrote: "Great tips! I've been a Twitter lurker for a while and am just now trying to build a following -- not as easy as I thought it would be. Haha! Slowly but surely, I will get there. :) @ke2ls1i"

Hi Kelli,

To save some time and aggravation, you might want to pick a book on Twitter. (They're always out of date, but include the basics for getting going. I borrowed a couple from the local library. Also, my site has more tips for getting started.) Go get'em!

Kelli wrote: "Great tips! I've been a Twitter lurker for a while and am just now trying to build a following -- not as easy as I thought it would be. Haha! Slowly but surely, I will get there. :) @ke2ls1i"

Hi Kelli, I usually find that if you follow people who have similar interests as you, then they're likely to follow you back. Also, there are some people who advertise 'follow back' in their profile snippet. Hope that helps.

Randy wrote: "To save some time and aggravation, you might want to pick a book on Twitter. "

A great excuse to visit my library again. By the way, I just added your site to my feed reader. :)

Elaine wrote: "I usually find that if you follow people who have similar interests as you, then they're likely to follow you back..."

Great idea. I just need to remember to be patient and give enough time for a follow back. Patience is not strong with this one. Ha!