Top 10 Ways Authors Can Use Twitter

"Twitter is a great tool for building an author platform and promoting books. Here are some of the top ways authors can benefit from Twittering ..."

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"1. Help others by sharing information, while you gain a reputation as an expert. Nonfiction authors can post links to helpful articles, recommend resources, and teach mini-lessons. Novelists can talk about their genre. Children's authors can promote literacy, share information about the benefits of reading for children and young adults, and offer tips on how to select age-appropriate reading material."