twitchhiker

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In 2009 I travelled the world relying on the goodwill of Twitter. Book available via Amazon. New book in 2012 - Tales from the Edge of America. Say hello!

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Listorious Interview

Is there someone you want to follow you who doesn't already? If so, who?

Not really - that's not how it works, is it? Followers aren't badges to wear and it's not a numbers game.

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How do you make your tweets unique?

I try and be interesting and honest. It's fun to experiment, too - I'm enjoying using @AudioBoo to squirt audio into Twitter.

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What are six things you could never do without?

Family, friends, sleep, NYC, the internet... and Twitter.

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Terms you wish would start trending on Twitter right now?

#freepizza #worldpeace #fireflyseason2 #charitywater #monkeytennis

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What are some words or phrases you refuse to shorten for brevity?

I don't shorten any. If I can't write it correctly in 140 characters, I rewrite it. That's my former life as a copywriter haunting me.

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What are some big Twitter faux pas?

Using Twitter to broadcast. Newspapers especially could build loyalty if they interacted with followers, instead of regurgitating headlines.

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140 characters of advice for a new user?

Don't be shy. Roll your sleeves up and get stuck in. Follow people, ask questions, have an opinion. Share yourself, be honest, have fun.

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What's your favorite Twitter app?

Tweetdeck on the desktop, Tweetie on the iPhone. Other apps have more bells and whistles, but I like simple.

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How do you use Twitter in your professional life?

As a writer, it's my support network, my inspiration, my source of information, my water cooler - it's my social network.

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What's your best tweet?

Not sure I have one. When I travelled around the world using Twitter , I guess it was the tweet that convinced the next person to help me.

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What inspires you to tweet?

Anything and everything - sometimes tweeting is purely cathartic, other times it's a desire to share.

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Who do you wish had a Twitter feed but doesn't?

Douglas Adams. He would have adored Twitter.

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Has Twitter changed your life? If yes, how?

Without a doubt. Twitchhiker was the adventure of a lifetime. Twitter touches on every aspect of my life - at home, at work, when I travel.

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Why'd you start tweeting?

I always like to try new things early and at least once, and Twitter doesn't make complete sense without trying it, so...

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