The Science of Better Tweeting

How To Write Better Tweets

Lisa Barone, Co-Founder and Chief Branding Officer at Outspoken Media, Inc., has a very helpful blog post with tips for more effective tweeting. Much of it is aimed at business-oriented users, but most of the information is also useful for journalists. Click link above for the full post.

  • Think before you tweet
  • Own your account
  • Learn to tease
  • Watch your grammar
  • Be personal
  • but not too personal
  • Use appropriate hashtags (or make up your own)
  • Leave room for retweets
  • Check your links
  • Edit your tweets

Here's another good Twitter tip post (let me know of others and I'll add):

How To Write The Perfect Tweet