Tweet Tweet

It seems like everyone is talking about and using Twitter these days, from celebrities to media outlets to regular citizens, even if the question I hear most often is “what’s the point?”  Yes, Twitter does seem suspiciously like Facebook’s status updates, but could it work as a networking tool like this National Post article suggests?  The article notes that “experts say this social networking trend can help you build your business and career,” but no proof is given that this is actually true.  I’ve done a little investigating, and I’m not willing to give up on Twitter just yet.

A New Way to Keep the Story Going

While working on an assignment for my Book Marketing and Sales class, I came across a pretty interesting and engaging use of blogging in the book publishing world.   Jennifer Cowan, author of the young adult novel Earthgirl, has created a blog with posts in the voice of the main character of Earthgirl, Sabine “Bean” Solomon.

sabinetheearthgirl.wordpress.com

I think this is a fantastic idea, for several reasons.  How often have you finished a book and thought, “I don’t want this story to end yet. I want to stay with this character for a little while longer!”? As an avid reader, I would love the opportunity to read additional content about, and especially from, a character that I enjoyed getting to know.