I’ve been talking with quite a few actors lately about their current use of social media to see what they’re doing, what’s working, etc.
Inevitably, whenever I get around to asking them about twitter, I get this deer in the headlights look. The most common response is “yeah, I’ve heard of it, but I don’t really know what it’s about.”
I was more of a TV kind of kid growing up. Reading took too long. (sorry @levarburton) So I wanted to share this great video from the people at Common Craft that lays out the basics of twitter in an easy to understand way. Bear in mind that this was shot in March of 2008 and – as with anything online – the application of how people are using twitter has changed somewhat – but the basics of what the @ is twitter are answered here.
Signing up for a twitter account is easy. I’ve put together this quick video with step-by-step instructions on signing up.
I hope you’ve decided to sign up for a twitter account. It really is one of the easiest and most fun ways to start conversations with people outside your current circle of friends. Below are some actors who are on twitter and using it effectively. This is by NO means exhaustive.
@greggrunberg, @breagrant, @dhlawrencexvii, @caseymckinnon @feliciaday
Just start searching for and following people on twitter. Start listening to what conversations are going on, and when you’re ready – introduce yourself (see this video from @garyvee – it’s just a handshake) In the next post we’ll cover some of the lingo you will undoubtedly encounter on Twitter.
I’m at @sethcaskey. Let me know if this was helpful. I’d love to start a conversation with you.
Seth
What the @ is twitter is a multi-part series introducing actors to the world of twitter.
