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Social Media for Writers: The Pros and Cons of X
Looking at the pros and cons of using X for writers
Social media is an important tool for many professional industries. One industry that can see a significant benefit to participating on social media platforms is that of writing. Writers can keep up with industry news, find new opportunities to submit work, and most importantly, they can use these platforms to promote their work.
One of the social media platforms that can help writers with their careers is X (formerly Twitter). Although this social media platform has been a victim of recent politics, there are still pockets of the platform where writers of all types can work to be a part of to greater visibility and connection.
Is There a Vibrant Writing Community on X?
As with all social media platforms, there is an ebb and flow to what you can find on it at any given moment. And X has had its moments with the writing community. There has always been a steady presence of writers on the platform. I’ve been on X since 2008 and have always been able to find fellow writers at all stage of their careers, from weekend short story writers to best-selling indie and traditional authors.
With a wide range of changes that have happened, you sometimes have to tread lightly. For instance, you…
