Why am I on Twitter?
The editor of the book I’m writing said it would be a good idea to have an account up and running well before publication. So I could say “I have grudgingly agreed to use Twitter as a means of letting people know about my book.”
Except let’s face it — I like social media. I like blogging and I like Facebook. I even like Google+! So I think I’m going to like Twitter, too. Only an excuse was needed.
What does Twitter have to offer that other platforms don’t? It’s very simple — on Twitter, I can ask Manny Machado about his already-legendary fake-to-first-trap-the-runner-off-third play in a crucial game against the Rays last October — and he answers!
" @JSEllenberg once the ball hit my hand!"—
Baltimore Orioles (@Orioles) January 19, 2013
I’m glad you’re on twitter!