tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post2336017859474416294..comments2024-03-18T09:09:59.625-04:00Comments on Janet Reid, Literary Agent: How to find yourself blocked from my twitter feedJanet Reidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00615380335938685231noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-1809745613202192202014-12-23T23:51:56.850-05:002014-12-23T23:51:56.850-05:00That definitely explains why you blocked me four y...That definitely explains why you blocked me four years ago! However, considering I was fourteen at the time, I don't blame myself for having had a private account. Oh well.Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09454929893360353534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-80491433294368925902011-10-23T18:38:06.636-04:002011-10-23T18:38:06.636-04:00Peter, I hope Michael S does not growl a different...Peter, I hope Michael S does not growl a different tune. He's absolutely right that promoting yourself in every tweet is terribly annoying. And I have eight books for which I would like readers, and I find that people are more interested in reading my books when I chat with them than when I do the digital equivalent of standing on a street corner wearing a sandwich board shrieking at them.Heather Wardellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07266031957030063157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-7545038349742682872011-10-23T12:39:16.014-04:002011-10-23T12:39:16.014-04:00My biggest wish for Twitter is something akin to t...My biggest wish for Twitter is something akin to the "like" button. Gazillions of times I would like to acknowledge something as interesting while not doing a retweet or inserting myself into the conversation.Terri Coophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461583056862465783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-439788794347831862011-10-22T12:50:30.539-04:002011-10-22T12:50:30.539-04:00Michael S, when you write a book for which you'...Michael S, when you write a book for which you'd like a reader or two, or as a performer you are in a production that would benefit from audience butts on seats, you'll growl a different tune. Even famous and outstanding agents like Ms. Reid share with her blog's visitors the images of her clients' book covers and their ecstatic blurbs. http://bit.ly/nGGGQCPeter D. Shapirohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14222011128212060532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-82738109200050114212011-10-20T01:29:19.177-04:002011-10-20T01:29:19.177-04:00I had a person in my feed that did the whole "...I had a person in my feed that did the whole "promote book in every god damn tweet" thing. It drove me insane. He lasted like 2 days before I couldent take another blast about the book anymore and I removed him. <br />People who dont know how to use social networking sites drive me nuts. <br /><br />*Growl*Michael Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07960946331817526071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-16847120417481157552011-10-18T18:46:34.267-04:002011-10-18T18:46:34.267-04:00I appreciate that you used the f-bomb. It made my ...I appreciate that you used the f-bomb. It made my heart smile :)Lynn(e) Schmidthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13111991752818662608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-80127358272625061862011-10-18T16:15:34.256-04:002011-10-18T16:15:34.256-04:00I predict lots of new followers for @byseanferrell...I predict lots of new followers for @byseanferrell and @jeffreysomers...Robin Lemkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12254896327174187893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-49143407971700628432011-10-18T15:14:13.574-04:002011-10-18T15:14:13.574-04:00I know pub house keeping tips are a faux paus, but...I know pub house keeping tips are a faux paus, but who else am I going to ask about getting blood and sour mix out of sharkskin?jessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16489502078962823639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-89648386504630995272011-10-18T13:05:47.085-04:002011-10-18T13:05:47.085-04:00Marsha-- You're so right! I tried to follow Ia...Marsha-- You're so right! I tried to follow Ian because he's pretty and sweet, but he's not so entertaining when it comes to the tweets. Adam Levine is another story, though-- it's so much fun to read what goes on in his head. Plus he looks like my bf (who doesn't have a twitter) so I feel like the stalking is justified.Empress Awesomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07712340272157084662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-24445933420737216352011-10-18T12:51:13.030-04:002011-10-18T12:51:13.030-04:00LOL. Sometimes this blog is the only thing that g...LOL. Sometimes this blog is the only thing that gets me through the morning. And a huge pot of coffee.<br /><br />I'm trying to be more consistent with Twitter but I'm sure I miss a lot of great conversations. I like to follow industry people who are funny, smart, and maybe a little sarcastic. <br /><br />Which doesn't really include Ian Somerhalder but he gets a pass 'cause he's pretty.Marsha Sigmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11095210839900479297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-88831683454729982002011-10-18T12:38:23.702-04:002011-10-18T12:38:23.702-04:00*snort* Had to double check that I didn't make...*snort* Had to double check that I didn't make that particular boo-boo. HA! It wasn't me . . . this time. :-)MAGollahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06740642718595310949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-11998724581485803232011-10-18T12:07:44.327-04:002011-10-18T12:07:44.327-04:00Who's Janet Reed?Who's Janet Reed?Janet Reidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00615380335938685231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-1832966478807160702011-10-18T12:06:24.124-04:002011-10-18T12:06:24.124-04:00Anita, I think replies are what makes Twitter fun....Anita, I think replies are what makes Twitter fun. I have crowdsourced fact checking a novel and asked for help on a myriad of other issues. <br /><br />I'm glad to talk to people. I just don't want to talk about their queries, or what I'm looking for "housekeeping" kinds of things.<br /><br />And "being weird" doesn't get you blocked. I may not reply, but I'm not going to block you.<br /><br />Blocking is for people that I just don't want to deal with...evah.Janet Reidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00615380335938685231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-42972064515576095552011-10-18T11:50:46.334-04:002011-10-18T11:50:46.334-04:00Note to self... DO NOT piss off Janet Reed!Note to self... <b>DO NOT piss off Janet Reed!</b>Martyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13048847365398559366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-39301702570133654222011-10-18T11:48:49.601-04:002011-10-18T11:48:49.601-04:00This is my question: When a literary agent tweets ...This is my question: When a literary agent tweets something, is it considered weird of me to reply? Sometimes I have something I want to add to the conversation, but I don't know if the agent will think I'm nuts if I reply. Like, "Who do you think you are, replying to the likes of me?"<br /><br />word verification: oilyhos (Hah!)Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06333494452915600562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-71539096867909636422011-10-18T11:38:04.719-04:002011-10-18T11:38:04.719-04:00Sharon - I'm with you on this. I've recent...Sharon - I'm with you on this. I've recently removed a couple of biggish name authors because frankly I was sick of hearing them complain. At least TRY to find something happy in your day.<br /><br />And yes, I'm aware of the irony of this post. So I'll take my own advice. "Today was a beautiful day!"Lorendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17874101070837077093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-45068797027353916882011-10-18T11:36:51.585-04:002011-10-18T11:36:51.585-04:00I hate the political tweets. I hate them on all so...I hate the political tweets. I hate them on all social networks. <br /><br />And I'm not too fond of the private messaging either. I have an e-mail address. I have a blog with an open comment thread that welcomes anonymous comments, too. I honestly don't have time for pm's. Last week I had a pm from twitter that turned out to be a virus. I didn't click it; I know better. But I'm sure plenty did and it cost them a small fortune.ryan fieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13361694356025572544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-77453477203951966152011-10-18T10:59:51.506-04:002011-10-18T10:59:51.506-04:00I confess to a version of Offense #3 which may be ...I confess to a version of Offense #3 which may be why I am a recent blockee, i.e., noting in a Reply the availability on Amazon & BN.com of Ghosts on the Red Line, a new ghost & suspense novel about visitations on Boston's major subway line. On the other hand, let's face it, everyone has an angle, even grumpy literary agents. Note for example the list of clients' works displayed to the right of this blog.<br /><br />It is my impression that Ms. Reid is passionate about her profession, her writers, and books. She is generous with her time & insights and is entitled to block anyone she wants from her own Twitter feed, even though on occasion she might have found his reply comments to be of middling interest.Peter D. Shapirohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14222011128212060532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-40066439410156970562011-10-18T10:21:00.110-04:002011-10-18T10:21:00.110-04:00I dislike it, too, when someone follows me, but ha...I dislike it, too, when someone follows me, but has a private profile. I block them, because it's creepy.<br /><br />Though I deal with it less often than you do, there's a certain type of promotion that bugs me. When it's just a blanket "buy my [book etc]" tweet, I get annoyed. If it's a clever tweet, I'm more inclined to look. <br /><br />Anyway, I liked this post.Ali Trottahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08786367680085861585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-15979852894411829502011-10-18T10:17:47.278-04:002011-10-18T10:17:47.278-04:00Thanks for the tips, Janet. Though I don't thi...Thanks for the tips, Janet. Though I don't think I'm likely to commit any of these Twitter mistakes, I appreciate any and all tips on using Twitter effectively.Colin Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03292997431935215499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-41625679859614012582011-10-18T10:09:11.145-04:002011-10-18T10:09:11.145-04:00Now watch everyone start chatting it up with your ...Now watch everyone start chatting it up with your clients.<br /><br />I, on the other hand, will chat it up with YOUR Twitter BFFs while I'm watching educational shark shows. That will really show you I care.Empress Awesomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07712340272157084662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-9716161462970901012011-10-18T10:00:42.273-04:002011-10-18T10:00:42.273-04:00It's not rocket science. Be polite, profession...It's not rocket science. Be polite, professional & don't tweet drunk. The trick is to do more for others than you do for yourself. The online world is smaller than we think. Get noticed for the right reasons. What the hell's happened to common sense & respect? I have a wonderful story to share about twitter, but it's not official yet. Play nice & you'll be noticed.Simon Hayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09384384882217609761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-49717815527661753912011-10-18T09:58:53.258-04:002011-10-18T09:58:53.258-04:00Constant political tweets complaining about this a...Constant political tweets complaining about this and that will get you blocked on my feed. I don't care what political party you're from, I'm not on Twitter for that and it makes me uncomfortable.Sharon Cullenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01538101536541882031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-33217535393410820172011-10-18T09:51:31.743-04:002011-10-18T09:51:31.743-04:00oh, yes, #5. That happens to me, too. I haven'...oh, yes, #5. That happens to me, too. I haven't blocked anyone because of it, but I don't reply to them, either.<br /><br />In a way it's nice to know people want to include you in a conversation. But in a way it's also really creepy/annoying...<br /><br />I also don't get the point of locking your tweets. If what you're saying is SO secret, get off the f*cking Internet and write it in a journal.Lydia Sharphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15328254761920829040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-80023743753343295822011-10-18T09:50:47.519-04:002011-10-18T09:50:47.519-04:00I also knock people off who post too often. Some t...I also knock people off who post too often. Some tweet constantly and clog up the stream! I almost never reject someone who posts only rarely.Carol Sallerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10418583796440779288noreply@blogger.com