Even these obnoxious music snobs agree:

The best thing you can do if you are just starting out with a service like Twitter is to sign up and start using it. You’ll be able to figure things out very quickly. It’s so simple, in fact, that you might feel like a how-to guide is unnecessary. That’s how I felt, until I stumbled upon Mashable’s Twitter Guide Book — this is a great compilation of articles that can help you get the most out of Twitter. The articles range from the simple — “What is a #hashtag?”, to more in-depth — “How can I build my personal brand?” Even if you think you get everything there is to know about Twitter, this resource guide is worth a look.

More Author Resources

Here are a few good lists of authors on Twitter:

Literary Tweets: 100+ of the Best Authors on Twitter

Nonfiction Tweets: 70+ Authors to Follow on Twitter

Felicia Day’s Twitter Author List

Some of the authors I follow @52projects:

@kevinsampsell
@larrysmith
@jenniferperkins
@jamiattenberg
@hollylecraw
@sisterdiane
@kwohlrob
@craftychica
@craftivista

Author Resources