How to Use Twitter for Maximum Growth as a Writer

A 7-step guide to making the most of the social media platform with infinite possibilities

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If you’re a writer on Medium, linking your Twitter to your profile could unlock a universe of infinite possibilities.

First of all, if you link your Twitter profile to Medium, you’ll be tagged on Twitter each time someone shares your article to Twitter. That way, if the Tweet goes viral or people like your article, they’ll know where to find you on Twitter. That someone liked your article enough to share it on Twitter is a wonderful feeling — one you’d miss out on if you never linked your Twitter with your Medium. This is also a great opportunity to grow your following on both platforms.

An example of how you get tagged when people who don’t even follow you share your Medium article (Screenshot by the author)

Aside from that, if you write an article about a celebrity, your favorite author, or brand, it’s a great way to grab their attention by sharing the article on Twitter and tagging them. If they Retweet it, your article will definitely get a lot of views.

If you are relatively new on the platform, it can get a little confusing how to design your profile, what to post, what frequency of…