Comments on: Social Media Throwdown: Facebook Groups

By: WITS Throwdown: Social Media to the 5th Power - Writers In The Storm

WITS Throwdown: Social Media to the 5th Power - Writers In The Storm — Sun, 27 Jan 2019 09:45:44 +0000

[…] the last to chime in on the throwdown. In case you missed the others, here's Fae's, Julie's, and Jenny's We didn't mean to do them in order from 'hate it' to all yay, but that's how it worked […]

By: Top Picks Thursday! For Writers & Readers 01-17-2019 | The Author Chronicles

Thu, 17 Jan 2019 18:58:25 +0000

[…] With social media pointers, Judith Briles discusses how to make the most of your email signature, and Julie Glover gives the scoop on Facebook groups. […]

By: Putting the "Social" in Social Media | Writers In The Storm

Putting the "Social" in Social Media | Writers In The Storm — Wed, 16 Jan 2019 16:29:45 +0000

[…] had two posts in this throwdown already. One from Fae, who pretty much detests it. One from Julie, who has found the one place in social media that doesn't give her hives makes her […]

By: Fae Rowen

Fae Rowen — Wed, 16 Jan 2019 16:13:49 +0000

This sounds like an interesting idea, one that I tried doing by making a "members only" section at my website. I'll bet the FB version is a lot easier.

By: Ann G.

Ann G. — Mon, 14 Jan 2019 21:19:25 +0000

I found Facebook groups to be wonderful. For example, we joined a group of Old English Sheepdog owners. That group has over 17,000 people around the world who are crazy about Old English Sheepdogs! It's led to some real friendships over time. My husband has Parkinson's disease, and we joined a Facebook support group for people with PD and their caregivers. What a great, and safe, place to ask and offer advice, caring, and support. Writer groups vary a lot in the number of members and their usefulness, but I've met my editor through a group, met a FB connection in person at a writer's conference, offered and received assistance and encouragement, not to mention learning about all the fabulous books out there. Thanks for a great post.

By: dholcomb1

dholcomb1 — Mon, 14 Jan 2019 18:29:25 +0000

But now everyone is jumping on the group bandwagon and they're starting to get out of control.

denise

By: jagrout

jagrout — Mon, 14 Jan 2019 02:28:46 +0000

In reply to Robb Doucette. Judith: It is great to hear from you and thank you so much for the referral! We don't have a workshop planned though I am working on some one-two hour video based trainings. I'll post more info on that as I have it though! Mr. Doucette: Here is the reply from one of the instructors, Jessica Hedges. I will update you if/when I get additional details.. .

By: Julie Glover

Julie Glover — Mon, 14 Jan 2019 00:56:14 +0000

In reply to Sylvia. What a great idea! Definitely a good use of FB groups. Thanks, Sylvia!

By: Sylvia

Sylvia — Sun, 13 Jan 2019 12:38:15 +0000

Groups are also useful for research. I am writing historical fiction and belong to several local history groups. I just scan the email to see if I am interested in something or search the group if I want a particular subject.

By: Julie Glover

Julie Glover — Sat, 12 Jan 2019 17:18:11 +0000

In reply to Jane. Honestly, Jane, I haven't really thought through the legal implications, excepting that, yeah, they could shut down any group I administer at any time. But that's true of any social media profile as well. As far as managing the groups, you can opt out of notifications for a while, and I do review them and back out of ones I haven't participated in for a while. I just make this a regular process every few months to look at my groups and remove myself from any I no longer want to be a part of. What's doable for each person, of course, is up to them. Thanks for commenting!