#SocialCafe 8.48 Chat Transcript

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Finishing Our Writing Project and Tools That Help Us #SocialCafe 8.48

Thanks, @DrivingMaul Just found this tweet of yours - so true. Then and now! Great advice and just had to share… https://t.co/fAHIRPzgZA
— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Tuesday #TwitterChat List #4 #SocialRoadTrip 9pm #custserv 9pm #WiningHourChat 9pm #SocialCafe 9pm… https://t.co/8Gx8e0APFB
— Danielle Mamagona ???(@PokeyLuWho)

Thank you, @PokeyLuWho ! Much appreciated! #SocialCafe #LinkedinChat https://t.co/EDNkDfndpV
— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Thank you, @PokeyLuWho ! Much appreciated! #SocialCafe #LinkedinChat https://t.co/KAcS969Lj4
— #LinkedInChat(@linkedinchats)

@SchellerAnna @AnniversaryCuf1 @PokeyLuWho There are so many good ones, but a lot of them are not convening this we… https://t.co/W9RDHq88AH
— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

RT @_TomGReid: @SchellerAnna @AnniversaryCuf1 @PokeyLuWho There are so many good ones, but a lot of them are not convening this week due to…
— Anna Scheller(@SchellerAnna)

Signing off for the night #Daretobe and #SocialCafe folks - y'all have a blessed holiday and I will see you next we… https://t.co/KFSlF8gX8w
— Kathryn Lang(@Kathrynclang)

Welcome to the #SocialCafe Chat at our weekly Tues 6pm PST / 9p EST slot https://t.co/zTxEpVHR1U
— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Our topic for this #SocialCafe : Finishing Our Writing Project and Tools That Help Us 8.48 #chattingNow
— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

#GettingToKnowYou question > What is your favorite Thanksgiving tradition (or what would it be if you were to choose one)?#SocialCafe
— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

And don’t forget - start getting those #ShamelessPlug tweets ready (see https://t.co/kLzI8ZjG81 ) > We will tweet them later in #SocialCafe
— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

2 Tips to Help Us Build and Grow: 1) Please follow each other on Twitter; and 2) Please retweet the questions with… https://t.co/7gUKpAXEu4
— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

Last week: Personal NaNoWriMo Goals and Tactics 8.47 https://t.co/VscYueFex8 #SocialCafe https://t.co/DTZd4L71GP
— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Tonight: Finishing Our Writing Project and Tools That Help Us 8.48 #SocialCafe
— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Chat questions (and more) for this #SocialCafe here: https://t.co/E9F8AXMfhf
— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Q1 First of all, what is your favorite type of writing (if you have one) - copywriting (ads), social posts (Twitter… https://t.co/5pSQObxAOa
— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Q1 (rephrase) What type of writing do you like the best? #SocialCafe
— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

A1 I would have to say my favorite type of writing are blog posts because I can write in-depth, research-based arti… https://t.co/OsmSwNobUs
— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Beautifying the transcript, would be soooo helpful if you retweet-without-comment for the questions & then regular… https://t.co/vYBE2nrDkN
— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

Q2 How do you know when a particular writing project (even a message to your best friend or mother-in-law) is consi… https://t.co/ThKqGoaZlx
— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Q2 (rephrase) How do you define when a writing project is done? #SocialCafe
— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

Sorry for tardy. Forgot I had to manyally refresh!Pumpkin pie. Hands down. (Forks up!) #SocialCafe https://t.co/9G8BEehg3R
— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

Need the #SocialCafe questions? Visit: https://t.co/iT5HTLL4sq
— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

A2 I follow a structured (i.e. outline) approach to writing so I require that I finish that structure first (left b… https://t.co/T5A9Vkb9Iq
— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

A1) Magazine articles and books. #SocialCafe
— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

RT @socialwebcafe: Q1 First of all, what is your favorite type of writing (if you have one) - copywriting (ads), social posts (Twitter), bl…
— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

RT @socialwebcafe: Q2 How do you know when a particular writing project (even a message to your best friend or mother-in-law) is considered…
— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

A2) When I have said all I want to say, and then go back and make it about 1/2 as long. #SocialCafe
— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

@_TomGReid Oh, no worries. Glad to have you here. And, again, thank you for covering #SocialCafe last week!I en… https://t.co/B6oROfK6sg
— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Q3 What techniques or process do you use to ensure that you complete your writing? Is there a template process? A… https://t.co/XLRNECpvFB
— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Q3 (rephrase) What process do you use for writing completion? #SocialCafe
— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

A3 I sometimes have a checklist or template but that feeds into the structure aspect. If it is a novel, I use a cus… https://t.co/AvMM1AEjbB
— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

RT @socialwebcafe: Q3 What techniques or process do you use to ensure that you complete your writing? Is there a template process? A chec…
— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

A3) I work to deadlines. Without a deadline I will edit forever. My file folders stuffed with material that has nev… https://t.co/r1F919vP1M
— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

Oh - I definitely understand that @_TomGReid !Yes, deadlines are usually the only way I finish blog posts ;) Th… https://t.co/y9v4okXece
— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Thanks @commun_it for helping us create #Twitter relationships https://t.co/mlgn0fi7Dl please RT #SocialCafe #ad
— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Q4 How do you edit or finalize your writing or is there like a stop gap or hail Mary catch that you have built into… https://t.co/NPBPAk2eYc
— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Q4 (rephrase) How do you handle last minute changes or edits that were unexpected? #SocialCafe
— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

Just joining us? Review the #SocialCafe chat questions @ https://t.co/iT5HTM2FR0
— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

A4 I wait a day or so and then read through the article with a fresh approach. I also paste it into Grammarly to en… https://t.co/0eTYUJJrDs
— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Q5 Speaking of editing, what is your editing process? Do you skip it, have someone else edit it, hope for the best… https://t.co/DnwyIYC2Rq
— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

RT @socialwebcafe: Q4 How do you edit or finalize your writing or is there like a stop gap or hail Mary catch that you have built into your…
— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

RT @socialwebcafe: Thanks @commun_it for helping us create #Twitter relationships https://t.co/mlgn0fi7Dl please RT #SocialCafe #ad
— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

Q5 (rephrase) How do you approach editing? #SocialCafe
— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

A5 When it comes to the novels, I would love to join a group where we help edit each others’ books and provide feed… https://t.co/emgBWDJf7O
— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

A4) I guess it's all deadline driven. My publisher will talk to me about length & do a proofread; I rarely accept t… https://t.co/bHX51wEiJ8
— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

RT @socialwebcafe: Q5 Speaking of editing, what is your editing process? Do you skip it, have someone else edit it, hope for the best, or…
— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

A5) My editing is just many read-throughs. The major book I hire professional editors. #SocialCafe
— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

Q6 What tools do you use to help in writing and/or editing? Is there software that helps? Something online?… https://t.co/TaTMzLytjf
— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

@_TomGReid Ah. You are a wise man!Yeah, I've been sad when I have seen chunks removed but then I have the "origin… https://t.co/ZBDnF7y6lO
— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Q6 (rephrase) What tools help you to get the job of writing done? #SocialCafe
— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

@_TomGReid If you were going to recommended tips to new authors on finding a publisher, what would you recommend @_TomGReid ?#SocialCafe
— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

A6 I use Scrivener and Grammarly. I also have some wonderful ebooks and audible books on writing and that helps get… https://t.co/54dklWNtrq
— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Q7 What other questions (or tips) do you have related to writing, editing, finalizing your content? #SocialCafe https://t.co/ZpTxuCjdfl
— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Q7 (rephrase) Any other questions (or tips) related to this topic? #SocialCafe
— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

A7 Let it flow. If being organized and using tools works the best for you, go with it. If sitting back and letting… https://t.co/0G0iDD61qP
— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

RT @socialwebcafe: Q6 What tools do you use to help in writing and/or editing? Is there software that helps? Something online? #SocialCaf…
— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

Q8 Ok, now it is time to brag about what you do well! Your #ShamelessPlug is ... #SocialCafe https://t.co/J9PRbZPxyp
— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Q8 (rephrase) Time for the #ShamelessPlug! #SocialCafe
— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

@socialwebcafe Trust no one. Sad to say, but it is the best advice I can give. You also have to be reconciled to th… https://t.co/PYdBmCg7q1
— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

A8 For my #ShamelessPlug it is .. #SocialCafe
— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

A6) I use the built in spell check in Word. I should try both Gammerly and Scrivener, but I never have. #SocialCafe
— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

RT @socialwebcafe: Q7 What other questions (or tips) do you have related to writing, editing, finalizing your content? #SocialCafe https://…
— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

Great advice, @_TomGReid ! Thank you.Yes, I have learned that over time. I wish I hadn't trusted so easily when… https://t.co/AxcpJH8wxW
— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

A7) Say what you have to say. If you can't make it shorter, pitch it as a two part story. Just be sure tht whtver y… https://t.co/3yJ8fEAVSn
— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

No plug - just be thankful for all you have wherever you are. Just because we are celebrating Thanksgiving in the U… https://t.co/t9TpXpANLt
— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

@_TomGReid Yes. There is so much to be thankful for all year round.Thank you, @_TomGReid for your wonderful advi… https://t.co/EWhqfdyoEQ
— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Thank u for joining us for our #SocialCafe Chat. Just wanted to let you know we appreciate u!
— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

RT @socialwebcafe: Tonight: Finishing Our Writing Project and Tools That Help Us 8.48 #SocialCafe
— Taylor wilson(@jwilson635)

RT @socialwebcafe: Q6 What tools do you use to help in writing and/or editing? Is there software that helps? Something online? #SocialCaf…
— Taylor wilson(@jwilson635)

IPSIA BIH ha creato una piccola libreria all'interno del #SocialCafè al campo #Bira. Vogliono ampliarla e cercano l… https://t.co/dyMVSmZYFt
— Rotta Balcanica Bosnia-Trieste(@NewsBalkanRoute)

RT @NewsBalkanRoute: IPSIA BIH ha creato una piccola libreria all'interno del #SocialCafè al campo #Bira. Vogliono ampliarla e cercano libr…
— Valentina Lejla Spreafico(@Valentina_Sprea)

RT @NewsBalkanRoute: IPSIA BIH ha creato una piccola libreria all'interno del #SocialCafè al campo #Bira. Vogliono ampliarla e cercano libr…
— Luigia Fioramonti(@LuigiaFio)

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