One thing frequently talked about among writers, especially at any con, is managing one’s social media presence. How do you get people to be interested in you?
And the regular answer is: take pictures of your pets. The internet will always get invested in your cats, dogs and other domesticated cuteness.
Here’s the problem. I don’t have any.
For the most part, that’s because I really can’t have any. I mean, YES, I could, but… my time is already heavily accounted for and managing my time wisely is a tough challenge. I can’t add “take care of another living” thing into that. It wouldn’t be fair to the pet. I think that’s important– if you don’t have the time or capacity to be a good Pet Parent, you shouldn’t be one.
But people love those pictures on their twitter-feed, though. Ah, well.
Instead, I just need to keep writing. And so many things to write! Seriously, I revamped my writing To-Do Lists a week or so ago, and it’s a lot. So I’ll get back to it.
Post pictures of other people’s pets? 😉 Kidding! Your time’s well spent writing (with a side of blogging, which of course is also writing), methinks.
#NotATwitterUser
Someone on Facebook suggested that as well. I think the Internet would see through Pinch-Petting. Especially since (from my observation), they want to be invested in YOUR pets.