Speak Like U Tweet

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cak elaghh..
mentang2 akhir2 ney sedang asyik.a maen twitteran..!

Try virtual audiences as a sounding board for your ideas..!
"write like u speak..!"
a seasoned editor gave me this advice when i was studying journalism in college, it sticks with me to this day. He emphasized that a well written article should explain any topic as if you were having a conversation with a friend. While i still try to apply his writing mantra, today i've updated it to reflect what i try to do in Toastmasters combined with a new medium of communication : "Speak Like U Tweet."

As i transitioned from a print journalist to a new role that required public speaking, Toastmasters taught me how to get comfortable through repetition and regular practice with a virtual audience. Now, through social media, i can further hone my communication skills through repetition and regular practice with a virtual audience.

Social networks have become a part of daily life for most people. Facebook boasts a staggering 800 million users, Twitter hosts U.S. President Barack Obama and politicans of both parties, and the new Google+ might be the fastest growing social network in history. With this comes no shortage of opportunity to costumize social networks for learning about nearly any topic, including public speaking.

This may surprise people who view online networks as the opposite of interpersonal communication. But if u are smart about how you use social media, you can develop speaking strategies that translate beyond the podium.

I personally use Twitter, Facebook, Smaboy, Google+, YM and other social networks as a sounding board to see whether my topics, phrases or jokes resonate with an audience before i try them out in person. When i post on or browse social media sites, i consider questions related to Toastmasters and improving my communication skills, including :

  • what subjects are relevant to people right now..?
  • how can my wording sound conversational and not stilted..?
  • can i be more concise..?
  • who are the people who have gained a large following and what are their tactics..?
  • what posts from others are getting the most reaction and why..?
  • does my topic pique people's interest..?


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