Hi @twitter friends,

How do you use Twitter and social media? As a commercial writer, let me share how I use it (personally, versus professionally).

I believe social media is a creativity engine, a way to share and spark ideas.

First of all, I rarely answer the literal question “what are you doing?”.  Instead, I try and share information I find useful and think you’ll find entertaining, educational, informative, or thought-provoking.

I tend to follow people who share a similar philosophy.

In alphabetical order, here are the top 10 topics you’ll probably find in my Twitter stream. If we share interests, I would honored for your “follow”.

Environmental Issues – downtown revitalization, smart development, transportation, and everyday environmental choices by individuals and cities

Food/Farm Issues – interests me as co-owner of a neighborhood grocery store (@GeorgeBowers) 

Historic Home Restoration – we are in the slow, yet rewarding, process of doing just that

Microfinance – I’m honored to be part of SPARC-PLUG, a local mico-lending program for economic development; it’s been a critical component to our small business

Real Estate – from architecture and design, to notions of history, community, to real estate as a financial investment…

Social Media – because the evolution of social media tools and use are fascinating … not to mention a cornerstone of business.

@Staunton, Virginia – because I love the walkable, creative, and historic town where I live…

Technology & Society – how are we using technology? How can technology bring about positive changes?

Urbanism -  I am interested in urbanism from design, environmental, and social prospectives…

“Urban Escapee” Themes – wondering if you could live outside the big city? I wondered that, too. Turns out it’s becoming easier and easier…

What are your “Top 10 Topics”? Send me an @reply or DM. I’d love to know.

To our shared creativity,

Katie

@KatieMcCaskey