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Writing Project: 25 Words of Social Media Wisdom

July 28, 2009 by Liz 63 Comments


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The Living Web

We’ve done this before … Inspired each other with our thoughts — each expressed in 25 words.

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It starts with ideas
clicking keys, words in text,
audio, images, and video
connecting like minds.
Then we find
we’re connecting
online and offline communities.

Would you add 25 words of your own?

The 25 Words of Social Media Wisdom Project

Will you accept my invitation to put 25 words of Social Media advice or wisdom into a blog post? Here’s how you might go about it.

  1. Look for some social media thing you see too much or too little of.
  2. Write a sentence about it.
  3. Count the words you have written.
  4. Edit the sentence until you have 25 words exactly. Notice how your idea changes as you edit and how your feelings change with each rewrite.
  5. Add a picture if you can.
  6. Post your 25 words on your blog by July 31st.
  7. Link back to this post or leave a link to your post in the comments section. I don’t want to miss yours when I compile all of them.

It will be my challenge to a creative way to connect all of the ideas together. In a giant “25 words of Social Media Wisdom” blog post, featuring what you wrote.

Are you in? Surely you have 25 words to spare for this one.

You might remember that we’ve done this before …
25 Words of Work / Life Wisdom
25 Words that Connect Us

–ME “Liz” Strauss
Work with Liz!!

Get your best voice in the conversation.

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Comments

  1. Stacy Lukas (@damnredhead) says

    July 28, 2009 at 7:36 PM

    This sounds like a lot of fun. Count me in!

    Reply
  2. Suzanna Stinnett says

    July 28, 2009 at 10:04 PM

    Here ya go! Lovely project.
    http://cloudalchemy.blogspot.com/2009/07/25-words-toward-wiser-web.html

    Hugs,
    Suzanna

    Reply
    • ME Liz Strauss says

      July 29, 2009 at 8:13 PM

      Suzanna!
      I read it! Bravo and Brilliant!

      Reply
  3. Tre ~ says

    July 29, 2009 at 2:04 AM

    golly woman you know how to get a yes outa me cuz you gave me the value up front and the how to and held my hand doin so thanks muchly. will give it a go and let ya know. 🙂

    Reply
    • ME Liz Strauss says

      July 29, 2009 at 8:13 PM

      Tre~
      You’ll know the real value when you do it! It’s so amazing to see how our thoughts change and grow when we care about every single word. Can’t wait to see what you come up with!

      Reply
  4. Karin H says

    July 29, 2009 at 6:15 AM

    Hi Liz

    Of course “I follow” 😉
    (Never sure if the trackbacks work, so here’s my contribution)

    Reply
    • ME Liz Strauss says

      July 29, 2009 at 8:12 PM

      I know Karin,
      These days I don’t feel so sure that any links get back to where they should. The web doesn’t feel as connected anymore. heh heh

      Reply
  5. Julie says

    July 29, 2009 at 12:42 PM

    Hi Liz, Just in case the trackback doesn’t work, here’s mine:

    http://blog.designwritecommunications.com/2009/07/pondering-social-media-in-25-words.html

    Reply
    • ME Liz Strauss says

      July 29, 2009 at 8:10 PM

      Julie!
      Delighted you’re participating!!

      Reply
  6. MaryS says

    July 29, 2009 at 1:11 PM

    Yeah, I’m with Karin, not sure of my trackback skills — here’s my 25:

    http://www.reimaginework.com/2009/07/28/social-media-its-relating-people/

    (Hi Suzanna!)

    Reply
    • ME Liz Strauss says

      July 29, 2009 at 8:09 PM

      Thanks, MaryS, Brilliant!!

      Reply
  7. Liz Hover says

    July 29, 2009 at 2:21 PM

    Ah my namesake! This is such a wonderful and creative idea. I’m so pleased to be able to contribute: http://www.lizhover.com/2009/07/25-words-of-social-media-wisdom/

    Reply
  8. Marianne Thomas says

    July 29, 2009 at 10:27 PM

    Liz, I haven’t been by to visit your blog for a while; I was so pleased to see this invite for ideas.

    Here’s my $0.02:

    http://www.writer-mommy.com/2009/07/mere-words-empowered-25-words-of-social.html

    Thanks so much for the chance to share here. Best to you!

    Reply
  9. Tim Tracey says

    July 30, 2009 at 7:14 AM

    Liz –

    Good idea – here is my 25 word submission… Errr … make that submissions.

    http://yougottacall.blogspot.com/

    – – Tim

    Reply
  10. Ike says

    July 30, 2009 at 8:25 AM

    How to be successful on Twitter: Be human. Be humane. Be yourself. Be interesting. Be brief. Share. Laugh. Listen. Learn. Repeat. That’s all you need.

    Reply
  11. Andi says

    July 30, 2009 at 8:46 AM

    Great topic, lots of interesting flavors. Here is mine: http://budurl.com/23mr

    Reply
  12. AppFail says

    July 30, 2009 at 8:48 AM

    My 25 words about social media

    http://www.appfail.com/read/166/25-words-about-social-media/

    Reply
  13. Summer Huggins says

    July 30, 2009 at 9:06 AM

    What a great writing challenge to complete over my morning coffee!

    “When miles don’t matter, ideas are shared, problems solved; when people you might never meet cross your path, that’s when it is worth every second.”

    Reply
  14. Tracy Fox says

    July 30, 2009 at 10:47 AM

    My 25 words of wisdom: http://tinyurl.com/TLF25-words

    Reply
  15. Stacy Lukas (@damnredhead) says

    July 30, 2009 at 11:45 AM

    I linked back to you but it doesn’t show a trackback. So here ya go: my 20 Words of Social Media Wisdom, with bonus Muppet goodness. 🙂

    Reply
  16. Stacy Lukas (@damnredhead) says

    July 30, 2009 at 11:46 AM

    OOPS! How’s that for at typo? There are indeed 25 words, not 20. Not sure how that happened other than I need to proof my comments before posting.

    Reply
  17. Stacy Lukas (@damnredhead) says

    July 30, 2009 at 11:47 AM

    Oh screw it, I can’t type basic HTML without my coffee. Here: http://www.thatdamnredhead.net/2009/07/30/my-25-words-of-social-media-wisdom/

    Reply
  18. Joseph Crockett says

    July 30, 2009 at 11:49 AM

    Hi Liz, Here is my little 25 words. You can find it at

    http://infosmak.blogspot.com/2009/07/25-words-of-social-media-wisdom-project.html

    Reply
  19. Dave Haber says

    July 30, 2009 at 12:39 PM

    Authenticity is the key to building trust and meaningful relationships between people and brands. To quote Brogan, “Sell ideas. Sell relationships. Sell love.” Pretty simple.

    http://www.davehaber.ca/interactive-objectives-blog/2009/7/30/25-words-of-social-media-wisdom.html

    Reply
  20. Courtney says

    July 30, 2009 at 1:57 PM

    I really enjoyed writing a contribution to this project. Great idea. It makes you really think.

    My contribution: http://courtneychowning.com/25-words-of-social-media-wisdom/

    Reply
  21. Tim Tracey says

    July 30, 2009 at 2:55 PM

    To my fellow “25 Words…” posters,

    I’m struck by how my contribution is much more mercenary than most of yours 🙂

    My focus is helping small businesses succeed – and helping not-for-profits in the process.

    Maybe this redeems me?

    – – Tim

    Reply
  22. Claire says

    July 30, 2009 at 3:19 PM

    Thank you for this great opportunity!
    Check out our contribution here:

    http://www.hhbadvertising.com/blog/25-words-of-social-media-wisdom/

    Reply
  23. Jon Hardie says

    July 30, 2009 at 4:45 PM

    25 words at my blog First Do No Harm
    We are singing the same riff – Turn the Megaphone Around!

    Reply
  24. Regina Lark says

    July 30, 2009 at 11:48 PM

    I love this idea. Here’s my contribution: http://aclearpath.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  25. jen says

    July 31, 2009 at 12:21 AM

    Here are my 25 words of social media wisdom and a photo to go along with it:

    http://www.jenx67.com/2009/07/twitter-wisdom-in-25-words.html

    Reply
  26. Tre ~ says

    July 31, 2009 at 3:16 AM

    Twas fun! Thanks for helpin us all keep it real. Here’s my take: http://bit.ly/vsFjm

    Reply
  27. Lorraine Ball says

    July 31, 2009 at 6:00 AM

    Here’s a link to mine. http://tinyurl.com/kkkomb

    Reply
  28. Jim Storer says

    July 31, 2009 at 8:08 AM

    Thanks for the nudge Liz. I’m in!

    http://jimstorer.com/2009/07/31/25-words-of-social-media-wisdom/

    Reply
  29. Karen Putz says

    July 31, 2009 at 8:45 AM

    This was fun and allows me to share the value of Twitter to me:

    http://deafmomworld.com/twitter-my-virtual-watercooler/

    Reply
  30. Tim Bursch says

    July 31, 2009 at 6:41 PM

    It’s all about people:
    http://timbursch.com/25-words-of-social-media-wisdom/
    :- )

    Reply
  31. Bob Jones says

    July 31, 2009 at 7:50 PM

    whoop-di-doo! Here are my 25 words for you Liz: http://bobjones.nl/liz-strauss-25-word-challenge/

    Reply
  32. Glenda Watson Hyatt says

    July 31, 2009 at 8:18 PM

    Great project, Liz!

    My contribution: Social Media Empowers Otherwise Silenced Voices.

    Reply
  33. Jim McGee says

    July 31, 2009 at 9:03 PM

    Fun as always

    http://www.mcgeesmusings.net/2009/07/31/25-words-on-social-media-wisdom/

    Reply
  34. Sheila Scarborough says

    July 31, 2009 at 9:21 PM

    Nothing like coming in under the wire! Thanks for letting us play at your house, Liz. 🙂

    Another name for that whatsit thingamajig Web doohickey

    Reply
  35. Francie says

    July 31, 2009 at 11:42 PM

    Thought I did Trackback, but not seeing it. So please accept my link http://francies.wordpress.com/2009/08/01/social-media-wisdom/

    Thanks for doing this exercise.

    Reply
  36. Rebecca E. Parsons/Cre8Tiva says

    August 1, 2009 at 9:52 AM

    beautiful challenge…here’s my contribution…

    http://cre8tiva.blogspot.com/2009/07/25-words-of-social-media-wisdom.html

    Reply
  37. Avil Beckford says

    August 1, 2009 at 3:30 PM

    Great Challenge Liz. I am a day late but better late that never http://theinvisiblementor.com/2009/08/01/social-media-gives-voice-to-the-voiceless/

    Reply
  38. Mary Schaefer says

    October 7, 2013 at 12:36 PM

    Hi Liz. Toady I ran across my submission to your quest for advice on wisdom on social media from 2009. After reading my 25 words, I have to admit, not much has changed in my experience.

    How about for you? How have things evolved?

    Reply

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