The Network Writing Mom

I meant to blog about Twttrlists last week and then other projects came up. I made a few Twttrlists to try it out. I thought it was a fun idea to use tweets in building a lens.

My first lens was on Best of 3 Breakup Words. The 3 Breakup Words started as a fleeting Twitter game using the hashtag “3BreakupWords”. I added funny tweets and a tweet by Justin Timberlake.  I wanted the lens to be fun, so I left off some of the really nasty tweets. I also added Squidster’s lens, Best of 3 Words After Sex, since the topics were related. Depending on what words you said after sex, you could be hearing some breakup words.

The second was the Best of Google Friend Connect. This one is in the top 100 Twittrlist list. I added content from Squidoo lenses, Hubpages, and YouTube. I liked how the lens came out.

I’ve already gone back and added new tweets to each lens. I entered both in The Best Twittrlist Contest. Plus, they will count toward my Giant Squid count, though I’m trudging closer to the deadline.

I’m enjoying reading everyone else’s Twttrlist too – great ideas out there. I’m not surprised – Squidoo lensmasters are a creative and smart bunch of people.

In January 2007, I started writing on Squidoo and fell in love immediately. One lens turned into another and then gave me ideas for yet another … you know how it is. When I found out about Giant Squids – those honored Squidoo lensmasters who create 50 quality lenses – I wanted to be one. It’s a goal that’s slipped farther down on my to-do list, since I haven’t been close to the required 50. 

As the latest challenge started, I thought about it again. Can I make 28 or so lenses (I’m adding a couple over the required 50 for good measure)? I wasn’t sure I should add it to my goals. Maybe I should try next quarter? Before it opportunity slipped again, I became inspired by a surprise visit; Kab visited my lens, Jennifer Akers, The Best Freelance Writer Ever.

She invited me to her team, Kab’s Fab Squid Squad. Oh, it’s nice to have support – I accepted. Motivation from other Squid friends just might push me to meet this goal. And I’m excited to meet new friends and encourage their goals of becoming a Giant Squid.

For all my fellow Squids who are working toward Giant Squid, I challenge you to make your best and keep your eye on the goal. You can do it!

With your help, I can too.