Twitter and Facebook are the two main social networks that I am active with. I also dabble in Ravelry and LinkedIn. Some of my time on these sites is related to my writing work, either by promoting it or learning from others in my network. Has it made a difference for me? I think so. Can it suck up your time like crazy? I know so! But I still think using social networks is a good thing as long as you do it wisely and don’t let it take over your life.

I saw that Etsy Virtual Labs has a social networking lab hosted by the LabRats this Wednesday (10/21) night. It will discuss using Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, and other social networks to promote your craft business. If you have been thinking about diving into the SN scene to promote your crafting or are already part of a few social networks but haven’t figured out how to make them work for you, this might be worth checking into. You (of course) have to be a member of Etsy.com, which is free.