Area journalists turned out to celebrate contest winners, special award honorees and the best journalism our region has to offer Saturday at the Renaissance Seattle. Here's a roundup of some tweeted pics from the night ...

Storified by Monica Guzman · Sun, May 19 2013 10:34:49

. @nicolebrodeur and @ChrisDaniels5 getting ready to emcee #spjgala pic.twitter.com/e0IFN9xOLZ · SPJ W. Washington

The #spjgala auction item for busy, lovelorn reporters yfrog.com/hwumzdcj · Kate Martin

What a great crowd at #spjgala pic.twitter.com/bTmtxvb1La · SPJ W. Washington

Award winners be sure to have your photo taken with @Bessex_Joshua (back by the end) #spjgala pic.twitter.com/2gTguwRhJj · SPJ W. Washington

I called #spjgala "nerd prom" so our editor bought us corsages yfrog.com/ntfpwkhj · Kate Martin

@SeattleGlobalist at #SPJgala. Loving that @KUOW @radioactive youth are getting an award. #youthmedia represent pic.twitter.com/FoWI2nOlX9 · Sabrina Roach

Beautiful salad to start #spjgala! pic.twitter.com/p290lYiDNy · SPJ W. Washington

Gina, Kate and Lynsi at #SPJgala pic.twitter.com/Ag9rVIMXO6 · Colette Weeks

Erinn, Bev and Craig @ #spjgala pic.twitter.com/nUGjnU7z5q · Colette Weeks

Informing a @kitsapsun sports journalist of his award ... the old fashioned way. #spjgala pic.twitter.com/QNhaFVmkwU · BWIntlMedia

RT if you think these two are rocking the #spjgala cc @nicolebrodeur @ChrisDaniels5 pic.twitter.com/jo9w4yQARM · SPJ W. Washington

Congratulations @lewiskamb @spjwash Journalist of the Year! #spjgala pic.twitter.com/7oPRr4h3Nv · Chris Daniels

Congrats to my coworker @joelconnelly, just awarded June Almquist Lifetime Achievement Award at #spjgala. Go, Joel! pic.twitter.com/V4QakJdN9T · Joshua Trujillo

My @seattletimes table at @SPJWash #spjgala! Including @ErikaJSchultz @evanbush @bettinahansen @brianmrosenthal pic.twitter.com/9q286NGVGw · Genevieve Alvarez

My team rocking the #spjgala awards pic.twitter.com/HgNg6yWaHI · Evonne Benedict

@TheImageArsenal being a boss accepting his @SPJWash award from @ChrisDaniels5 at the #spjgala! pic.twitter.com/tgTVpzx6Ij · Genevieve Alvarez

5 new awards for the @clpmag shelf. Thanks #SPJWash! · alexstonehill

@ErikaJSchultz cleans up at @SPJWash #spjgala! pic.twitter.com/GkulSpsr7C · Genevieve Alvarez

Heavy gambling going down at the #spjgala. And lots of deserving journalists winning. pic.twitter.com/PiXKJ2TuOu · BWIntlMedia

Thank you @nicolebrodeur and @ChrisDaniels5 for rocking our #spjgala - good friends & great journalists pic.twitter.com/h1yYAWeaqX · SPJ W. Washington

Storified by Monica Guzman · Mon, Dec 24 2012 13:35:05

I love board games, and want to add another hit to our collection. Got a good recommendation? (Yes, we have Cards Against Humanity ;)

— Monica Guzman · Sun, Dec 23 2012 23:45:50

@moniguzman heard of settlers of Catan? It's my favorite. #games

— amanda w. · Sun, Dec 23 2012 23:48:08

@moniguzman Telestrations, Ticket to Ride, Rumikub, Spot It, Quirkle or Awkward Family Photos are fun.

— Kalyn Kinomoto · Sun, Dec 23 2012 23:49:48

@moniguzman Get Dixit. Incredibly fun game. Cross between Balderdash and Apples to Apples.

— Ryan Prosser · Sun, Dec 23 2012 23:51:58

@kalynkinomoto Ooh. Only have Ticket to Ride and Rummikub. Thanks!

— Monica Guzman · Mon, Dec 24 2012 00:37:04

@moniguzman Do you have "Lost Cities"? One of the best 2-player games ever.

— Scott Dierdorf · Sun, Dec 23 2012 23:52:32

@sdierdorf No. Really rare that I play two-player games. But mostly because I don't have any good ones. Thanks!

— Monica Guzman · Mon, Dec 24 2012 00:37:37

@moniguzman flux? Set?

— Kav Latiolais · Sun, Dec 23 2012 23:54:38

@kavla I've got Flux. Suck at Set. I think I just need to practice more. It is a great game.

— Monica Guzman · Mon, Dec 24 2012 00:37:57

@moniguzman Carcassone! It's like Dominoes meets Settlers of Catan. Great for hard core game geeks and non-players alike.

— Dan Shapiro · Sun, Dec 23 2012 23:57:06

@danshapiro Yes, I have that one! Need to play it more. Played it once and wasn't prepared for the strategy.

— Monica Guzman · Mon, Dec 24 2012 00:38:29

@moniguzman Dominion! There are a 7 expansions, so there's lots of room for growth if you like it (which you will)

— ZacharyCohn · Mon, Dec 24 2012 00:04:07

@danshapiro @moniguzman Second the Carcassonne recommendation. It’s fun and easy for small & large groups. Plus you get cute wood meeple.

— Courtney von Nieda · Mon, Dec 24 2012 00:23:24

@moniguzman I also really like Ticket to Ride since you can play to win or play to block others from winning. Plus trains.

— Courtney von Nieda · Mon, Dec 24 2012 00:24:16

@moniguzman Dixit. A must-have for any storyteller.

— E. Chung · Mon, Dec 24 2012 01:22:56

@moniguzman bananagrams fun for all ages and easy to learn. Plus everything fits in a small bag.

— Peter Sessum · Mon, Dec 24 2012 01:43:29

@moniguzman ever played “Flux”? A different game every time! (really).

— Karl Eckler · Mon, Dec 24 2012 02:37:01

@moniguzman Basically you should check out every game featured on http://tabletop.geekandsundry.com/

— Courtney von Nieda · Mon, Dec 24 2012 03:07:16

@moniguzman Pandemic is an amazingly fun “Contagion” like multi player cooperative board game.

— w00t Dude · Mon, Dec 24 2012 06:24:54

@moniguzman yes, board games are the best.

— Courtney Shove · Mon, Dec 24 2012 06:52:19

Storified by Monica Guzman · Thu, Nov 15 2012 11:13:46

One for @joshtrujillo at #SPJWash http://pic.twitter.com/FoFQ8h9u · bp

Here's my other photo for critique by @joshtrujillo #SPJWash http://pic.twitter.com/k580V03n · Evonne Benedict

Ah! I was for getting to add your name @joshtrujillo! Here, critique this one please. :) #spjwash http://pic.twitter.com/7KVOnij5 · Patty Carrion Moras

Here is my other favorite all-time photo of mine #SPJWash http://pic.twitter.com/hwKe7ha9 · Paul Balcerak

Critique me @joshtrujillo #spjwash http://pic.twitter.com/nMHesi9g · Berit Anderson

A picture for @joshtrujillo to critique #SPJWash (Thanks!) http://pic.twitter.com/uHIEPUb7 · Inna Borovik

Here's the horizontal version of the sunset :) #spjwash http://pic.twitter.com/GuSdyEy0 · Photos By Aileen

Another one for critique. #spjwash http://pic.twitter.com/hn2zL3LO · Patty Carrion Moras

@zapan: Another photo for @joshtrujillo #SPJWash http://pic.twitter.com/Zy9gLwHe · Zach Huntting

This one is for critique #spjwash http://pic.twitter.com/1b7TGuCu · Patty Carrion Moras

A new perspective on sunset for critique by @joshtrujillo #spjwash http://pic.twitter.com/GRHe4VfA · Photos By Aileen

Here's another for critique. Sunset in the San Juans #spjwash http://pic.twitter.com/lVq2EN4b · Photos By Aileen

This was a tough pic since the light was on the back. Any advise? #spjwash http://pic.twitter.com/uOwYydHT · Patty Carrion Moras

Might as well share: One of my favorite photos I've ever taken #SPJWash http://pic.twitter.com/0H8W9Twz · Paul Balcerak

#SPJWash here's what I want @joshtrujillo to critique (with filter) http://pic.twitter.com/OisTdyeR · Evonne Benedict

A #iphone moment pic for critique #spjwash http://pic.twitter.com/MdYv9DMM · Photos By Aileen

#spjwash A mobile pic for @joshtrujillo to critique... http://pic.twitter.com/3Dcojzhu · Monica Guzman

One more for the brave soul portion: #SPJWash UW vs OSU 2012 http://pic.twitter.com/NuNNV3vd · bp

Alright, judge me #spjwash! This photo was on Camano Island an is typical WA: half nice, half crappy. http://pic.twitter.com/UoENoIAg · Kristi Waite

Storified by Monica Guzman · Thu, Nov 15 2012 10:55:47

. @joshtrujillo talking about shooting BIG with a little phone at #SPJWash http://pic.twitter.com/fWHsTUlx · Evonne Benedict

As promised, notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d7Ko4Ud6PfHOTGbBtn0KIqDbLvgJZQAhlMyVrtPVqfU/edit @moniguzman #spjwash

— Joshua Trujillo · Tue, Nov 13 2012 00:03:46

@joshtrujillo lesson #1: "As a photographer your medium is light." #spjwash Also, don't use smartphone flashes. http://via.me/-6waptla

— Owen Lei · Mon, Nov 12 2012 19:24:12

.@joshtrujillo: Turn off the flash on your smartphone. It makes your photos look horrible #SPJWash

— Paul Balcerak · Mon, Nov 12 2012 19:24:21

#spjwash "Your assignment is to go out and try to capture moments." @joshtrujillo

— SPJ W. Washington · Mon, Nov 12 2012 19:26:20

. @joshtrujillo says challenge is to capture moments with smartphone photography #SPJWash http://pic.twitter.com/E1osxN2r · Evonne Benedict

Smartphones are tough to capture moments. So don't be afraid to take a ton of photos. - @joshtrujillo, #spjwash wkshp http://via.me/-6wauyxu

— Owen Lei · Mon, Nov 12 2012 19:29:07

.@joshtrujillo has some awesome mobile shots! “It’s about the art of capturing moments” WORD! #spjwash

— bp · Mon, Nov 12 2012 19:31:56

#spjwash Photojournalists have a "Jedi instinct" to anticipate how someone will move & be there to take the picture - @joshtrujillo

— SPJ W. Washington · Mon, Nov 12 2012 19:33:29

.@joshtrujillo: "If you ever shoot video, don't ever" hold your phone vertically. I'll second that #SPJWash

— Paul Balcerak · Mon, Nov 12 2012 19:36:13

Bracing your phone helps w/ action blur. @joshtrujillo #spjwash http://yfrog.com/h2y6cbpj · Elaine Smith

Don't use the zoom too much with your phones! ~ @joshtrujillo #Spjwash

— Patty Carrion Moras · Mon, Nov 12 2012 19:36:24

Your best zoom is your feet - @joshtrujillo #spjwash

— Photos By Aileen · Mon, Nov 12 2012 19:48:17

Photos like relationship. Need stability. #spjwash

— Lisa Nakamura · Mon, Nov 12 2012 19:36:48

We all see things from eye level already. Show a new perspective by getting low to the ground #spjwash

— Photos By Aileen · Mon, Nov 12 2012 19:42:35

. @joshtrujillo talks about controlling exposure with smartphone photography #SPJWash (darn exposure on my iPhone!) http://pic.twitter.com/kjnTm6F5 · Evonne Benedict

I spy @evonnebenedict ;). #SPJWash http://yfrog.com/obqkpcxsj · Elaine Smith

Storified by Monica Guzman · Wed, Oct 31 2012 11:07:04

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Getting started with @portentint at #spjwash. Here's the link with all the resources in the presentation http://pic.twitter.com/cQVsVRki · SPJ W. Washington

Web analytics for sane people

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What is analytics? @portentint said reports are not analytics. Real analytics draw conclusions #SPJWash

— Breanne Coats · Mon, Oct 29 2012 19:17:46

RT @paulbalcerak: .@portentint: "Analytics are what connect actions to value." #SPJWash

— Shannon Deveny · Mon, Oct 29 2012 19:18:53

RT @SPJWash: Before you dive in to analytics on your site, you've got to know your goals (or company's goals) @portentint #spjwash

— Imelda Dulcich PR · Mon, Oct 29 2012 19:20:04

Goals website analytics can help you accomplish can include 'someone being on your website for more than 5 minutes' @portentint #spjwash

— SPJ W. Washington · Mon, Oct 29 2012 19:21:04

RT @SPJWash: Four things to track on your site with analytics: Quantity, quality, context and value #spjwash

— Carrie Shaw · Mon, Oct 29 2012 19:42:50

@portentint said QUANTITY is the basic building block you use for all sorts of analytics #SPJWash

— Breanne Coats · Mon, Oct 29 2012 19:31:16

.@portentint QUALITY in analytics is about the level of interaction between you & your readers #SPJWash

— Breanne Coats · Mon, Oct 29 2012 19:34:13

RT @SPJWash: Analytics Step 1: Find 5 goals for your website and attach a value to each #spjwash

— Alice F. · Mon, Oct 29 2012 19:57:38

.@portentint: "Never think in absolutes…. A good bounce rate is one that's 10% lower than what you've got now." #analytics #SPJWash

— Paul Balcerak · Mon, Oct 29 2012 19:33:59

I want to run home and play with Google Analytics. Liking the goal-oriented analytics talk from @portentint #spjwash

— Monica Guzman · Mon, Oct 29 2012 19:54:44

Haha! One way to look at HITS: how idiots track success #SPJWash

— Breanne Coats · Mon, Oct 29 2012 20:13:05

.@portentint: "Analytics provides next steps." #analytics #SPJWash

— Paul Balcerak · Mon, Oct 29 2012 20:15:44

Looking at your site's traffic too much "will drive you crazy." @portentint #spjwash

— SPJ W. Washington · Mon, Oct 29 2012 20:22:00

Why use analytics? It answers the question, "What content on my site is doing the most for me?" @portentint at #spjwash

— Monica Guzman · Mon, Oct 29 2012 20:27:54

Storified by Monica Guzman · Thu, Oct 25 2012 08:21:37

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.@chrisgrygiel is leading a political discussion at an #SPJWash Cont. Education event! http://twitpic.com/b6v8mm · Breanne Coats

. @chrisgrygiel: People increasingly try to influence coverage *during* news events, i.e. #debates #spjwash

— Martha Kang · Tue, Oct 23 2012 19:12:31

. @chrisgrygiel: In real-time, a consensus quickly develops on how an event is going, i.e. who won #debates. #spjwash

— Martha Kang · Tue, Oct 23 2012 19:15:04

Tips on reporting local politics: "Be as suspicious of things you on soc. media as you would any other place." -@chrisgrygiel #spjwash

— E. Chung · Tue, Oct 23 2012 19:33:44

There is a small window of opportunity for reporters to get face time with politicians... take advantage of that! Advice at #SPJWash

— Breanne Coats · Tue, Oct 23 2012 19:24:32

Tips on political reporting from @ap editor @chrisgrygiel #spjwash http://pic.twitter.com/4Dj5NlQA · Martha Kang

@ChrisGrygiel advocates blending the new & old for well rounded reporting. Use new media but DON'T be afraid to pick up the phone. #spjwash

— BWIntlMedia · Tue, Oct 23 2012 19:34:23

. @chrisgrygiel: "Take 15 minutes to deconstruct what someone said." Add substance; don't just transcribe. #spjwash

— Martha Kang · Tue, Oct 23 2012 19:36:13

"CNN covers the debates like professional wrestling matches" @ChrisGrygiel @ #SPJWash session. Need to compare the 2: debates vs. wrestling

— Breanne Coats · Tue, Oct 23 2012 19:38:19

#SPJWash social media is a great way for backgrounding sources who political reporters interview.

— Clay Holtzman · Tue, Oct 23 2012 19:44:11

Great discussion on political reporting from @ChrisGrygiel #SPJWash http://pic.twitter.com/utwSSskq · Clay Holtzman

To be a good reporter you have to read. - simple advice from @ChrisGrygiel #SPJWash

— SPJ W. Washington · Tue, Oct 23 2012 19:39:58

Do a little digging. People have records find out how they voted...if something is being said about some1 ask that person about it #SPJWash

— Breanne Coats · Tue, Oct 23 2012 19:47:07

In case of endless political volley back and forth btw candidates, "if there's nothing new, don't cover it," says @chrisgrygiel. #spjwash

— Martha Kang · Tue, Oct 23 2012 19:48:33

If you have unlimited time & really want something answered by a politician come up w/3 or 4 ways to ask the same question #SPJWash

— Breanne Coats · Tue, Oct 23 2012 20:09:50

#SPJWash when a political campaign lies to you, present why you don't believe them in a calm, prosecutorial manner

— Clay Holtzman · Tue, Oct 23 2012 20:11:02

Hey, @bymanuelvaldes, you weren't kidding! @chrisgrygiel did print tweets, just for us. #spjwash http://pic.twitter.com/3rxGZ5nQ · Martha Kang

Storified by Monica Guzman · Tue, Jun 12 2012 17:41:35

If you're quoted in a story, what link to more info abt you would you prefer the writer share? Own site, Twitter, LinkedIn, About.me, FB?

— Monica Guzman · Tue, Jun 12 2012 16:17:58

@moniguzman My own site, because it's the most comprehensive and links to all the others. This is what I advise clients as well.

— Seven November, Inc. · Tue, Jun 12 2012 16:40:48

@moniguzman I would want a link to my site's about me page.

— Jeremiah Andrick · Tue, Jun 12 2012 16:38:21

@moniguzman Depends on where it’s getting published! Seattle Times? My website.

— Ryan Sholin · Tue, Jun 12 2012 16:22:34

@moniguzman own site - not everyone is a member of facebook, twitter, etc, but anyone can go to your website

— Victoria V · Tue, Jun 12 2012 16:24:58

@moniguzman Personal site, for sure. Second place would probably be Twitter.

— Andrew Dumont · Tue, Jun 12 2012 16:38:02

@moniguzman Blog or Twitter.

— Steve Buttry · Tue, Jun 12 2012 16:23:38

@moniguzman if I have one, personal site. 2nd choice Twitter.

— Jon Kerr · Tue, Jun 12 2012 16:45:03

@moniguzman "twitter"

— mona's caffe' · Tue, Jun 12 2012 16:22:10

@moniguzman Own website, unless it was a breaking news story, in which case, Twitter. Never FB.

— Karen Anderson · Tue, Jun 12 2012 16:21:25

@moniguzman Probably own site and definitely not FB :)

— Michael Redd · Tue, Jun 12 2012 16:24:14

@moniguzman My own site. Then likely Twitter/Linkedin. Never Facebook. And About.me…in the right case could be right since it's a hub.

— Kristy Bolsinger · Tue, Jun 12 2012 16:20:56

@moniguzman About.me since that's a portal and preview to the rest of my links.

— Marika Malaea · Tue, Jun 12 2012 16:21:32

@moniguzman probably about.me (even though I'll admit the background I'm using for mine is little cheesy)

— André Natta · Tue, Jun 12 2012 16:21:29

@moniguzman It depends on the context of the piece but I would lean toward 1. LinkedIn 2. Twitter but never FB!!

— Nate Tepp · Tue, Jun 12 2012 16:24:05

Storified by Monica Guzman · Wed, Feb 29 2012 21:44:59

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At #SPJWash @jayfriedman combines sex and food. Has confidence in his writing, topics to know where he's publishable, no excessive edits

— Jill Blocker · Mon, Feb 27 2012 19:24:47

Here's a twist @jayfriedman was a sex educator, and lost interest in writing about sex so started writing about food. #spjwash

— SPJ W. Washington · Mon, Feb 27 2012 19:09:29

@Jayfriedman discussing "sexy feast" column for @seattleweekly Turns out hot wings are a metaphor for sex--who knew? #spjwash

— Sarah Stuteville · Mon, Feb 27 2012 19:22:57

@Jayfriedman says he's "here to be respected, not to be liked" re: restaurant reviews (can't trust someone that likes everything) #spjwash

— Sarah Stuteville · Mon, Feb 27 2012 19:14:44

.@jayfriedman is now food editor at Sunbreak, also writes for @SeattleWeekly, his blog is http://Gastrolust.com #spjwash

— SPJ W. Washington · Mon, Feb 27 2012 19:25:43

@onfoodandlife developed a voice by writing, writing, writing on blog. Need to know when to, when not to use it #spjwash

— Jill Blocker · Mon, Feb 27 2012 19:28:22

You don't always have to have the same voice says @onfoodandlife, model your voice depending on the publication you write for #spjwash

— SPJ W. Washington · Mon, Feb 27 2012 19:29:52

"on my blog it's all about me, its my greatest weakness and greatest strength" says @onfoodandlife as she discusses voice for #spjwash

— Sarah Stuteville · Mon, Feb 27 2012 19:36:56

.@onfoodandlife is writing at http://jessthompson.com and various publications, food and otherwise. #spjwash

— SPJ W. Washington · Mon, Feb 27 2012 19:39:53

Interesting never thought about importance of finding your own voice when writing especially food blogging. #boilingwater #spjwash

— ~ k2sqrd ~ · Mon, Feb 27 2012 19:47:20

.@franticfoodie met her husband in Israel and they moved to the U.S. That's when she decided to learn how to cook. #spjwash

— SPJ W. Washington · Mon, Feb 27 2012 19:43:12

After @franticfoodie started cooking, she connected with other food bloggers in Seattle. Together they started having events. #spjwash

— SPJ W. Washington · Mon, Feb 27 2012 19:45:09

@franticfoodie says a #seattle #foodbloggers listserv now numbers over 250 people! #spjwash

— Sarah Stuteville · Mon, Feb 27 2012 19:46:59

@franticfoodie wrote @foodloversea for both tourists and people who have been eating around Seattle for years #spjwash

— Jill Blocker · Mon, Feb 27 2012 19:50:16

'If you want to be a successful writer, marry somebody who has money.' advice to @franticfoodie from a friend. #spjwash

— SPJ W. Washington · Mon, Feb 27 2012 19:55:45

Publishers look for people who already have platforms (bloggers) @franticfoodie @foodloversea #spjwash

— Jill Blocker · Mon, Feb 27 2012 19:53:15

.@franticfoodie is writing on http://franticfoodie.com and http://mynorthwest.com - check out events at http://www.foodportunity.com/ #spjwash

— SPJ W. Washington · Mon, Feb 27 2012 20:01:08

Love this twitter algorithm: 1 part boasting 1 part personal 1 part sharing information #spjwash

— Jill Blocker · Mon, Feb 27 2012 20:10:23

Tips and tricks for enriching your stories.

Storified by Monica Guzman · Tue, Feb 14 2012 22:19:31

What do journalists love more than free food? Free information! Show me those open access journals, please! #spjwash

— Marianne Hale · Mon, Feb 13 2012 20:24:51

Standing room at @spjwash workshop tonight #spjwash http://pic.twitter.com/g9YBUieB · Kathy E Gill

Countdown to training time. "Reporting Beyond Google" with @MrDataFerret, @kellieseattle, @kegill, @cephillips. #spjwash

— Louis Jones · Mon, Feb 13 2012 18:53:57

Here's my @SPJWash research clinic presentation. Thanks for a great night! http://bit.ly/AiFfv5 #SPJWash

— Kellie Cheadle · Tue, Feb 14 2012 09:21:16

tonight's @SPJWash session "Going Deeper Than Google" w/ @kellieseattle http://twitpic.com/8jlvmc · Kathy E Gill

KING 5's @kellieseattle where do you start? Free searches - http://anywho.com, http://ancestry.com, http://rootsweb.com #spjwash

— SPJ W. Washington · Mon, Feb 13 2012 19:11:22

How did I not know about this site? http://www.reporter.org/desktop/ Research tips from @kellieseattle. #spjwash

— Louis Jones · Mon, Feb 13 2012 19:16:17

.@kellieseattle says its pretty amazing what you can see on http://maps.google.com #spjwash

— SPJ W. Washington · Mon, Feb 13 2012 19:11:58

SoundPolitics voter database website is recommended for research info #SPJwash

— Katherine Boury · Mon, Feb 13 2012 19:21:42

RT @SPJWash: Good free websites to find people - http://freeality.com also http://snitch.name @kellieseattle says check them out #spjwash

— Katherine Boury · Mon, Feb 13 2012 19:36:41

Updated with links and @storify of the session : Twitter for Journalists http://is.gd/nH5vLy #spjwash

— Kathy E Gill · Mon, Feb 13 2012 22:55:10

Twitter for Journalists

Tools and tips for journalists and reporters using Twitter.

Monitor #hashtags - Hootsuite, (also you to see geo-located tweets), http://nearbytweets.com, http://Topsy.com is @kegill's fav #spjwash

— SPJ W. Washington · Mon, Feb 13 2012 19:38:00

Who to look to for journo best practices on Twitter? @digiphile says follow @acarvin @brianstelter - be aware they tweet a lot! #spjwash

— Kathy E Gill · Mon, Feb 13 2012 20:15:11

Want to see what journalists are talking about on Twitter? http://muckrack.com says @kegill #spjwash

— SPJ W. Washington · Mon, Feb 13 2012 19:42:19

http://tinyurl.com/7rttf5c #SpjWash Example of bad Tweets that haunt you. 5th paragraph from the bottom to the end. Great article over all

— Imelda Dulcich PR · Tue, Feb 14 2012 07:09:40

Storified by Monica Guzman · Tue, Feb 07 2012 21:19:26

RT @spjwash: @FrankCatalano quote of the night: "being a journalist is like being a Catholic, you never really leave" #spjwash

— Evonne Benedict · Mon, Feb 06 2012 19:30:11

Kristen Young: As a journo I was not afraid to be disliked..but ppl often forget that there is an underlying idealism in J too #spjwash

— SPJ W. Washington · Mon, Feb 06 2012 19:26:32

@ksather was afraid to leave #journalism b/c it was such a huge part of her identity but really hasn't looked back #spjwash

— SPJ W. Washington · Mon, Feb 06 2012 19:48:09

@ksather says that the journalist's ability to be proactive and "pick up the phone" is a great skill in any job #spjwash

— SPJ W. Washington · Mon, Feb 06 2012 19:24:58

Um, yes: RT @spjwash There are journo skills that CAN hurt you in other jobs (like telling the emperor he has no clothes)

— Don Day · Mon, Feb 06 2012 19:33:49

Kristen Young says former journalists are getting picked up by local companies all over #Seattle #spjwash

— Sarah Stuteville · Mon, Feb 06 2012 19:41:06

RT @clpSarah: @ksather says many communication job descriptions sound like journalism & reporting jobs when you get right down to it #spjwash

— Julie Edwards · Mon, Feb 06 2012 20:09:02

@LindaP_MD @spjwass PR/marketing, nonprofits, social media managing, consulting, other media production, etc #spjwash

— Sarah Stuteville · Mon, Feb 06 2012 22:23:43

@ksather says "digital marketing specialist" is code for communication & media jobs that include #storytelling opportunities #spjwash

— SPJ W. Washington · Mon, Feb 06 2012 20:19:12

Thanks to the #spjwash panel for an interesting discussion on translating journalism experience into marketable skills.

— Keith Ancker · Mon, Feb 06 2012 20:46:27

Great time on #SPJwash Beyond Journalism panel w/ @ksather Kristen Young & incomparable mod @moniguzman - reminds me why I love journalists.

— Frank Catalano · Mon, Feb 06 2012 21:16:53

@moniguzman @FrankCatalano Thanks all for a fun panel - hope that we were able to help folks! #spjwash

— Katherine Sather · Mon, Feb 06 2012 22:20:04