Check out this brand new forum dedicated to Twitter Users aka Tweeters!
The forum is only a few days old and there is already a lot of great information regarding using twitter, twitter tips, software, plugins, and much more. Looks very promising, so join early and get involved!

Twitter is a fantastic social networking tool that you should be using.
So here are a few basic tips for you if you are just getting started with Twitter:

1.  Figure out what you want from Twitter.  Do you want it for personal reasons (such as keeping in touch with friends and family)?  Do you want it to help increase traffic to your blog?  Do you want to find local customers?  Getting your purpose straight will help you focus.

2.  Start following people.  (All this means is that you sign up to receive their messages [“tweets”] and you can message them back.)  If you follow them, they will most likely follow you.  Thank people when they follow you.

You can use the search feature to find the people you want – just put in the search terms you are looking for.  

3. Be interactive and send messages (tweets) out to people.  Make sure you ask and answer questions and give value to the community.  You don’t have to say anything profound – just relevant.

4.  Start “tweeting” right away.  The best way to get followers is to say something – your tweets will come up in searches, so make sure you say things that reflect you well.  Say things that are relevant and not just sending out sales pitches.  Don’t be afraid to give a word of encouragement or a suggestion to someone.

5.  Do not send “spam” messages!  If all you do is send out tweets such as “Buy this product!  Buy that product!” you will quickly lose followers.  Just don’t do it!

Don’t get discouraged.  Learning Twitter is just like anything else – it takes time.  Soon you will be twittering and tweeting with the best of them.