Craig Stone

Craig Stone

@craigstone_

Shortlisted author who wrote his way out of a park. Writer for @AJEnglish, @guardian. A father to four novels and two humans. Needs an agent. Can’t say frisbee.

Buy my books here 👉👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/author/B006YHNM08?ingress=0&visitId=7b26f6bf-26f3-42cb-ae4d-ff1f199e Joined 2009-12-22 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

78,771

Followers

30,653

Following

34,961

Tweets

1,674.7

Avg Engagement

1,334

Listed

No

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @craigstone_'s Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.

Account Classification

  • Account Size: Mid-Tier (10K+)
  • Account Age:2009-12-22
  • Verification:No
  • Location:Buy my books here 👉👉

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,176
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:53.8
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:1,620.9
  • Followers Analyzed:10,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,176 tweets

His tweets consistently receive high likes and retweets, indicating strong audience interaction and resonance with his content.

53.8

Avg Likes/Tweet

1,620.9

Avg Retweets/Tweet

170,738

Total Likes

5,148,132

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

3

Median Likes

0

Median Retweets

14

75th Percentile

473,176

Top Tweet

21.26

Engagement per 1K Followers

Normalized influence metric

Viral Spikes

Engagement Pattern

Few posts get most engagement

Posting Behavior

Content style and format preferences

Mixed

Balanced content approach

45.9%

Original

39.2%

Replies

10.3%

Retweets

4.6%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

1.2%

With Media

33.9%

With Links

26.0%

With #Tags

48.3%

With @Mentions

6.2%

With Emojis

164

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Interactive

Balances broadcasting with conversation

0.85

Reply/Original Ratio

0.45

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Highly Bursty

Posts in concentrated bursts

69.8%

Weekday Posts

30.2%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#books (24) #amwriting (15) #parenting (14) #brexit (13) #coronavirus (12) #netflix (10) #music (8) #climatechange (7) #trump (7) #uselection (7)

Most Mentioned

@realdonaldtrump (111) @craigstone_ (27) @happimess73 (23) @miasbeck (20) @joeheenan (18) @comdesignuk (17) @conservativeind (17) @biggreenbooks (16) @angelmawlabaux (16) @technicallyron (15)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,176 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 1,457 (46%)
Replies 1,245 (39%)
Retweets 328 (10%)
Quote Tweets 146 (5%)

What This Reveals About Their Strategy

This is a content-creator focused account that primarily shares original thoughts, ideas, and media. With original content dominating their feed, they position themselves as a source of new information rather than a curator. This strategy works well for establishing thought leadership.

The 328 retweets (10% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.

Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing

Based on 3,176 tweets

Engagement by Hour (UTC)

Posting Frequency Over Time

Timing Insights

Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.

Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.

Audience Demographics

Based on 10,000 followers

His audience includes literature enthusiasts, writers, and followers of cultural commentary, drawn to his blend of humor and introspection.

Average

Audience Quality

20.1%

Suspicion Index

14.5%

Low-Quality %

690

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

21.1%

Empty Bio

11.9%

<10 Tweets

44.5%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

18.0%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

56.9%

No URL

7.8%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.

82,602,942

Total Potential Reach

690

Median Follower Reach

2,484

75th Percentile Reach

42.4%

>1K followers

10.3%

>10K followers

2.8%

>50K followers

1.5%

>100K followers

Creator vs Consumer Split

Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).

78.5%

Creators

7,853 accounts

9.5%

Consumers

954 accounts

11.9%

Dormant

1,193 accounts

155

Verified Followers

1.55% of total

28.5%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.43

Median Follow Ratio

follower/following

Follower Influence Distribution

How many followers do their followers have?

Follower Account Age

How long have followers been on Twitter?

Geographic Distribution

Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):

London (292) London, England (262) United Kingdom (125) United States (91) UK (89) England, United Kingdom (86) England (50) London, UK (47) Manchester, England (43) USA (43)

155

Verified Followers

1.55% of total

695

Protected Accounts

6.95% of total

10 years

Avg Account Age

of their followers

Notable Followers (By Influence)

Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:

Username Followers Profession Interests
@ruhutsitompul 2,381,932 Politician Youtube, Instagram, Facebook
@Karabo_Mokgoko 2,357,834 Digital Entrepreneur Digital Entrepreneur, Trendsetter, Globetrotter
@Tyson_Fury 2,250,051 Boxer Boxing, Fitness, Motivation
@6BillionPeople 2,019,922 - -
@SinghLions 1,328,993 Restaurateur Food, Travel, Influencer
@Mark_Sheppard 1,151,655 Actor Acting, Directing, Drumming
@rogerhamilton 923,876 Entrepreneur education, entrepreneurship, futurism
@NHSMillion 802,190 Supporters Gratitude, Support, Campaign
@DavidLammy 794,697 Politician Politics, Justice, Football
@iownjd 768,364 Lawyer learn, inspire, engage

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

author (1,008) writer (791) love (473) books (382) book (346) lover (323) life (314) views (282) music (273) writing (215)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#author (104) #writer (74) #amwriting (68) #fantasy (35) #scifi (35) #books (34) #fbpe (32) #writingcommunity (27) #horror (26) #marketing (25)

7,891

Followers With Bio

2,109

Followers Without Bio

78.91%

% With Bio

21.09%

% Without Bio

Why Audience Demographics Matter

Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.

Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.

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Viral Tweets

Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,176 analyzed

1,670,915

Combined Engagement

0

Total Likes

1,670,915

Total Retweets

334,183

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

0%

With Hashtags

100%

With @Mentions

80%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Humor Personal Storytelling London Culture Writing Introspection Fatherhood Social Commentary

Key Insights & Takeaways

His content often blends humor with personal storytelling, creating a unique and relatable voice. He frequently references London and its culture, suggesting a strong local connection and thematic focus. He uses Twitter as a platform to share both creative and personal reflections, indicating a diverse range of interests and experiences.

Strengths

  • + Strong engagement rates above platform average
  • + Established follower base of 78,771
  • + Strong original content creation
  • + Active presence with consistent posting

Opportunities

  • ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
  • ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
  • ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
  • ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts

Summary

This analysis of @craigstone_ reveals an exceptionally influential Twitter presence with 78,771 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 1,674.7 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.

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About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of followers, following, and recent tweets. It evaluates structure, quality, and behavior, not historical growth. Metrics like growth rate, momentum, churn, or spike analysis require time-series data which is not available from a single snapshot.

Data collected and analyzed by twtData | Analysis date: Dec 16, 2025