Diana Gabaldon

Diana Gabaldon

@Writer_DG

Writer. Author of the OUTLANDER series, Lord John Grey novels, etc. Blog at https://dianagabaldon.com/ .

https://dianagabaldon.com/ Joined 2010-08-05 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

364,949

Followers

213

Following

88,806

Tweets

472.7

Avg Engagement

2,360

Listed

No

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @Writer_DG'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: Macro Influencer (100K+)
  • Account Age:2010-08-05
  • Verification:No
  • Location:Not specified

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,224
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:188.0
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:284.7
  • Followers Analyzed:50,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,224 tweets

The account has a high average number of likes and retweets, indicating strong audience interaction. Fans frequently engage with the author's posts, especially those related to their books and characters.

188.0

Avg Likes/Tweet

284.7

Avg Retweets/Tweet

606,213

Total Likes

917,910

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

0

Median Likes

8

Median Retweets

254

75th Percentile

92,077

Top Tweet

1.3

Engagement per 1K Followers

Normalized influence metric

Viral Spikes

Engagement Pattern

Few posts get most engagement

Posting Behavior

Content style and format preferences

Curator

Amplifies others content frequently

6.2%

Original

3.5%

Replies

52.9%

Retweets

37.4%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

6.6%

With Media

59.2%

With Links

16.2%

With #Tags

54.6%

With @Mentions

19.1%

With Emojis

119

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Interactive

Balances broadcasting with conversation

0.56

Reply/Original Ratio

0.71

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Highly Bursty

Posts in concentrated bursts

71.2%

Weekday Posts

28.8%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#outlander (266) #scotland (22) #edinburgh (17) #clanlands (17) #photography (16) #samheughan (13) #alexandersjourney (10) #dianagabaldon (10) #bees (8) #dailylines (8)

Most Mentioned

@writer_dg (327) @zwartblesie (156) @scottishfotoexp (154) @outlander_starz (153) @samheughan (152) @samsykesswears (112) @colinmcfarlane (71) @caitrionambalfe (59) @alexs_journey (52) @youtube (39)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,224 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 200 (6%)
Replies 112 (3%)
Retweets 1,706 (53%)
Quote Tweets 1,206 (37%)

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 1,706 retweets (53% 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 3,224 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 50,000 followers

The audience consists mainly of fans of the OUTLANDER series and other literary enthusiasts. They are highly engaged with the author's content and interactions.

Average

Audience Quality

24.8%

Suspicion Index

33.4%

Low-Quality %

21

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

46.5%

Empty Bio

30.1%

<10 Tweets

10.1%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

47.7%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

88.7%

No URL

20.3%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

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

36,694,059

Total Potential Reach

21

Median Follower Reach

124

75th Percentile Reach

5.9%

>1K followers

0.7%

>10K followers

0.2%

>50K followers

0.1%

>100K followers

Creator vs Consumer Split

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

48.2%

Creators

24,116 accounts

21.7%

Consumers

10,833 accounts

30.1%

Dormant

15,051 accounts

385

Verified Followers

0.77% of total

7.3%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.11

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):

United States (418) Florida, USA (139) California, USA (138) USA (135) Texas, USA (127) London, England (125) Los Angeles, CA (122) Canada (116) United Kingdom (116) Scotland, United Kingdom (112)

590

Verified Followers

0.59% of total

12,409

Protected Accounts

12.41% of total

7 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
@foleyispod 1,976,693 - -
@miguelhotero 1,929,158 Journalist Politics, Journalism, Leadership
@Kat_McNamara 1,303,649 Actress Acting, Baking, Nerdiness
@Mark_Sheppard 1,158,411 Actor Acting, Directing, Drumming
@iownjd 778,367 Lawyer learn, inspire, engage
@penguinlibros 676,768 Publisher Libros, Regalar, Editorial
@kavita_krishnan 637,200 Politician Communist, Feminist, Author
@ScottJKyle1 598,107 - -
@ONUHumanRights 597,028 Human Rights Human Rights, Colombia, Representation
@NY_Comic_Con 584,365 Event Organizer Comic books, Geek culture, Pop culture

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

love (4,878) mom (3,434) lover (2,838) life (2,797) wife (2,655) mother (1,809) writer (1,800) outlander (1,774) music (1,641) teacher (1,506)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#outlander (327) #blm (193) #resist (146) #writingcommunity (128) #blacklivesmatter (99) #writer (93) #samheughan (92) #amwriting (88) #voteblue (70) #maga (57)

54,027

Followers With Bio

45,973

Followers Without Bio

54.03%

% With Bio

45.97%

% 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 3,224 analyzed

292,747

Combined Engagement

0

Total Likes

292,747

Total Retweets

58,549

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

0%

With Hashtags

100%

With @Mentions

20%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Fan Engagement Book Promotion Literary Community

Key Insights & Takeaways

The author frequently interacts with fans through personal messages and birthday wishes, which fosters a sense of community. They promote their work and related content through links, encouraging readers to engage further. Their tweets often highlight fan favorites and emotional moments from their books, which resonates deeply with their audience.

Strengths

  • + Strong engagement rates above platform average
  • + Established follower base of 364,949
  • + 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 @Writer_DG reveals an well-established Twitter presence with 364,949 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 472.7 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