Direct message Twitter contacts

Direct messages can only be received from people you follow unless you enable direct messages from anyone in your Twitter account settings.

To direct message a Twitter contact

1. Locate the contact in a Twitter stream and tap one of their tweets. 
2. Tap the contact’s avatar (profile picture).
3. Tap Direct message  at the bottom of the screen.
4. Enter your message, and then tap Send .

OR

1. Tap Compose in the bottom-right corner.
2. Tap Select Social Networks .
3. Tap to select a Twitter profile to send the message with, and then tap the arrowhead to close.
4. Enter d followed by the @Twitterhandle you are messaging, followed by your message.
5. Tap Send .