I thought Pinterest was mostly for people who collected recipes and craft ideas. But when I joined an online writing group, the mentors shared all sorts of things to try out–from writing devotionals and blog posts to marketing and utilizing social media.
One author, who writes historical novels, showed us the large notebooks where she gathers information for future books. She also uses Pinterest when she finds photos similar how her heroine might look, what she might wear, where she could live, how she would travel, what would be in her local newspaper.
I tried it and it’s become very handy. Pinterest allows so many more categories (called “boards”) than this website does. Besides a WWII category, I’ve created “boards” for each Wilson brother, for each plane one of them flew, each ship one of them was assigned to. It’s visual and is the handiest place to find older stories.
Some fun boards: Cars, Christmas, Crafts, Country School, Early Ancestors, Faith, Guest Bloggers, Poems, Purple Heart, Quilts, Recipes, Steam Engines, Thanksgiving, and Tractors. My newest category is called Medical Stuff.
Take a look. You might enjoy exploring my Pinterest page, and you might just like to start one of your own. Yes, Pinterest is fun!
You have certainly been busy, Joy. My compliments!
Hey, one benefit of being mostly homebound!
I certainly haven’t made the most of Pinterest. Thanks for reminding us what can be done.
An author replied (LinkedIn)”I’ve used Pinterest for my fiction writing for years.
I create boards for each book I write and include characters, settings, and specific places. I find the imagery helps me to bring depth and description to my writing in order to better transport the reader.
It also helps me to visualize the characters in finer detail. For some reason, having a picture of the character brings them closer and creates a deeper understanding of who they are and their motivations – and that’s what propels any story..”
What a great reminder!
Thanks, Deb. I would never have explored it if someone hadn’t showed how they used it in a creative way!
Thanks for the reminder to get back to the ‘care and keeping’ of my Pinterest page, Joy! 🥰
Care and keeping. I like that, Vicki!
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What a great post about fun boards to create. Thank you, Joy!
Thank you, Wynne. I’m thankful someone pointed it out!
I do like Pinterest! I will be sure to check out your boards!!! 🙂
I LOVE Pinterest! I’ve used it a lot for the Sunday School curriculum I’m developing for preschoolers at church. One of my favorite boards is of all the toys I remember having a child. So many things I’d totally forgotten about…. like Avon pins my mom used to give to my sister and me for holidays. They always had a little compartment that opened and had perfume inside. 🥰
When we moved into this home, I pinned decorating ideas from the 20s and 30s. So helpful!
Oh, Lynne, this is just dear! Pinterest was made for you, even hairstyles for little girls. Avon pins! I forgot about those.
I started a Pinterest page and refer to it for pictures I need, but I haven’t done anything with my page. You sure did catch on fast! 🙂
I started slowly years ago, but once I realized I could have separate ones for the WWII brothers and their planes and ships, I already had enough stories about each to make it worthwhile. I like how visual it is as well.
I’m glad Pinterest is working for you, Joy. I’ve never tried it. With my blog, Facebook, and Instagram, I’m busy enough. Do you have any thoughts on IG vs. FB? xo
Pinterest makes things easier for me. Is IG Instagram? I post there because it’s visual, but I’ve got fewer interactions there than the others.
Oh, yes, IG is Instagram. I’m finding that on IG and on my FB page, there is little interaction. My blog is my main social media platform. I’ll have to check out Pinterest though, so thanks for sharing your experience.
Interesting, Joy.
Thank you, Tim.