Not long ago, I wrote an article about Pinterest but never really got into the nitty gritty because I was new to the platform and had no clue what to do on there. Recently, I’ve been finding it easier and more fun to use than Facebook or Twitter. There aren’t that many annoying restraints or constant algorithm changes—yet! Also, I can save time on all my social media accounts by sharing interesting pins to Facebook, Google or Instagram, sites that all favor images.
So let’s start today by using the search engine to find cool people and boards.
Search Terms That Could be Useful
In a Pinterest search you will find several search options which can confuse some people. There’s a small almost unnoticable tab that you can click on where a list of all of the most popular subjects on Pinterest pop up. 
For the sake of this post, we’re just going to go to Film, Music & Books where you’ll find this: 
As you can see there are a whole lot of irrelevant non-book related things that were pulled up from this search. However, you can narrow that search by typing something more specific like: Book Lovers.
When you do that you will be presented with the All Pins tab as well as the, Your Pins, Pinners and finally, Boards. If you’re looking for something or someone specific, Pinners or Boards are what you want to choose. Also, if you look toward the top of the page you’ll see several other tabs relating to the words (topic) you have searched. 
If you’re not careful, you can spend hours on Pinterest as I sometimes find myself doing. So here are a few search terms that will speed up your search.
Book reviewers
Writing Tips
StoryBeats
Fiction
Books
Tip: You can sign up for Pinterest’s own blog which gives tips and tricks on how to navigate the site.
Boards with Writing Tips
If you’re constantly looking to improve your craft or even looking to challenge yourself as a writer, then Pinterest has you covered. Here are a few boards with everything from character development tips to jokes about writing.
~Writer~ is a board by Sian Rickett’s who pins good tips and half a million other pinners agree!
To Write Characters by Rowena Murillo, has several interesting boards for authors filled with solid tips on the psychology of characters.
Writing Tips from Hazell Longuet, has everything from grammar to productivity.
Character Personality Traits is a board by yours truly, where I post about personality traits and psychological disorders.
Write ✏️✏️✏️ D.i.a.n.a. G.u.n.d.e.l.a.c.h. has tips and jokes.
Boards with Publishing Tips
What indie author doesn’t need marketing advice these days? Here are a few boards for those of you looking for some resources.
Author Resources is another board by yours truly and it’s filled with everything from free books on self-publishing, to lists of book reviewers and advertisers.
Self-Publishing 101 is a board by Self Pub Nation and is for newbies, naturally.
Book Promotion and Publicity by Your Writer Platform also has awesome pins about promotion and publishing.
How to Sell More Books a board from Penny Sansevieri, from the Author Marketing Experts Inc. has everything you’ve ever wanted to know about DIY Publishing.
Quotes & Funny Stuff
Want to post something inspiring or funny to your readers but have nothing to say? Then try seeking out quotes and jokes, they’re everywhere on Pinterest and some of them are unique.
The Daily Quotes
Like Love Quotes
Quote Book
A Sense of Humor
Truths and Humor
Some Familiar Brands
Yes, companies feel just as pressured as we are to keep up appearances on social media.
Kobo
Amazon
Barnes & Noble
Wattpad
BookBub
Nook
Being True to Thyself
Like your books and website, your social media presence should be used as a business card, letting people know who you are, while your posts (pins) should show them what you can do. This is 20% of social media, the other 80% is sharing, commenting and connecting. Social media is not about collecting followers or faking engagement. No one benefits from that. When the marketing experts talk about building an author platform, they mean building a reputation. Social media is a great place where you can be you and show the world what you’re all about. This quote from the late Dr. Seuss says it all:
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