I have found Pinterest to be a very helpful tool to improve my writing. Even though it seems counter-intuitive because it’s all about visual images.
One way that I’m using Pinterest to improve my writing is I created a pin board called Writing. On that board I have a collection of images that link to some of the most helpful writing links that I have found.
On that board, you’ll find links to:
How to Be a Writer: 201 Compelling Tips
Why The Hunger Games is the Future of Writing
17 School Writing Rules You Need to Unlearn in the Real World
From Idea to Publication in 29 Days
Confessions of an English Tutor: The Two Writing Errors EVERYBODY Makes Writing
…plus many more! If you’d like to see what other gems that I’ve got go take a look. If you’re on Pinterest feel free to follow that board so that you can see more useful posts that I will be sharing!
Another way to use Pinterest to improve your writing
You will find a lot of pins floating around Pinterest that have inspirational quotes about writing and even writing tips:
Have you ever used Pinterest to improve your writing? What are your tips? Or if you’ve never used Pinterest for your writing, I’d love to hear your thoughts!
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I have started using Pinterest to sort pictures into categories, with some being related to my books. I find images that inspire me or that remind me of one of my characters, and I add them to my boards. In this way, I can look back at those images and be better able to describe the clothes, characters, scenes, and other important items.
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Stacy Claflin Reply:
October 10th, 2012 at 7:17 pm
That’s a great idea, Donya. Thank you for sharing!
Stacy
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When I saw the title, I though…Pinterest? To improve writing? Well, call me intrigued!
I love the things you have pinned! I am a serial list-maker and bookmarker, so I very much like the idea of having all this inspiration and information together in one spot. Thanks for sharing this!
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Stacy Claflin Reply:
October 12th, 2012 at 3:45 pm
Hi Raina,
I’m glad that you found this helpful!
Thanks for stopping by!
Stacy
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I’ve never thought of Pinterest as a tool to improve writing. But that’s maybe I’m using it for a different purpose? Now that you mentioned it, I’d say yes it could. Not make your writing better per se but all the pictures and quotes you see there could inspire you to be better.
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Stacy Claflin Reply:
October 12th, 2012 at 3:46 pm
Yes, some of the quotes and pictures can be very inspiring – and educational!
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I have only used pinterest to save my favorite quotes, pictures and books. Never thought about saving my favorite posts on a related topic.
BRILLIANT!!! Doing this now!
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Stacy Claflin Reply:
October 12th, 2012 at 3:47 pm
I’m glad that this has helped you! That’s one of my favorite ways to use Pinterest. It took me a while to figure it out, but it’s a really great way to organize useful posts!
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After reading this all of this marketing efforts, I will use it as soon as possible. Thanks for sharing such as unique writing. I want more writing from you.
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I have to say that I am a ‘pinterest junkie’. I just love flicking through the beautiful images.My latest article was inspired by pinterest.
Thanks for reiterating the facts.:)
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Sure thing that Pinterest is not just for pictures alone., we should make full use of it. The post does some help for me, thanks for sharing!
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Pinterest also now allows visitors to a board to suggest a category if the board doesn’t have one. It’s a great way to help the board creator optimize their boards, so be sure to recommend a category if you are asked.
Cheers!
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Stacy Claflin Reply:
October 13th, 2012 at 9:48 am
Hi Erda,
Optimizing the boards is really important if you want to attract followers! I’ve gone through and optimized my boards and now I get all kinds of repins and likes from total strangers. I get new followers daily, too!
Thanks for sharing, it’s good to help others who don’t understand the whole optimization process.
Thanks for stopping by,
Stacy
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Great writing board Stacy (I’ve followed you) and I love, love, LOVE Pinterest! As an artist and visual person by nature for me Pinterest is like a kid in a candy store. I haven’t used it to improve my writing, although now I’ll be keeping an eye out for opportunities. I do use it to promote my books and – based on some of the email I get – welcomed more than a few new subscribers to my blog. Thanks for the inspiration!
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I have first time read that Pinterest is one of the best tool to improve writing. I am really searching such tools to improve the writing.
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i recently joined pinterest but didn’t used Pinterest for writing, but after reading this post i am going to give it a shot thanks for this great post Stacy and keep up the good work…
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I use Pinterest for ideas for posts and have been really pleased with it. It is a great resource for ideas.
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I’m not a big user of Pinterest Stacy but I use Evernote for this type of thing. Usually for headlines, I have a swipe file that I revert to all the time but I think I have them in my Pinterest account as well. Thought others might find them helpful too.
Great share.
~Adrienne
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I hardly use Pinterest at all Stacy. It’s on my to do list,but I can never find the time. However I did share your pin board for writing with my Facebook friends.
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Stacy Claflin Reply:
October 19th, 2012 at 1:52 pm
Thank you very much, Paul. I appreciate that! Have a great weekend!
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Thanks for sharing these links. Your article shows how much I misunderstand the potential of some social networks out there. Your point to Pinterest is something definitely worth trying. Cheers
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I never knew Pinterest can be used for writing. Thanks for this great info, Stacy.
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I never thought about Pinterest that sense, but what else can’t you learn from it. I love the idea of creating a board with that type of topic where you can help others learn something new and repin it at the same time. That’s really good. Thanks for the tip!
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Whether Pinterest improves your writing or not, but one thing is certain that it does make you good at writing catchy titles that!
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Pinterest is a really nice platform that I use from time to time. I like collecting cute pictures of things to do in my spare time, like DIY crafts and other things, heehee! But I have used it for writing. I write stories as a hobby, and I take inspiration from much of what I find on there…
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Now a days Pinterest is very useful as like Facebook. It helps to grow up of our business.
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Oh…Thanks for the amazing collection board. Followed you. Really great stuff you got there. Have a good day.
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I love writing. This is a great idea. I’ll try to go find your board and follow it. Blessings, Amy
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Hi,
I think Blogging is one the best way to improve your writing.
And most the people use pinterest just because of the picture’s and different product images.
But i will try to improve my writing through pinterest.
Thanks for a great and unique post!
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Pinterest is a valuable network of Social Meida, & this is such a great article to know more about Pinterest & how to use Pinterest in right way !
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Hey, Stacy! You wrote another great article. I’ll go find inspiration on Pinterest too. Thanks for sharing. I like that I always learn new things on your website.
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Excellent information. Blogs have a lot of power and your suggestions are great tools for maximizing that power.
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Interesting points. I never thought about Pintrest in such a way and I think it’s time to change it. Thanks for valuable info!
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I love writing. Nice info but i think Blogging is the superb way to improve your writing. and even now a days most of people to improve our writing with blogging even i also..Well i am impress to read your such a nice article that’s why i will try to improve my writing through pinterest.
Thanks for sharing a nice post!
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You are right! I’m trying to get used with Pinterest. Unfortunately it is quite “invisible” in Italy. It seems nobody care about it and it is difficult to convince customers to use it also for brand marketing
Thanks
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i never thought pinterest is a best tool for improving writing. After reading this article i fully agree with you.Thanks for this post stacy.
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