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How writers can use Pinterest

How writers can use Pinterest

Recently I had the pleasure of being the guest on #PinChat to talk Pinterest for authors and bloggers with Kelly Lieberman, we talked about how writers and bloggers can use Pinterest. I contributed to APE: Author, Publisher, Entrepreneur — How to Publish a Book, with a section called  How to Pin your Way to Success — An Author’s Guide to Pinterest in which I discuss how and why authors can Continue reading

Pinterest quietly pops out a fantastic new layout

Pinterest quietly pops out a fantastic new layout

While Facebook was off with their big update show and Google+ snuck in a juicy update, Pinterest quietly gave selected users a preview of what they've been up to behind the scenes at Pinterest. How do you know if you have the option to see the preview? You'll see this on the left side of your screen:   If you have this preview, you can toggle between the new and the old version Continue reading

Tips for Smarter Pinning

Tips for Smarter Pinning

There's more to Pinterest than "just pinning" and learning a few extra tips can maximize your Pinterest activities. While I love to spend time pinning, I also maximize my time there by finding ways to use it for creating content that I can share on other social platforms and learn while I'm there. These are a few things that I wanted to share for this week's Fab Five Friday. 1. Repinly "helps Continue reading

Pinterest Tips

Pinterest Tips

Looking to dig a little deeper into Pinterest and see what you can do besides your basic pinning? This week's fab five (ok, I really can't limit myself to five, sorry) Pinterest tips will give you some new inspiration and hopefully make your pinning more productive. Pinterest is the ultimate visual playground so, of course, use really good, interesting images on your blog. Be wise and here are Continue reading

Pinteresting Pinterest Resources

Pinteresting Pinterest Resources

Pinterest is chugging along, gaining more momentum as it goes. It is gaining respect throughout the social media communities as it rises in members and referrals to web traffic. Sure, it can just be a 100% fun place to look for recipes and sunset photos however; there are many practical uses for individuals and large companies alike. This week's Fab Five Friday is an homage to Continue reading