I don’t know if you’ve seen Pinterest–its this cool new site where you create boards (categories) that you pin (post) and repin (repost from other people’s boards) pictures and pictures with links that you find interesting. It’s addictive eye candy and I love it. The boards can be about food, fashion, crafts, athletics, design, people–you name it–it’s probably there. But what I really like about it, is how great a tool it is for writers. If you like to make visual picture boards for your stories (I do) then this is a great way to do it. It’s also a very visual way to share your vision of your book with your readers. Here, I’ll show you what I mean…
Kim’s Pinterest Board for TOUCHING THE SURFACE
Of course it’s a work in progress and I’ll keep adding to it as I find the right pictures, but I think it’s just fun to see my story come alive in different ways. Just like a playlist gives audio depth to writing, a picture is worth a thousand words extra words. And we all know how long it can take to get those words just right on the page. :o)
Are you on Pinterest? How do you like to use it? If you haven’t seen it before, check it out and let me know what you think.
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Cool Pinterest page! Now I’m even more excited to read TOUCHING THE SURFACE!
Glad you like it. Can’t believe it’s on the Wolf Pack tour!!! *shivers*
Kim, your Pinterest page really adds so much visual interest to Touching the Surface! I love your character photos – I think I’ll be visualizing the actors when I read your book! And I love the photos of Mohonk, the trees, and the origami birds. So cool.
And I think you’re right, that Pinterest can be a great tool for writers – a visual realization of the pictures inside a writer’s mind. I’m definitely going to look into starting a Pinterest page, too!
Yay!!! You’re gonna love it!!!
Kim! Just wanted to say how much I love your new website. It’s gorgeous, which is fitting, because your book looks gorgeous too.
Can’t wait to read it! And thanks for doing a blog interview. Obviously, I’ll post it closer to the pub date.
I first heard of Pinterest at a New Year’s Day party, where a young, 20-something cousin asked me if I was on there. This is the first time I’ve seen what it can do, though. And what a great idea, to post your visions of your characters and settings.
Awwww Joanne–thanks so much. You are so sweet. Now, go sign up for Pinterest!!!!