The Best Kept Secret in Book Marketing (That Most Authors Overlook)

What if there were a way to get your books discovered every day—without being glued to social media? Here's the truth: there is. And hardly any authors are using it the way they should.

In this episode of WriterSpark TV, I’m revealing the best kept secret in author marketing: Pinterest. It’s not just a platform for recipes and wedding inspo—it’s a quiet powerhouse that can drive traffic to your website, grow your email list, and help readers discover your books... long after you've logged off.

If you're a writer ready for smarter, sustainable marketing, this video is for you. Let’s shift how you think about Pinterest and unlock its full potential.

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✨ T I M E S T A M P S ✨
00:00 Intro
00:13 Why Pinterest is the best-kept marketing secret
00:30 Pinterest is not social media
00:51 3 reasons Pinterest works so well for authors
01:07 The shelf-life of social media posts compared to Pinterest
01:37 100-Day Pinterest challenge on Substack
02:00 Working smarter, not harder
02:15 Getting started
03:00 Quick Guide

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📺 WATCH NEXT:

→ 100 Day Pinterest Challenge
•    • Wait, Can You Use Pinterest to Grow Your A...  

→ Pinterest Power for Authors
• [   • How to Use Pinterest to Sell Your Books  

→ How to Use Pinterest to Grow Your Author Brand
•    • The Pinterest Strategy That Sells Books Wh...  


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🧰 TOOLS & RESOURCES
✦ Pinterest Power for Authors Course → https://writersparkacademy.podia.com/...
✦ Free Pinterest Quick Start Guide → [https://writersparkacademy.podia.com/...

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📣 ABOUT WRITERSPARK TV
I'm Melissa Bourbon—a national bestselling author of more than 35 novels, writing teacher, and Pinterest marketing strategist for authors. On WriterSpark TV, I share actionable strategies to help writers build a sustainable author platform using the power of Pinterest and strong storytelling foundations.

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