Pinterest still works for book bloggers — here’s what’s actually working for me right now.
Pinterest still makes sense for book bloggers — especially when you post reviews, seasonal reading lists, recipes/book pairings, and blogger resources like this series. The good news is you don’t have to pin all day to see results. Here’s what I’m doing right now on Forever Book Lover that keeps things consistent but not overwhelming.
Behind the Blog | Tips & Tools Sunday Series
This Sunday Series pulls back the curtain on the systems, tools, and workflows I use to keep Forever Book Lover running smoothly — from designing Pinterest pins to managing SEO and staying consistent behind the scenes.
Whether you’re a fellow book blogger or just curious how it all comes together, these posts are designed to be practical, approachable, and easy to apply.
Series Posts:
• How I Design Pinterest Pins in Canva for Book Bloggers
• Pinterest Tips for Book Bloggers (What’s Working for Me Right Now)
• Easy SEO Checklist for Book Review Posts Coming Soon
• Tools I Use to Run My Blog Smoothly Coming Soon
• My Pinterest Posting Schedule & Analytics Routine Coming Feb 1
1. Create two Canva pins per post
One thing that’s helped me is making two pins for every new post. Same URL, same content — but I change the headline or layout. For example, for a blogger tips post I might do:
- “Pinterest Tips for Book Bloggers” (clean headline)
- “How I Use Canva + Pinterest Together” (more personal)
This gives me options to test without designing from scratch every time, and Pinterest loves fresh-looking pins.
2. Use Canva Pro’s schedule option
This is one of the biggest time-savers in my workflow.
Since I use Canva Pro, I rely on the Share → Schedule option so my pin is already set to go live on Pinterest. It’s very “set it and ready to go,” which I love on days when I’m balancing work, family time, and a little personal reset.
3. Post new content midday, repins in the evening
What’s working for me right now:
- 12:00–1:00 pm: I post a pin for the new blog post — a few hours after the post goes live.
- 7:00–8:00 pm: I post or repin something that already had good engagement (a popular recipe, a seasonal reading list, or a blogger resource).
That rhythm keeps my account active without feeling like I’m chasing the algorithm all day.
4. Name your boards like your blog categories
Since I already organize content like my Seasonal Reads series on the blog, I try to mirror that structure on Pinterest. It helps Pinterest understand what the board is about and makes pinning faster.
Examples:
- Behind the Blog Tips
- Book Blogger Resources
- Seasonal Romance Reads
- Recipes for Book Club
Your naming should match what you actually post on Blogger — Pinterest likes clarity.
You can browse my Pinterest boards here to see how I organize everything by category — from Blogger Resources to Seasonal Reads.
5. Write Pinterest descriptions like mini blog intros
Instead of one-line descriptions, I write 2–3 sentences that sound like me and include keywords:
“Book blogger Pinterest tips for creating Canva pins, posting at the right time, and driving traffic back to your reviews and seasonal reading lists. Perfect if you run a cozy romance blog.”
That hits your keyword (Pinterest tips for book bloggers) but still sounds human.
6. Pin fresh, not just often
Pinterest has been clear that they prefer fresh pin images. So instead of pinning the exact same graphic everywhere, I’ll:
- Swap the background to a lighter neutral
- Change “tips” to “checklist”
- Use a different mockup or book image
It’s still the same blog post — just a fresher entry point.
7. Check analytics monthly
Because we’re bloggers (and not full-time Pinterest managers), I think monthly is enough. I look for:
- Which pins got the most saves
- Which topics got the most outbound clicks
- Which pin styles people engaged with (photo vs. solid background)
Then I make more of what’s working — usually seasonal posts, reading lists, and blogger help posts like this one.
This isn’t about doing more — it’s about doing what fits your blog and your life. Pinterest should support your content, not steal all your time.
Affiliate tools I actually use:
- Desk or phone stand for taking quick bookish photos
- Bookish props / décor for flat lays
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