Behind the Blog | Tips & Tools

This ongoing collection brings together both current and past posts, all focused on evergreen blogging strategies that continue to work.

Behind the Blog | Tips & Tools — a cozy, neutral-toned workspace representing book blogging systems, planning, and creative workflows

Welcome to Behind the Blog — a Sunday Series where I pull 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, this is the practical side of book blogging.

Whether you’re a fellow book blogger or simply curious how it all comes together, these posts are designed to be approachable, realistic, and easy to apply — no overwhelm required.

How I design Pinterest pins in Canva for my book blog

How I Design Pinterest Pins in Canva for Book Bloggers

A step-by-step look at how I design clean, readable Pinterest pins that actually drive clicks to my book blog.

 Pinterest tips for book bloggers using Canva to design clean, readable pins'

Pinterest Tips for Book Bloggers (What’s Working for Me Right Now)

What’s working for me right now on Pinterest — from pin volume to board strategy and realistic growth.
Cozy desk with a book, coffee, and a simple SEO checklist for book bloggers

Easy SEO Checklist for Book Review Posts

A simple, no-stress SEO checklist to help your book reviews get found without overthinking it.

 Cozy desk with a book, coffee, and phone with blogging tools on screen

Tools I Use to Run My Book Blog Smoothly

The everyday tools I rely on to stay organized, consistent, and sane as a long-term book blogger.
Cozy blogger workspace with laptop, planner, and coffee used for Pinterest planning at Forever Book Lover

My Pinterest Posting Schedule and Analytics Routine

Exactly how I plan, post, and track Pinterest content without spending all day on it.

From My Book Blogging Series (2025)

Foundational posts from my original Sunday Series, focused on building, growing, and sustaining a book blog — still relevant and still working.

Cozy reading scene with open book, coffee, glasses and sweater representing the passion behind book blogging

Book Blogging Today – Why It’s More Than Just a Website

A big-picture look at modern book blogging and why long-term growth now requires more than just posting reviews.

 Social media workspace with laptop, books, and coffee representing book blog promotion across social platforms

Promoting Your Book Blog Across Social Media

How to promote your book blog intentionally across social platforms without burning out or posting everywhere at once.
Cozy reading scene with open book, coffee, glasses and sweater representing the passion behind book blogging

Turn Your Book Blog Into Income: From Passion Project to Profit

An honest look at realistic monetization options for book bloggers — from affiliates to ads and sustainable income streams.

 Organized desk with books, calendar, and planning materials representing editorial planning for book bloggers

Editorial Planning and Content Strategy for Book Bloggers

A practical approach to planning content that supports consistency, creativity, and long-term blog growth.
Cozy reading scene with open book, coffee, glasses and blanketrepresenting the passion behind book blogging

How to Get Your Book Reviews Seen

Strategies for helping your book reviews reach more readers through SEO, internal linking, and smart promotion.

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