writing wednesdays: pinterest boards

In addition to starting a notebook for each project, I also create a Pinterest board. During the drafting phase, I keep the board private because I'm superstitious (don't judge!) and I don't like sharing story information before the story is ready for prime time.

The types of images I save: locations, objects that pique my interest and have a part in the story (even if only a small mention), animals that remind me of a character in the book, recipes, or anything else that fits with the story.

The one thing you won't find, though ... photos representing the various characters. I've always resisted putting an actual face to the people in my mind. Likewise when I read, I don't want someone else's vision hijacking my imagination. 

You can check out the story boards for The Distance Home and Carousel Beach, and see the images that inspired me during the writing process.