Pursue your personal publishing happily-ever-after
DARA Welcomes Melissa Bourbon Ramirez - October 25th
'Pinterest for Authors: Grow Your Platform Without Social Media Overwhelm'
Tired of chasing algorithms and posting daily just to stay visible? You’re not alone—and good news! You’re not out of options.
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In this eye-opening (and totally doable!) 1-hour session, bestselling author and writing educator Melissa Bourbon introduces authors to the long game of Pinterest—a powerful and underutilized tool for author visibility. With Pinterest, your content keeps working for you long after you hit publish.
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With more than 465 million monthly active users (98 million in the U.S. alone), Pinterest offers massive opportunity for discoverability—and yet, most authors aren’t using it at all.
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In this session, you’ll learn:
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Why Pinterest isn’t just “another platform” (hint: it’s not social—it’s searchable)
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What authors can pin—even if you don’t have a blog
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The basics of Pinterest SEO (and why keywords matter more than followers)
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How to use pins, boards, and lead magnets to build long-term visibility
Whether you’re traditionally published, indie, or just starting out, Pinterest can help you attract new readers, grow your email list, and build a platform that works quietly behind the scenes—while you write.
Come curious. Leave inspired and with a clear understanding of how and why Pinterest should be part of every author’s marketing strategy.
​Bio:
Melissa Bourbon is a national bestselling author of more than thirty-five novels, including the Book Magic Mysteries, the Magical Dressmaking series, and the Bread Shop Mysteries (written as Winnie Archer), and the upcoming novel, The House of Spells and Secrets, written as Ivy Cassidy. A former secondary English/Language Arts teacher and seasoned creative writing instructor, Melissa brings her passion for storytelling and education to every workshop she leads. She is the founder of WriterSpark Academy, an online school dedicated to helping writers strengthen their craft, find their voice, and build sustainable writing lives. Through in-person and virtual workshops, presentations, and online courses, Melissa inspires writers at all levels with engaging instruction rooted in real-world experience.
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Learn more at https://melissabourbon.com and https://writersparkacademy.com.
You can also find her on Instagram @bookishly_cozy and YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@realbourbonandbooks. Learn more about WriterSpark Book Cover Design at https://writersparkbookcovers.com/.
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If you are not a member of the DARA chapter, please register to attend this workshop. The attendance fee is $5.00 and includes the workshop recording. When payment has been received, you'll be sent the Zoom link.
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If you are a member of DARA, do not register. ​
At DARA, you will find...
DARA's Purpose & People
We are a non-profit, voluntary association of writers dedicated to raising and maintaining quality in the romance genre and its sub-genres. DARA works to accomplish this through advocating high professional standards and through the dissemination of information on writing and the publishing industry. DARA is chapter 56 of the Romance Writers of America.
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We welcome all writers serious about pursuing a personal publishing happily-ever-after.
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We invite you to come to a meeting or two, get to know us, and find out if you'd like to join our writing family.
DARA is a local chapter of RWA. Click to learn more.
