Pinterest Research Workflow: Turn Pins Into a Structured Reference Library

By Alex Chen • 6 min read
Pinterest Research Workflow: Turn Pins Into a Structured Reference Library

Writers, academics, and researchers use Pinterest too. It's great for visual research, costume design, or historical setting references.

Citations and Sources

When doing research, the source matters. Use the note field to add the citation. 'Source: Victorian London Street Life, page 42.'

Cross-Referencing

Use Wiki-links ([[Link]]) to connect characters to locations. Tag a pin with #CharacterA and #LocationB to show they are linked.

Suddenly, a board isn't just a mood board; it's a story bible.