We’re turning up the heat all over the site and our social to celebrate the stories that set our hearts aflutter: it's Romance Week! Any author is welcome to participate in Romance Week on Goodreads, February 6 – 14. Here are six simple things authors can do to get in on the action:
1. Enable Ask the Author. Don’t just tell your fans you love them; show them how much you do. Readers jump at any chance to interact with their favorite authors, so tell them to submit questions to you via Ask the Author on your profile page.
Find Ask the Author on your author dashboard when you’re signed into your account. It’s ok if it’s your first time: read Best Practices here.
2. Use #RomanceWeek in all your activity. This allows readers to discover your content across social channels, and gives you the chance to amplify your message to all those participating.![Romance Week Kiss]()
3. Tell us a love story in 14 words. We've compiled a few of our favorites for the launch, but we always want more! Post yours to Twitter, on your Goodreads blog, or in your writing section.
4. Tease us with something new. Excite readers by sharing an excerpt of your upcoming book, or a glimpse at your next cover on Goodreads.
5. Vote for your favorite fictional couple. We want to know: Which characters have the best love story? Add your candidates here. Remember, you can’t add or vote for your own books, but you can choose between Katniss and Peeta, Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth, Romeo and Juliet, Gideon and Eva, and many others!
6. Browse our list of top 100 romance books and shelve the books you want to read! Romance authors were readers first, so show off your passion.
Of course, these guidelines don’t mean savvy romance authors should limit their creativity. We love to see what you come up with to make the most of this opportunity. Let your readers vote on their favorite cover model, share the most romantic line you’ve ever read (or written), or recommend your favorite romance books. Pretty much anything goes!
Keep an eye on the Goodreads Blog, check out our growing list of Featured Authors taking questions, browse the romance giveaways, and join the conversation on Twitter all week using #RomanceWeek.
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posted by Cynthia on February, 03
1. Enable Ask the Author. Don’t just tell your fans you love them; show them how much you do. Readers jump at any chance to interact with their favorite authors, so tell them to submit questions to you via Ask the Author on your profile page.
Find Ask the Author on your author dashboard when you’re signed into your account. It’s ok if it’s your first time: read Best Practices here.
2. Use #RomanceWeek in all your activity. This allows readers to discover your content across social channels, and gives you the chance to amplify your message to all those participating.
3. Tell us a love story in 14 words. We've compiled a few of our favorites for the launch, but we always want more! Post yours to Twitter, on your Goodreads blog, or in your writing section.
4. Tease us with something new. Excite readers by sharing an excerpt of your upcoming book, or a glimpse at your next cover on Goodreads.
5. Vote for your favorite fictional couple. We want to know: Which characters have the best love story? Add your candidates here. Remember, you can’t add or vote for your own books, but you can choose between Katniss and Peeta, Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth, Romeo and Juliet, Gideon and Eva, and many others!
6. Browse our list of top 100 romance books and shelve the books you want to read! Romance authors were readers first, so show off your passion.
Of course, these guidelines don’t mean savvy romance authors should limit their creativity. We love to see what you come up with to make the most of this opportunity. Let your readers vote on their favorite cover model, share the most romantic line you’ve ever read (or written), or recommend your favorite romance books. Pretty much anything goes!
Keep an eye on the Goodreads Blog, check out our growing list of Featured Authors taking questions, browse the romance giveaways, and join the conversation on Twitter all week using #RomanceWeek.
Next: Romance Authors Make the Best Marketers
You might also like: Five Things to Remember When Engaging on Goodreads
Goodreads Authors can subscribe to the Monthly Author Newsletter by editing their account settings.
posted by Cynthia on February, 03