Looking for help navigating the busy world of book marketing? You've come to the right place! There's a ton of helpful information about effective book promotion for authors right here on the Goodreads Authors & Advertisers Blog. We pulled together an overview of some of our most popular articles to get you started.
How Authors Can Engage with Readers and Book Reviewers on Goodreads
Here's what you can do if you have some time and are willing to invest it.
Your Goodreads Author Marketing Timeline
An overview of activities on what to do on Goodreads leading up to publication.
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Advice from Intisar Khanani
Marketing advice from a self-published Young Adult author.
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Advice from Josiah Bancroft
Marketing advice from a self-pusblished Science Fiction author.
The Benefits of Running a Kindle Ebook Giveaway
Give away more books, and get them in the hands of readers faster.
How to Optimize Your Goodreads Profile Picture
Strike a pose! And make sure it's a good one with these tips.
Fauzia Burke is the founder and president of FSB Associates, one of the first firms to specialize in online publicity and marketing for publishers and authors. The following isn an excerpt from her book, Online Marketing for Busy Authors: A Step-by-Step Guide: There has never been a better time to be an author, because for the first time authors have direct access to their readers. While there is more competition in the marketplace, there is also more opportunity... Continue reading
Jane Friedman has spent more than 20 years in the publishing industry as a writer, editor, publisher, and professor. The following is an excerpt from her newest book, The Business of Being a Writer: To establish a full-time living from your writing, it’s essential to learn basic marketing principles. There is something of a formula, and it looks like this... Continue reading
Three Things Readers Want to See from Authors on Goodreads
These are the most essential things to do to maintain a presence on Goodreads.
Five Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Goodreads Giveaways
We've updated the program with some top-requested benefits.
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