How can you, an author, most effectively use Goodreads as a bridge to a huge community of potential readers for your book? I consulted the work of novel marketing expert Thomas Umstattd Jr. for some tips. Obviously it’s a great idea to start using Goodreads as a reader, sharing what you are reading with others. […]
Authors, find your audience on Goodreads
Many authors spend a lot of time on Facebook hoping to sell some books. But Facebook is filled with people who aren’t readers, and who aren’t in the mood for buying right then anyway–they’re there to be social. So most of your time and effort results in no book sales. A far better use of […]