November 9, 2026
A reader finishes your book and leaves a thoughtful Goodreads review, describing the atmosphere, mentioning a character they’re still thinking about, or explaining how a chapter helped them approach a […]
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November 6, 2026
Authors know a key aspect of writing and publishing a novel is seeking reader feedback. And finishing a novel changes the kind of response you need. Earlier in the writing […]
November 4, 2026
We all know what it’s like to step out of our comfort zone, and for some authors, asking for book reviews is exactly that thing. It can definitely feel awkward. […]
November 2, 2026
Reaching out to advance readers is a crucial step in book promotion so how do you find the right readers? Maybe you start by announcing that advance reader copies are […]
October 30, 2026
A published author without book reviews is like a library without books: it just won’t work. You know the value of those reviews and you’ve put real effort into acquiring […]
October 28, 2026
Launch week may be long behind you, but you still have plenty of opportunities to reach more readers with your book. Did you know that older books reviewed on Goodreads […]
October 26, 2026
You published your book because you wanted people to read it, yet what if continuing to talk about it starts to feel uncomfortable? People will only read your book if […]
October 21, 2026
Now that you know how vital advance readers are for your book it’s time to begin another crucial step in your publishing process: a Goodreads ARC campaign. For most self-published […]
October 19, 2026
Considering a reader service for your book? You probably have one important question: What exactly are you paying for? Terms such as “ARC readers,” “review services,” and “paid review campaigns” […]
October 16, 2026
You have a book launch to plan and a finite amount of time, energy, and money to spend. Among your many goals: getting more readers to notice the book. Another […]
October 14, 2026
You might assume that when you collect more reviews on Goodreads, you sell more books. But the relationship between Goodreads reviews and book sales isn’t that simple. Reviews don’t guarantee […]
October 12, 2026
Goodreads policies reviewed September 2026. Asking readers to review your book feels surprisingly complicated: You want genuine feedback and greater visibility for your work, but you also want to respect […]
October 9, 2026
You’ve recruited a group of advance readers, your book is nearly ready, and launch day is getting closer. Now those readers need the book itself, your Advance Reader Copy (ARC), […]
October 5, 2026
A reader discovers your book through any of the usual ways: a recommendation, a social post, an interview, a review, or even a Goodreads page. The premise catches their attention, […]
October 2, 2026
Think about the last time someone recommended a book. Maybe a friend mentioned it, or you saw the cover on social media. Maybe the title popped up somewhere while you […]
September 28, 2026
You open your book’s Amazon page and notice something unsettling: The review count has dropped. Maybe one review disappeared. Maybe several did. Either way, it’s understandable to have questions: Did […]
September 25, 2026
You know reviews matter. But as soon as you start researching where those reviews should appear, suddenly the advice gets complicated: Should you focus on Amazon because that’s where people […]
September 23, 2026
When you think about Goodreads, you probably think of reviews. Although those Goodreads reviews matter, they’re only one part of what makes the platform useful for self-published authors. Goodreads reviews […]