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Review / Write / Read Club (Indie & Self-Published)
— 664 members
— Last Activity 7 minutes ago
Goodreads Authors → General
Review / Write / Read Club (Indie & Self-Published) is a group for:
- Readers and authors of indie/SP books
- Reviewing and getting reviews for your ...more
Goodreads Authors → General
Review / Write / Read Club (Indie & Self-Published) is a group for:
- Readers and authors of indie/SP books
- Reviewing and getting reviews for your ...more
Goodreads Authors/Readers
— 57666 members
— Last Activity 1 hour, 5 min ago
Goodreads Authors → General
This group is dedicated to connecting readers with Goodreads authors. It is divided by genres, and includes folders for writing resources, book websit ...more
Goodreads Authors → General
This group is dedicated to connecting readers with Goodreads authors. It is divided by genres, and includes folders for writing resources, book websit ...more
Support for Indie Authors
— 16764 members
— Last Activity 1 hour, 32 min ago
Goodreads Authors → General
Officially 15k Members Strong & Climbing!!
Building and supporting a community of self-published authors dedicated to both sharing experiences and lear ...more
Goodreads Authors → General
Officially 15k Members Strong & Climbing!!
Building and supporting a community of self-published authors dedicated to both sharing experiences and lear ...more
First Readers (Beta Readers)
— 679 members
— Last Activity 2 hours, 24 min ago
Goodreads Authors → General
Reciprocal first reading of finished work. (Prior to e-publishing or sending off to agent/publisher.)
Goodreads Authors → General
Reciprocal first reading of finished work. (Prior to e-publishing or sending off to agent/publisher.)
Memoir Authors
— 1364 members
— Last Activity 2 hours, 26 min ago
Goodreads Authors → Biographies & Memoirs
A group for those who have written or are busy writing a memoir - let's share experiences. ...more
Goodreads Authors → Biographies & Memoirs
A group for those who have written or are busy writing a memoir - let's share experiences. ...more
Free Books & Kindle & ARC & Beta Readers & Giveaway
— 4072 members
— Last Activity 3 hours, 3 min ago
Goodreads Authors → General
A dedicated space where Authors and Passionate Readers connect. Our mission is to help authors reach genuine readers while giving readers easy access ...more
Goodreads Authors → General
A dedicated space where Authors and Passionate Readers connect. Our mission is to help authors reach genuine readers while giving readers easy access ...more
Get Honest Book Reviews without Review Swaps
— 2250 members
— Last Activity 3 hours, 10 min ago
Goodreads Authors → General
📚 Get Honest Amazon, Goodreads, Kobo, Audible, Bookbub, ARC & Beta Reviews
Add your book to the Revvue library and get discovered by active readers, au ...more
Goodreads Authors → General
📚 Get Honest Amazon, Goodreads, Kobo, Audible, Bookbub, ARC & Beta Reviews
Add your book to the Revvue library and get discovered by active readers, au ...more
Goodreaders
— 368 members
— Last Activity 5 hours, 16 min ago
Goodreads Authors → Literature & Fiction
This group is for self-publishing authors looking for an experienced and professional editor or proof reader for their work. Whatever stage your novel ...more
Goodreads Authors → Literature & Fiction
This group is for self-publishing authors looking for an experienced and professional editor or proof reader for their work. Whatever stage your novel ...more
Review Group
— 5910 members
— Last Activity 5 hours, 51 min ago
Goodreads Authors → General
Reviews are very important for Self-Published (SP), and Indie authors, just as they are for others. Unfortunately, though, many SP/Indie books don't g ...more
Goodreads Authors → General
Reviews are very important for Self-Published (SP), and Indie authors, just as they are for others. Unfortunately, though, many SP/Indie books don't g ...more
Genre Specific Review Groups
— 1687 members
— Last Activity 5 hours, 55 min ago
Goodreads Authors → Professional & Technical
Following the example of fellow Goodreads group, "Review Group", this group believes support for our Indie authors is extremely important. Many of the ...more
Goodreads Authors → Professional & Technical
Following the example of fellow Goodreads group, "Review Group", this group believes support for our Indie authors is extremely important. Many of the ...more
THE Group for Authors!
— 13085 members
— Last Activity 6 hours, 12 min ago
Goodreads Authors → General
This is a group for authors to discuss their craft, as well as publishing and book marketing.
Goodreads Authors → General
This is a group for authors to discuss their craft, as well as publishing and book marketing.
Multi-Genre Writers post your books here
— 124 members
— Last Activity Sep 22, 2026 11:41AM
Goodreads Authors → General
This group is for anyone who writes and reads multi-genre books. Authors are free to post anything related to their book publications, reviews, videos ...more
Goodreads Authors → General
This group is for anyone who writes and reads multi-genre books. Authors are free to post anything related to their book publications, reviews, videos ...more
Promote Children's Books
— 255 members
— Last Activity Sep 22, 2026 11:39AM
Goodreads Authors → Children's Books
This group is specifically created to help promote our own children's books and to help promote other authors as well. People who have the most succes ...more
Goodreads Authors → Children's Books
This group is specifically created to help promote our own children's books and to help promote other authors as well. People who have the most succes ...more
Authors-Readers Connect
— 782 members
— Last Activity Sep 22, 2026 11:03AM
Goodreads Authors → General
Want new readers/books?
There are lots of groups where authors and readers can connect, right? That's probably what you're thinking. And that's a valid ...more
Goodreads Authors → General
Want new readers/books?
There are lots of groups where authors and readers can connect, right? That's probably what you're thinking. And that's a valid ...more
Fun-tastic Children's Books (Slugs Welcome)
— 234 members
— Last Activity Sep 22, 2026 10:33AM
Goodreads Authors → Children's Books
The Goodreads home of Facebook group, Fun-tastic Children's Books (Slugs Welcome).
A place where children's/YA authors can mingle, support each other, ...more
Goodreads Authors → Children's Books
The Goodreads home of Facebook group, Fun-tastic Children's Books (Slugs Welcome).
A place where children's/YA authors can mingle, support each other, ...more
Kids Reads
— 612 members
— Last Activity Sep 22, 2026 10:30AM
Goodreads Authors → Children's Books
This is a support group for those who read, write, or would like to write children's books. You don't have to be a children's book author to belong. Y ...more
Goodreads Authors → Children's Books
This is a support group for those who read, write, or would like to write children's books. You don't have to be a children's book author to belong. Y ...more
Self-Help Authors Discussion Forum
— 164 members
— Last Activity Sep 22, 2026 05:36AM
Goodreads Authors → Nonfiction
Self-help authors play great role in shaping the personality of people and change their attitude of life. While fiction provides entertainment, self-h ...more
Goodreads Authors → Nonfiction
Self-help authors play great role in shaping the personality of people and change their attitude of life. While fiction provides entertainment, self-h ...more
Connecting Readers and Writers
— 3965 members
— Last Activity Sep 21, 2026 04:36PM
Goodreads Authors → General
We connect adventurous readers with Indie Authors.
This group is about connecting writers with readers in a way that has not been done on Goodreads bef ...more
Goodreads Authors → General
We connect adventurous readers with Indie Authors.
This group is about connecting writers with readers in a way that has not been done on Goodreads bef ...more
How to Promote YOUR book on Amazon
— 8830 members
— Last Activity Sep 21, 2026 12:36PM
Goodreads Authors → General
Are YOU an author? If so I am sure you are aware of how hard it can be to market your book successfully. There is so much you can do on Amazon.com to ...more
Goodreads Authors → General
Are YOU an author? If so I am sure you are aware of how hard it can be to market your book successfully. There is so much you can do on Amazon.com to ...more
Indie and Self-Published Author Support
— 1204 members
— Last Activity Sep 21, 2026 09:44AM
Goodreads Authors → General
Breaking into the world of writing through the self-publishing gateway can be daunting and overwhelming. This is a support group where indie and aspir ...more
Goodreads Authors → General
Breaking into the world of writing through the self-publishing gateway can be daunting and overwhelming. This is a support group where indie and aspir ...more
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