Goodreads Authors/Readers discussion

Any advice to offer a newcomer about possible next steps to consider after a two-day free book promo comes to a close?

Mine ended yesterday with overall positive results, the BookBub & Kindle Direct ad campaign numbers were almost laughable, & I had more visits to my website each of the two days than in the prior two months combined, & of course, the best seller ranks on the free lists went through the roof.

That said, as I’m sure you can predict, this morning brought the expected fizzling out action. I followed a friend’s advice to keep a few low-level ads going just for the sake of a little momentum, but I’m also curious about other available options.

Any suggestions?

The main thing is to get readers onto your email list. This way you can contact them when the next book in the series is out.

Running free days are great as long as you have a sign up link at the back of the book - preferably offering them something for free.

This is a long game.

You could also listen to the ‘Am Writing Fantasy’ podcast. My co-author and I offer tons of advice there; and it’s not only for fantasy authors.

Many of the Goodreads discussion groups include topics specifically dedicated to book promotions and announcements by the authors. Limit direct promoting and marketing to these topics.

Actively participate in other discussions whenever you feel you have some advice or opinions directly related to the topic being discussed.

Allow members to get to know you as a person and avid reader as well as a published author.

Very few novice authors ever achieve commercial success or even notoriety within this extremely competitive field. That said; some have. there is no reason why you might not eventually become one of them I wish you success.