Well, I have done it. I started a Goodreads group. I have been on Goodreads for three years, but never really got that much from it. I did a giveaway eighteen months ago. About 500 people entered, so that was ok for raising my profile, but I didn’t spend much time on the site though … Continue reading
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Social media competitions
Giving away books is one of the easiest things you can do on social media as a writer to raise awareness. I have given away copies of my books every month for the past six months and I have posted copies to as far away as Japan. On Goodreads over 500 people responded to a … Continue reading
Get Noticed – Find Readers! Discovery services for writers
Most writers want to get noticed. These services were designed to help you achieve that. I am both self published and traditionally published by Harper Collins. My first published novel achieved a number one placing in its paid for category on Kindle and is close to selling 35,000 ebooks since launch in 2012. My total … Continue reading
Guest post: Making the best of Social Media for Writers by Shah Wharton
Social media has become an increasingly important platform for writers to communicate with their readers (or find potential readers). This means we all need to be aware of how to make the best of it. 1. Remember, you are a brand. Just because social media can often require you to write a concise comment, this is no excuse … Continue reading