The focus for all of us who write books is pleasing our audience of readers. Their feedback is so important to keep our books in view of the buying public, which is why book reviewers are to be celebrated. Janice Spina reminds us that Amazon as a bookseller is not the only place to post reviews. Goodreads is owned by Amazon but at this point in time they seem to be leaving alone as far as their review policy is concerned. Which means that now we cannot post on any other Amazon country account other than our own, without spending $50…. posting a review to Goodreads means it can be read globally. This is particularly important for those readers who do not buy through Amazon but from other online bookstores or a physical bookshop. Please head over and read the rest of the post. thanks Sally
REVIEWING BOOKS ON GOODREADS
If you don’t use Goodreads yet, hurry over and check it out. It’s a wonderful place to read and review books, compare notes about books, pick up new reads, make friends and gain followers for your own books.
I have been using Goodreads since 2013 when I first became a published author and love it! Of course there was a learning curve and I made plenty of mistakes and still do at times! LOL! Sigh. But I keep plugging away as I do with everything in life.
The staff at Goodreads are helpful and accommodating when you do make bloopers. They know me by my first name now since I have had to request their assistance many times over. They are kind and follow up to make sure you understand what you think you are doing.
I am in the top 10% of Amazon Reviewers…
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I shall head over to read this. I always put reviews on Goodreads. I joined Goodreads as an author because we are all told to and they surely have a huge following of readers of the English language. I have never found Goodreads easy to negotiate and the two things I managed to figure out how to do were write blogs and do book reviews! It is a good way of keeping a record of what you have read.
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If you have any problems with the site get in touch with GR and they will help you. I have had good feedback and assistance from them.
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Really good points. I usually post to both (Goodreads and Amazon) but nowhere else. Those are my two powerhouses.
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Thanks Jacqui and I agree. xx
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Yes, they are. I also post reviews to BN. Don’t want them to be left out! 🤗😀
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My books are on there, but I have not added reviews which I must do.. trouble is too many spinning plates.. need to do better. xxx♥
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I post on Goodreads too. I agree that they’re hard to navigate, but once you get it down, it’s easier. They have a very active community of readers!
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I agree Diana.. very userful as an author and a reader.. xxx
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Yes, it is, and yes, they do have many readers. Thanks for stopping by, Dee. Hugs
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Thanks, Sally, for the share and the informative intro! Hugs xx💕
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Pleasure Janice.. hugs xxxxx
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