And I have many books marked To-Read, more than I have read. But I am not an author looking for reviews. I am a book reviewer. I use it for my reading constantly. And I rarely have problems with spam. I find that narcissistic and sad. Get over yourself. This article is so condescending and pretentious. This is pretty much the same why I filter my Goodreads friends too.
Thanks for sharing. Indeed true. In fact, I found your post while searching for why so many people who try to friend me on Goodreads have 0 books but dozens — or even hundreds — of friends. Most of them do not seem to be self-publishing authors or even authors at all. Anyhow I really appreciated everything you wrote in your post. What I do want is a place for people who enjoy my writing to congregate.
It tells me someone wants to know what this author has to say. My only advice is to friend the authors you are a fan of and ignore the rest. It can be called networking — but authors call it finding the readers who want what they write. Goodreads is one of the best places to tell people. My standard these days is a 5 star for a book that surprises me or makes me cry. Everyone else gets a 3 or 4.
If someone should never pick up a pen again, then I might give a 1 or 2. Posted by Ashley. Discussion , Goodreads , Marketing Spam , Spam. Twitter Facebook Pinterest. What are some of the reasons that you ignore friend requests on Goodreads? Do you get a lot of marketing spam on Goodreads? Don't miss my next post! Sign up to get my blog posts sent directly to your inbox plus exclusive store discounts! Enter your email address.
Let's Rock! You might like these. I just compared our books, just for the fun of it and we have books in common. I hate the spam that comes out. Great post. Stormy Book. Those are pretty much all of mine too! Angie F. Embarrassing books? Exactly the same here! I sat down and weeded out hundreds of my friends lol. Michael Long recently posted: Nook Deals. Pingback: Weekly Wrap-Up 7. Kat AussieZombie recently posted: Showcase Sunday Information Article Details. Click edit friends on the top of the page.
Click on the x next to the friend you'd like to remove. Once you're done, click on done editing on the top of the page. Tap on Friends and search for the person you'd like to remove from your friends list.
Tap on the person's name and you'll see a Friends checkmark under their profile picture. Tap that and then Unfriend on the popup window. The person will not be notified about their removal as a friend. Android : Tap on the More icon on the bottom right. Tap that and then Remove. The member will not be notified you have removed them as a friend. Mobile Web: Tap on your profile pic in the header and select Friends from the drop-down menu. Do it while you are drinking your coffee in the morning or before you head to bed at night, but do it!
Once you put the effort into it, those relationships will start to build and then everything becomes easier. I have become friends with both authors and members throughout the world, as a result of it. It is a matter of lassoing it and making it work for you. Twitter: nblackburn Linkedin: www. Naomi Blackburn, owner of The Author CEO, a consulting firm dedicated to helping independent authors navigate the development of strategic business plans and the marketing world, holds an MBA and has worked in the field of business development, sales and consulting for 12 years.
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Thank you Ciara for reading and commenting. I feel similarly — with writing and blogging on two sites and all my other writing gigs and social media and clients and kids and … who has time, right? Relationship building, like anything else. As I said in the article, Ciara, even if you can take a half hour while you are drinking your coffee in the morning or watching tv, you will see movement.
The people in these cliques buy each others books only. But again, the members would only buy from certain members or shout out their buddies. Plugging along seems to be all I can do now. Then the other book outlets have algorithms that favor traditionally published books and authors who are in their special programs.
I blog, have a newsletter, have a FB badge, have Twitter. It gets difficult. I get what I get. I asked Naomi to break down Goodreads into manageable chunks for those of us who DO want to get a better understanding of it. Each platform appeals to our sense differently.
Scarlet, did you read my post on Author CEO on understanding the psyche of the troll. You might find it of interest. Even with the horrible stuff, Goodreads is really the place to be to market your book.
You have millions of readers at your beck and call. My experience is that Goodreads are a lot quicker to delete reviews and ban users than Amazon. The tribe mentality of human nature is like gravity. New authors often project their own insecurities on the actions of others. Of course, trolls are different and should simply be ignored unless they say something that is factually untrue.
Hi, Ferris. I agree with your points with the exception of trolls saying something factually untrue and setting the record straight — honestly, trolls will always say false nonsense. Attempting to correct it is often futile and a huge waste of time. Sadly, even reporting these nuts for abuse e. Been there, done that! Naomi and I experienced this with someone who came after me on Twitter and then changed her 5-star reviews on Goodreads to 1-stars.
Just another example. Interesting and good points. It also depends on the type of attack. I like Goodreads but I just find it so damn hard to use. I mean… come on. Turns out I had to add my own html. I prefer to network on Twitter. Plus, the trolls on Goodreads, as Scarlet says, are awful. I think it encourages bullying and a much younger crowd than Amazon — where people tend to be a little more discerning. That is all.
Can anyone help with the photo thing?! To me, the trolls are what you make of them. Becky, I know you have seen the post I just wrote. Adjusting perceptions to them have worked for me. Plus, I have had just as many trolls on Twitter and in Facebook groups.
Unfortunately, jackasses have a new pulpit…it is called social media and Goodreads is just a part of the social media platform. With potential sales to be made, I refuse to allow a troll to keep me away from getting information on my business or a potential book in the works for me. Thanks to both of you, Naomi and Rachel. When we tried to get into groups or make suggestions, it all fell on deaf ears.
I takes patience. Unfortunately, I think I lack that virtue. Really good post! I was always so daunted by GoodReads. I have a profile, I review books, but I had no idea how to use it to gain readership. This guide has helped immensely and, while still a bit overwhelmed, I feel more prepared to dive in. As Rachel wants me to, we will go deeper in. Goodreads is really intimidating.
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