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Goodreads for Beginners

goodreads logoMention Goodreads to an author and you’re likely to get a response like, “Oh, I don’t know. I’ve heard people are mean over there. I think I’ll pass.”

As a longtime user of Goodreads, both as a reader and an author, I’ve seen my share of skirmishes, but the problem, in my humble opinion, lies with misusing Goodreads. For those thinking of braving the waters, here are some basic Dos and Don’ts: Continue reading “Goodreads for Beginners”

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Author Melinda ClaytonPosted on October 13, 2014October 1, 2014Categories Staff ArticlesTags author marketing advice, book marketing tips, Goodreads, Goodreads Author rules, goodreads exposure, Goodreads Groups, Goodreads Listopia22 Comments on Goodreads for Beginners
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