Goodreads Giveaways.
I'd heard of them.
I'd even heard good things about them.
I'd even heard that every author should do some Goodreads Giveaways. I'd heard this often.
But when I thought about doing it - meh.
Until I actually did one.
Blew my mind, it did.
I set up the first giveaway and wasn't going to get my hopes up. I checked the numbers the morning after it started, fully expecting to find that no one had entered.
My mouth dropped open in shock. Over a hundred people had entered the giveaway.
And 59 people had added my book to their To-Read list.
Me, a first time independent author, MY book. People wanted to read MY book.
I coudn't believe it.
I had a very, very good week.
Giveaway #1
Total entries: 827
Total books added: 233
Followers: 12
Giveaway #2
Total entries: 862
Total books added: 427
Followers: 22
Giveaway #3
Total entries: 949
Total books added: 610
Followers: 26
To all you lovely writers and authors out there, don't be afraid to try a Goodreads giveaway. It actually works!
Things to do before you start a giveaway:
1. Write the best book description you can
2. Get the best cover you can, this can truly make the difference
3. Put in the giveaway description that you're giving away a signed copy of your book, this is a great incentive
I think all of these things helped in some little way. I know there are much bigger giveaways with bigger results, but this one exceeded my expectations so I count it a success.
Love, Kayla
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