How do you help authors on Goodreads?
Goodreads connects authors with a highly engaged, book-loving audience of over 125 million readers. Our Goodreads services include:
- Author Program Setup – We claim and optimize your free author profile with bio, photos, links, and updates
- Giveaways – We run strategic giveaway campaigns that generate buzz and collect reviews from interested readers
- Goodreads Advertising – We manage native newsfeed ads (with average 0.84% click-through rates) and run-of-site banner ads (average 0.75% CTR) that target readers by genre and author preference
- Q&A and Engagement – We help you connect with readers through the Ask the Author feature and reading-group discussions
- Review Generation – We implement campaigns that encourage authentic reviews from engaged Goodreads users
How do you help authors on Barnes & Noble?
Barnes & Noble remains a vital retail channel, and we help you make the most of it:
- B&N Press Optimization – We set up and optimize your author account, ensuring your book listings are complete and compelling
- Metadata Management – We tailor your book’s metadata specifically for B&N readers—small tweaks that make a big difference in discoverability
- Promotional Opportunities – We access special promotions through B&N’s partnership with BookTrib, including reviews, featured articles, author interviews, and social promotion
- Pricing & Promotion Strategy – We help you test subtitles, adjust pricing for promotions, and react quickly when categories underperform
- Series Management – We ensure your series listings are properly linked and discoverable across the platform
What social media platforms do you use for book marketing?
We deploy a multi-platform social media strategy tailored to your genre and audience:
Meta (Facebook & Instagram) – Our primary paid advertising channel. We run single image ads for book covers, carousel ads for series or multiple highlights, and video ads that achieve 45% higher engagement. We target readers by interest, author affinity, and demographic with daily budgets starting at $10–$20 for romance and thriller genres.
TikTok (BookTok) – The most powerful organic discovery platform for fiction authors in 2026. TikTok‘s algorithm surfaces content based on engagement rather than follower count—meaning even new authors can reach tens of thousands of readers. We create short-form video content that captures your book’s vibe and emotional promise.
YouTube – We publish and optimize book trailers, author interviews, and behind-the-scenes content that builds your brand and feeds into search engine discovery.
Cross-Platform Integration – We ensure your social content works together: a book trailer created for YouTube is adapted for Instagram Reels, TikTok, and Facebook. Social campaigns feed into broader marketing efforts—they drive traffic to your retailer pages, build your email list, and generate the citations that AI engines and search algorithms retrieve.
How much should I budget for book marketing?
Budgets vary widely based on your goals, genre, and timeline. Here’s a general framework:
- Minimum viable campaign – $500–$800/month for targeted Meta ads with basic platform optimization
- Moderate campaign – $1,000–$2,500/month including Amazon Ads, Meta Ads, and Goodreads presence
- Comprehensive campaign – $3,000–$5,000+/month with full multi-platform management, content creation, and ongoing optimization
- Giveaways – Variable costs depending on print copies shipped or Kindle equivalents
Most authors see optimal results when they can sustain ad spend for at least 30 days, allowing algorithms time to optimize delivery. We work with you to design a budget that fits your goals and maximizes your return on investment.
How do you integrate all these platforms into one cohesive strategy?
We don‘t treat platforms in isolation. Our holistic approach includes:
- Unified Branding – Consistent messaging, visuals, and tone across Amazon, Goodreads, B&N, and all social channels
- Cross-Platform Campaigns – A book trailer becomes the centerpiece for Meta ads, TikTok content, YouTube posts, and email marketing
- Data-Driven Optimization – We track performance across every channel and shift budget to what’s working best
- Review Ecosystem – Reviews generated on Goodreads feed into Amazon credibility, and vice versa
- Retargeting – We use pixel tracking to retarget readers who engaged with your content but haven‘t purchased yet
The result is a marketing engine where every platform reinforces the others—driving visibility, credibility, and sales.