Goodreads Marketing
Claiming, setting up and optimising your author presence on Goodreads, with support for Listopia and book linking where appropriate.
About this service
Goodreads is where many readers keep track of what they want to read and what they have read. This service makes sure your author profile and book pages are claimed, complete and clear, and that your books are presented well to readers who find them there.
Does this sound familiar?
- Your author profile is unclaimed, incomplete or hard to trust at a glance.
- Your books are not linked correctly to your author page.
- Readers who find you on Goodreads do not see a clear picture of you or your work.
- You are unsure how lists, and Listopia in particular, fit into discoverability.
Who this is for
Debut authors preparing a launch, authors with existing books and a thin Goodreads presence, and authors whose editions or series are not linked as they should be.
What we do
- Goodreads author profile claiming support
- Profile setup and optimisation: author bio, photo guidance, links and presentation
- Book linking and related author-profile support where appropriate
- Listopia: suggesting your book for lists where it genuinely fits, following Goodreads rules
- Guidance on how readers find and respond to books on Goodreads
The exact scope is agreed with you in a written proposal.
Our process for this service
We review your presence
We look at your author profile, book pages and what readers currently see.
We agree the plan
You approve what we will do, in what order, and what we need from you.
We carry out the work
We set up, optimise and link your profile and books, and suggest list placements where they fit.
We report back
You receive a clear summary of what was done and any next steps.
What you receive
- A claimed and optimised author profile (with your approval of public text)
- Books linked to your author page where appropriate
- A summary of Listopia suggestions made
- Notes on anything that needs the author's input or is decided by Goodreads
What we cannot control
Goodreads and its community decide what is accepted, how lists change and how readers respond. We cannot guarantee list placement, ratings, reviews or any particular outcome, and we do not create fake accounts or artificial engagement.
See this service in practice
Examples from recent authors are shown, with permission, on our portfolio page.
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Goodreads Marketing FAQs
Can you guarantee my book appears on certain lists?
No. Listopia is community-driven and Goodreads controls it. We suggest your book for lists where it genuinely fits and follow the platform's rules.
Do you need my Goodreads password?
No. We use the access methods Goodreads provides for authors, and we will explain what is needed before we begin.
Will you write my author bio?
We can draft it with you. Public-facing text is only published after you approve it.
Interested in Goodreads Marketing?
Tell us about your book. We will explain what is realistic and how this service could fit a wider plan.