Is something wrong with Goodreads?
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Is something wrong with Goodreads?
Goodreads is confusing, at times to the point of being almost unusable. One of the biggest problems facing Goodreads is that, because of its many sections and clunky web design, it’s confusing, at times to the point of being almost unusable. Goodreads is, and has always been, best for keeping track of book lists.
How do you format on Goodreads?
How do I format text into html?
- link to book: use the add book/author link or [book: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone]
- link to author: use the add book/author link or [author: J.K. Rowling]
- bold text: …
- italic text: …
- underline text: …
- strike text strike text : …
- line break: …
How long does it take for a review to show up on Goodreads?
When you review a book, it automatically posts to the book page under Community Reviews. Our book pages are cached, so your review might not appear under Community Reviews right away, but this usually updates within a few days.
How do you get reviews on Goodreads?
Getting More Book Reviews on Amazon and Goodreads
- Encourage your readers with every newsletter you send out.
- Add an image to your sidebar on your blog/website.
- Give books away for review.
- Move the acknowledgements section to the beginning of your Kindle version.
How do I write a review on Goodreads?
Underneath the book’s cover image, hover over the stars until the desired number of stars is highlighted, then click on them to rate the book. A pop-up menu will appear above the stars. Click on the Write a review text. Enter your review on the following page, and click on Save to submit.
How do you italicize reviews on Goodreads?
Goodreads Tips and Tricks
- For bold, type your text here
- For italics, type your text here
- For underline, type your text here
- For strikethrough, type your text here
Why doesn’t my review show up on Goodreads?
Our book pages are cached, so your review might not appear under Community Reviews right away, but this usually updates within a few days. It might help to note that reviews are not only sorted by date, but also by popularity of the reviewer, number of likes, length of the review, and a couple of other factors.
Can anyone see my reviews on Goodreads?
If your profile is private, i.e. set to just my friends, only your Goodreads friends can see your profile. This includes your profile data, bookshelves, profile comments, and your friend list.
Can you swear on Goodreads reviews?
We will not tolerate abuse of our ratings system, such as rating the same work more than once for the purpose of inflating or deflating the book’s average rating. Multiple ratings we determine to be abusive will be removed.
How do you post a book review?
How to Publish a Book Review
- Identify a journal in your area of study that publishes book reviews.
- Reach out to the reviews editor.
- Look at other reviews while you are waiting for your book.
- Read the book and write the review.
- Wait.
What should I not do on Goodreads?
Do not share any personal identifiers about yourself or others. If you need to report another Goodreads account, please use the flag option on the member’s Goodreads profile, or email links to us using our Contact Us Form. Do not link to other accounts in discussions.
How do I edit a book or author page on Goodreads?
For edits to book or author pages, please contact the Goodreads Librarians Group. Privacy and Security – Learn how to customize your privacy and security settings on Goodreads. Profiles and My Books – Shelving.
When will my review post to the book page?
When you review a book, it automatically posts to the book page under Community Reviews. Our book pages are cached, so your review might not appear under Community Reviews right away, but this usually updates within a few days.
Should I review the Goodreads community guidelines before participating?
Please review them carefully before participating. The Goodreads Community Guidelines apply to all content posted on Goodreads Help. This is your neighborhood. The purpose of the Goodreads Help community is to provide a place for members to ask questions and receive help from Goodreads staff and other members. Be a good neighbor.