Can authors do a 2nd Giveaway on a book?

[Elizabeth]

Hi
Wondering if Giveaways are a one-time offering?
Thank you in advance of your response
Elizabeth

[G.G.]

I've seen books being offered in giveaways repeatedly. I don't think that's a problem.

[Faith]

Some books seem to get offered every month. There doesn't appear to be any limit.

[Patrick]

You can absolutely run a second (or third or fourth...) giveaway for your book. There is no limit on the number of contests you can run for a given title. In fact, the recommended best practice is to run two giveaways.

[Mimi]

I agree with Patrick. Statistically most successful giveaways are run in sequel between 3-4 months.

[Lisa]

Yes. :)

[Molly]

I am new to Goodreads. My first book was very recently published. I had a giveaway this month. My question is, what defines a "successful giveaway"? A lot of people entered, but what does that actually mean for me? How do I make use of it? I have been reading many of your very useful comments and suggestions for several months, but this is the first time I have ventured to ask a question. Thank you for your consideration of it.

[Margaret]

Molly wrote: "I am new to Goodreads. My first book was very recently published. I had a giveaway this month. My question is, what defines a "successful giveaway"? A lot of people entered, but what does that actu..."

When I ran my first giveaway I had over 1000 people enter the contest. I was only giving away two books, and out of those two, one person wrote a review. I considered it successful in terms of the number of people who entered, the number of those that added the book to their "to read" shelf, and, of course, the fact that the review I got was five stars and very positive. When you think about the fact that several hundred people are potentially adding your book to their shelf and that means that anyone those people are friends with will see the book, that's a lot of exposure. Granted, it doesn't always translate into reads or sales, but there's always the chance that it will. I have my second giveaway set to start next week for my second book and am looking forward to seeing how this one goes. I've had people tell me that a second giveaway has helped drum up interest in previous books, as well. Good luck to you!

[Faith]

Molly wrote: "I am new to Goodreads. My first book was very recently published. I had a giveaway this month. My question is, what defines a "successful giveaway"? A lot of people entered, but what does that actu..."

See this thread. https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

You might also search giveaways in this group. The subject has been discussed a lot.

[Molly]

Thank for your prompt and helpful replies. I will search the giveaway subject in the group. I appreciate the advice.

[Debbie's Spurts (D.A.)]

Molly wrote: "I am new to Goodreads. My first book was very recently published. I had a giveaway this month. My question is, what defines a "successful giveaway"? A lot of people entered, but what does that actu..."

Well. at least people entering were made aware of the book, meaning more visible and increased discoverability. Translation to sales is a harder thing to define -- add in readers who buy/read what they "are in the mood for" at that moment and it gets even trickier.

A lot of the displays, lists, and features in goodreads display books in order of "popularity" (shelving counts towards some of that depending in the feature).

On the downside of that shelving is that goodreads automatically checks the box to add to "to read" shelf when readers enter the giveaways -- some don't notice so accidentally shelve. Of course, when browsing their to read shelf later they may just assumed they added it deliberately.

On the downside of the number of entrants to a giveaway is that plenty of people will enter to get free stuff. That's not a slam against goodreads giveaways; it's just something all free internet giveaways deal with.

[Molly]

I will probably do it again. I am glad to have the comments.

[Elizabeth]

Patrick wrote: "You can absolutely run a second (or third or fourth...) giveaway for your book. There is no limit on the number of contests you can run for a given title. In fact, the recommended best practice is ..."

Thank you to all who have answered. I had no idea multiple giveaways were allowed. Good to know, so I've entered both my books again, giveaways of signed copies to begin next week!