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message 1: by Daniella (new)

Daniella Brodsky (daniellabrodsky) | 7 comments I am trying to set up a paperback Giveaway, but keep getting the error message: ASIN Doesn't Exist. This is for ASIN B08PQ722J8 Title: Flame Series Complete Box Set. This ASIN is for the ebook edition. Please advise how I can finish setting this up.


message 2: by Suzi (new)

Suzi | 8661 comments Amazon "ebooks" are considered Kindle format and must be identified as such for the link to Amazon to work.

I don't know if that is the problem here, but I have added Kindle as the format.

When asking for assistance, for accuracy and to expedite your request, please provide a link to the work in question.


message 3: by lethe (new)

lethe | 16359 comments For a paperback giveaway you would need an ISBN, not an ASIN.


message 4: by Daniella (new)

Daniella Brodsky (daniellabrodsky) | 7 comments lethe wrote: "For a paperback giveaway you would need an ISBN, not an ASIN."

Even if you are giving away a paperback for the kindle edition? I don't want the giveaway connected to the paperback listing; i want it connected to the launch of the ebook edition. is this possible?


message 5: by Emily (new)

Emily | 17595 comments If you have paperbacks to give away you will need to create a paperback edition on Goodreads.
If you have publication information we can help you add the book.


message 6: by Daniella (new)

Daniella Brodsky (daniellabrodsky) | 7 comments Thank you Emily. Can you please clarify: does the paperback giveaway have to be linked to the paperback edition listing? I don't want to do that. I want it to be linked to the ebook. I will have a paperback edition, too, yes. What information do you need?


message 7: by Emily (new)

Emily | 17595 comments Just to clarify: Goodreads will not let you give away paperbacks through your Kindle listing. You can only give away Kindle editions through the Kindle listing.
You have to have a paperback edition instead.
Do you have an ISBN, a publication date, or a cover? That's what is preferred.


message 8: by Daniella (new)

Daniella Brodsky (daniellabrodsky) | 7 comments ISBN: 978-1-7351509-6-3
PUB DATE: JAN 1
COVER IS THE SAME TEMP COVER I'VE GOT ON THE EBOOK LISTING. It would be amazing if you could add this. Thank you.

Still confused though: You say, You can only give away Kindle editions through the Kindle listing. This is contrary to all the advice I've seen. Can you advise how this one is done, please: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...

When people add it to their TBR will they be adding the ebook edition or the print? If the editions are combined, do reviews and numbers of TBRs get added to both editions? When they are emailed on launch day, will the link be to the ebook edition? Or are their buttons for both kindle and ebook editions?


message 9: by Emily (last edited Dec 06, 2020 02:59PM) (new)

Emily | 17595 comments Are you referring to Formula that you linked in message 8, or are you still referring to the Flame complete series box set? I'm confused. Which book does the ISBN go with? I didn't see a cover for the box set on your website.


message 10: by Daniella (last edited Dec 06, 2020 03:26PM) (new)

Daniella Brodsky (daniellabrodsky) | 7 comments The cover is still being completed. Formula was just an example of the kind of giveaway I would like to do; it is not connected to me in any way. The ISBN I provided, 978-1-7351509-6-3, is for a paperback edition of THE FLAME SERIES COMPLETE BOX SET, which I would like to run this giveaway for. This is a new release, so I wasn't wanting to do all of this yet (giveaway and launch are three weeks away). I just want to set up the giveaway. But I will rush it all if that's the only way.

Can this giveaway be done with the info I have provided and can I link it to the kindle edition?


message 11: by Suzi (new)

Suzi | 8661 comments Giveaway issues are outside the purview of this group.

If you contact Goodreads support they should be able to help you.

A librarian can only make sure a record is accurately established.

Please use this information to contact Support: Contact Us


message 12: by Emily (last edited Dec 06, 2020 03:36PM) (new)

Emily | 17595 comments https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...
Ok, I've added the paperback edition for you. It is automatically connected to the Kindle edition. You can create a paperback giveaway now. Support will be happy to help you set it up if you have any trouble with it.


message 13: by Daniella (new)

Daniella Brodsky (daniellabrodsky) | 7 comments that is wonderful. thank you a million trillion times!


message 14: by Emily (new)

Emily | 17595 comments You're welcome. Let us know when you are ready to reveal your cover and we will add it.


message 15: by Daniella (new)

Daniella Brodsky (daniellabrodsky) | 7 comments Will do :-) THANKS AGAIN!!!


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