Reader discovery
Outback Odyssey
Paul Rushworth-Brown
A reader-discovery pilot combining Goodreads reading-group discussion with Pinterest distribution.
View case studyIndependent book discovery support
Your book deserves to find its readers.
I help authors explore relevant Goodreads Listopia opportunities and build thoughtful reader-discovery campaigns around their books, themes, and intended audiences.
Goodreads Listopia
Lead by Legendary Example
Jay Jacobson
A documented Listopia example with original before-and-after screenshots from a self-help book list.
View case studyHow I work
Relevance first. Then everything else.
Not every Goodreads list is suitable for every book. Each assessment begins by considering the book's subject, themes, genre and intended readers.
- 01
Research before recommendations
Not every Goodreads list suits every book. Work begins with your subject, themes, genre and intended readers.
- 02
Evidence over big promises
Findings are reported with their limitations. No guaranteed rankings, votes, reviews or sales.
- 03
Personal, transparent support
You work directly with Robert, and any paid work has an agreed scope and price before it begins.
Services
Three ways I can help
No. 1
Goodreads Listopia Research
Identifying reader-created lists that genuinely relate to your book's genre, themes and audience — and those that don't.
Learn more No. 2Book Discovery Planning
Turning research findings into a practical, realistic plan for reaching readers who may be interested.
Learn more No. 3Reader-Engagement Campaigns
Agreed discussion activity, supporting creative and selected reader channels, with honest reporting.
Learn moreFeatured case study
Outback Odyssey
Paul Rushworth-Brown · Historical fiction
A reader-discovery pilot combining moderated discussion in a Goodreads reading group with Pinterest distribution. Reported snapshot from that campaign period:
- Goodreads comments over about two weeks
- ~24
- Goodreads comments over about two weeks
- Readers who expressed interest in reading
- ~5
- Readers who expressed interest in reading
- Reported position, Australian Historical Fiction list
- #1
- Reported position, Australian Historical Fiction list
Figures describe reported activity during a particular historical campaign period. List positions change, and this is not a guarantee of future results.
Featured case study
Lead by Legendary Example
Jay Jacobson
Jay Jacobson’s Lead by Legendary Example is featured in a documented Goodreads Listopia example on the “Most Helpful Personal & Professional Self-Help Books” list. The original before-and-after screenshots record two different views of the book:
- Shown in the Add Books To This List tab
- Before
- Shown in the Add Books To This List tab
- Position shown in the later All Votes screenshot
- #1
- Position shown in the later All Votes screenshot
Screenshots capture particular moments, not necessarily the current list order. They do not establish that any single action caused the later position or guarantee future results.
Fiction & nonfiction
Discovery opportunities across many shelves
Suitability is assessed book by book. Some genres have richer list ecosystems than others, so results are never assumed to be equal across categories.
- Literary & contemporary fiction
- Historical fiction
- Romance
- Mystery, crime & thriller
- Fantasy & science fiction
- Memoir & biography
- Business & leadership
- Self-help & personal development
- Psychology & philosophy
- Religion, spirituality, history & social issues
The process
Simple, and on your terms
- Step 1
Share your book
Send the title, description and who you believe the intended readers are.
- Step 2
Research
I review potentially relevant Listopia lists and wider discovery opportunities.
- Step 3
Decide
You receive findings and decide whether further support makes sense — or not.
Free initial assessment
Let's start with your book.
The initial assessment is free and carries no commitment to paid work. You'll receive honest findings, including limitations, before anything else is discussed.