Last Updated on April 12, 2025

BookTok tips for creating content and increasing your followers on BookTok are tricky things to pinpoint. TikTok’s algorithm is not something that is easily dissected, but for those who have been posting and creating often, a viral video is bound to happen eventually. This post will help make sense of what BookTok is all about and guide you with some ideas for creating a great BookTok account.

BookTok Tips

1. Find a Trending Sound

Check out the Explore tab and search for trending sounds, follow accounts that post new trend ideas, and use the trends that you see in your feed.

2. Film short videos

It is best to start with short videos that are about 15 to 30 seconds. Once you get the hang of how to use TikTok, then you can begin tackling some longer videos.

3. Make a call to action

To get people interested in your BookTok account, make a call to action in your video that causes people to comment, share, and react. For example, ask a question in your video that you need help with, ask for book recommendations, or ask where your viewers are from in the world.

4. Create a post that will go viral

Creating content that people love is sometimes hard to gauge. However, if you use some creativity, there are lots of post ideas that have the potential to go viral on TikTok. How-to videos that help readers or show them how to improve their reading can become popular posts on BookTok.

@candidcover how I make mini books quickly and easily! #diy #tutorial #coho #colleenhoover #minibooks #miniature #miniatures #dollhouse #tinybooks #bookshelf #shatterme #taherehmafi #booktok #yabooktok #books #yabooks #homelibrary #lifehack #hack #aaronwarner ♬ Cool for the Summer – Sped Up (Nightcore) – Demi Lovato & Speed Radio

5. Post regularly

Aim to post at least once a day or more. The TikTok algorithm seems to reward creators that are posting more often.

6. Interact with your followers

When you engage with the comments on your posts and visit your followers’ posts, you will find that your videos will get more views.

7. Vary your content

Post jokes, how-to videos, book lists, currently reading, book hauls, book reading tips, etc.

8. Post at the most popular time of day

Typically, posts in the afternoon/early evening tend to get more views.

9. Use trending hashtags

The trending hashtags to use for BookTok posts are: #booktok #bookish #books #yabooks #bookworm #fyp #bookishtiktok #readersoftiktok #ireadya #bookhaul #bookunboxing #unboxing #toberead #bookish #amreading #bookrecommendations

10. Choose a Personal account

At first, choose a personal account on TikTok, so that you can take advantage of the trending sounds. Business accounts come with some limited features, and for BookTokers, the Personal account has more to offer.

11. Set a 1000 follower goal

Once you hit 1000 followers, you will be able to add a link in your bio. Following similar accounts and other creators that you want to engage with is the best way to do this.

12. Add a bio link

Linktree is a great way to add all of your socials and other important links.

13. Watch lots of BookTok videos

The best way to engage with the BookTok community is to watch as many Booktok videos as possible. This will help with your algorithm and guide you to other accounts to follow.

14. Make a great bio

Write a bio that reflects what your viewers and followers can expect to see on your account. Make sure to use #booktok and add relevant details about yourself.

15. Add a profile picture

If your account does not have a personalized profile picture, your account can appear to be a spam account to others.

16. Choose an aesthetic

Pick an aesthetic that people will recognize as your brand. For example, film videos in a favourite reading chair, showcase your bookshelves, use some props, lights, and a great backdrop.

17. Have fun with it!

TikTok and social media can become stressful when your focus is on views, likes, comments, and follower counts.

BookTok Tips

BookTok tips and tricks will help to take some of the mystery out of the platform and the community. Like any social media site, once you get the hang of it, the ideas will start to flow naturally. Have you got any great tips for how to grow a BookTok account?