Have a popular person interact with you, whether it's a follow, vote, comment, or your book in their reading list!

If they show something positive from you to their readers, then that's a big handicap!

It depends on the person, though, so it might be difficult.

EDIT: Also, please do not abuse popular users for this tip. No one wants to be talked to and interacted with just because they're popular and could help someone get votes.