tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post8372790357813602286..comments2024-03-25T17:56:01.825-04:00Comments on Insecure Writer's Support Group: 5 Tips for Scoring Book Reviews in 2020Alex J. Cavanaughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-86593746365962186892020-04-02T00:07:30.409-04:002020-04-02T00:07:30.409-04:00I review books as well as doing my own writing, an...I review books as well as doing my own writing, and one of the things that put me off of doing independent reviews was authors contacting me via email to kvetch about my review. Interestingly, every author who did this was male, and I had even given a very positive review with a few little quibbly bits to one of them. I was put off of ever reviewing one of his books again after that. These days I only do reviews through Online Book Club, because the authors can't contact the reviewers directly. <br />One of the most gracious authors was a young woman whose book I had no choice but to give a low rating. However, I made sure that she knew that I felt her ideas were good. The story, however, was convoluted. It switched tenses and points of view repeatedly. If she paid for the editing job or lack thereof, she would have been within her rights to lambaste the editor. Even though I only gave her book two out of five stars, she was appreciative of my thoughts. I still feel bad about that review. She seemed like a real sweetheart, and I hope she took my advice and kept writing while seeking the assistance of beta readers to ensure that her work was polished enough to tell her story the way it deserved to be told.Ornery Owl of Naughty Netherworld Press and Readers Roost https://www.blogger.com/profile/07596105116325246476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-88543420416314316022020-04-01T11:35:42.197-04:002020-04-01T11:35:42.197-04:00Really good suggestions. I'm struggling with t...Really good suggestions. I'm struggling with this right now as my numbers drop. I'd thought they might go up but probably it's because of visibility. You've given me some good suggestions.Computer Tutorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00938856237984732342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-20662845909800454222020-03-30T14:03:25.748-04:002020-03-30T14:03:25.748-04:00Wow, your post definitely attracting some interest...Wow, your post definitely attracting some interesting comments. LOL. <br /><br />I think your list is excellent, Lee. It makes my head spins, but that's a relatively normal response with any marketing ideas. Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-31952848291264554422020-03-28T18:16:07.052-04:002020-03-28T18:16:07.052-04:00Cool list! I'll add some comments based on abo...Cool list! I'll add some comments based on about 5 years of personal experience with author/publisher requests:<br /><br />Many blogs, including mine, have review policies listed. It is important to read them before submitting a request- I cannot tell you how many times I get submissions and questions that are written clearly in bold! Also, try to make it as convenient as possible, including links to Goodreads or Amazon if there, as well as release date, and short summary.<br /><br />Also, I will emphasize that before widely publicizing the book, it is always beneficial to gain another person's eyes beforehand. Peer editors, whether a friend, coworker, or parent, is SUPER important for not only catching typos (Yep, I've caught quite a few;), but for helpful feedback in general. It is MUCH harder to edit yourself. <br /><br />As far as the "Insecure" part in the title, I will say that more often than not, your writing is often much better than you think it is! 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Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-76392249263813854152020-03-26T04:29:35.531-04:002020-03-26T04:29:35.531-04:00Hi Lee,
These are really great tips.
MerakiHi Lee,<br />These are really great tips.<br /><a href="https://www.merakildh.in/2019/05/home-exercises.html" rel="nofollow">Meraki</a>Sumer Madaanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17865983852101266714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-71798838345657991502020-03-24T20:10:11.923-04:002020-03-24T20:10:11.923-04:00Reedsy always comes up with some great suggestions...Reedsy always comes up with some great suggestions. Hope they help.<br />cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-83616062890303913692020-03-24T17:28:10.251-04:002020-03-24T17:28:10.251-04:00Great tips! And timely as I've got my 1st book...Great tips! And timely as I've got my 1st book coming out next week - thanks!! :) Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-64528014699325439352020-03-24T01:15:41.773-04:002020-03-24T01:15:41.773-04:00Excellent tips!Excellent tips!Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-36776220981195540362020-03-23T18:37:30.464-04:002020-03-23T18:37:30.464-04:00Thanks for the good advice, Lee.
You explained it...Thanks for the good advice, Lee. <br />You explained it really well. You almost make it look easy.<br />Of course, writing a great novel people are excited to review should be the ultimate goal.<br />Do you want a tip I heard at the Philadelphia Writers Conference from an agent? Write a book that is quotable. <br />She stated agents look for books that are quotable. <br />Indeed, we love to quote great lines from films all the time. A book that is highly quotable allows itself to be adapted to memes and social media posts. <br />Happy writing, everyone.Ingmar Albizuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01329625581962664673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-79024393129146305042020-03-23T16:40:17.022-04:002020-03-23T16:40:17.022-04:00Great tips Lee. Great tips Lee. Juneta keyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08815758043024184034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-78948808317631702562020-03-23T14:47:58.351-04:002020-03-23T14:47:58.351-04:00There are some great lists to get book blogger rev...There are some great lists to get book blogger reviews indeed. Those so called editorial reviews though, watch who you get to review, as some of those are just rip offs.Pat Hatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07745293224202430152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-53863762630656960352020-03-23T13:09:53.856-04:002020-03-23T13:09:53.856-04:00Hi Lee - thanks for these tips and ideas ... lots ...Hi Lee - thanks for these tips and ideas ... lots of books to read ... look after yourself and take care - cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-88396588507268911042020-03-23T09:11:51.306-04:002020-03-23T09:11:51.306-04:00There are a dozen or so really good lists of book ...There are a dozen or so really good lists of book bloggers out there - and thousands and thousands of reviewers on those lists.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-66173724518394545762020-03-23T08:35:58.660-04:002020-03-23T08:35:58.660-04:00Great tips. I'm going to look at your list of ...Great tips. I'm going to look at your list of book review bloggers to find ones to connect with. Thanks so much!Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-47732574444132158102020-03-23T07:53:19.669-04:002020-03-23T07:53:19.669-04:00All good and easy ways to get reviews!All good and easy ways to get reviews!Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.com