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Book Reviews Made Easy

Published on Nov 19, 2015

Leaving a review for your favorite author's books is easier and quicker than you might think. Find out everything you need to know here.

PRESENTATION OUTLINE

BOOK REVIEWS

A SIMPLE STEP-BY-STEP
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WHY SHOULD I LEAVE A REVIEW?

  • To boost author rankings
  • To inform readers
  • To give feedback to authors
  • To motivate others to leave reviews
  • To help author gain credibility
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LEAVE REVIEWS AT

  • Amazon, b&n, waterstones, itunes
  • Goodreads
  • Shelfari
  • Librarything
  • Publisher's website

HOW DO I LEAVE REVIEWS?

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ON BOOKSHOP'S WEBSITE

  • Log on and search for book
  • Find and click 'leave review' button
  • Write one or two sentences (or more)
  • Hit 'post'
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ON GOODREADS

  • Log on
  • Find book
  • Rate by stars
  • No need to write a review
  • But since you're already here...

WHAT ELSE?

AMAZON

  • VALUES TOTAL NUMBER OF REVIEWS
  • Owns your review
  • (So if you review elsewhere, change wording)
  • Does not allow reviews by same-genre authors
  • (Offer endorsement instead)

GOODREADS

  • Star-only reviews are accepted
  • Leave reviews without prior purchase
  • Adding book to shelf helps visibility
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OTHER WAYS TO SPREAD THE WORD

  • Tweet one-line reviews or post on facebook
  • Post your favorite quote from the book
  • Tell your friends
  • Pin it on pinterest
  • Shout it from the roof 😊
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THAT'S IT, FOLKS

(ALMOST)

MY BOOKS

  • 'Divide and conquer,' urban fantasy, 03/2015
  • 'Guarded,' spicy paranormal romance, 07/2015
  • 'A world of his own making,' fantasy novella, 09/2015