It is crazy how much a book review improves the life of an independent writer. One review and BAM! You've given that writer a great deal to think about, or courage to keep writing, or helped more readers discover them.
Most traditionally published authors don't read their reviews. They couldn't care less, really. Most publishing houses buy reviews for their authors anyhow, so who cares what they say or that they have hundreds and thousands of 5 star reviews if most aren't even real.
But as an indie author, I don't buy my reviews. I give free books all the time, but I don't get anything out of it. I just like giving them away. It does hopefully, increase readership. People who have reviewed my books are normal people who have graciously taken time out of their day to do me a great honor. And Amazon.com has made it that much easier to review books.
Back in the day, you had to write some twenty words and there were a bunch of rules... Now, you don't have to actually write anything save for maybe a title, maybe a word or two.
As an example:
WOW, it really is that easy! So if you've read a book and you really want to improve someone's life for the better, don't think you have to write an essay. Though, the more feedback the better. ^_^
Most traditionally published authors don't read their reviews. They couldn't care less, really. Most publishing houses buy reviews for their authors anyhow, so who cares what they say or that they have hundreds and thousands of 5 star reviews if most aren't even real.
But as an indie author, I don't buy my reviews. I give free books all the time, but I don't get anything out of it. I just like giving them away. It does hopefully, increase readership. People who have reviewed my books are normal people who have graciously taken time out of their day to do me a great honor. And Amazon.com has made it that much easier to review books.
Back in the day, you had to write some twenty words and there were a bunch of rules... Now, you don't have to actually write anything save for maybe a title, maybe a word or two.
As an example:
This review is from: Fatal Retribution (Raina Kirkland Book 1) (Kindle Edition)
Very good
WOW, it really is that easy! So if you've read a book and you really want to improve someone's life for the better, don't think you have to write an essay. Though, the more feedback the better. ^_^
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