Why we should be reading reviews – not so much of our own work, but of other writers’.
Good morning, everyone, PH with you here today, wishing you a wonderful day. I don’t know how many times something serendipitous happens with you and then you gain a better perspective or find a better way to do something but it happens to me often. Recently, I came across an inconsequential blog post and, as I read it, I realized something very helpful.
Many of us authors spend a lot of time seeking out reviews. After all, a review can be very helpful to readers and validate our books. A glowing four or five star review can also make your day we. Reviews can also be hard to generate but they are gold when received. Personally, I should probably do more to seek them from bloggers than I have. It’s something else to work at in my spare time, spare time being twist of words for me these days.
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seems like a great idea, a nice way to get some insight into what readers are looking for in books.
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And some hints maybe about what not to put in mine?
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You never know what one reviewer may like versus another…
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I have not been great about soliciting these reviews either. Good point.
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Likewise – I’m not good at selling. 😦
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