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The Author's Guide to Working with Book Bloggers by Barb Drozdowich

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


This is another ‘How to …’ book from Ms Drozdowich – long may she write them. For me how to books are essential reading to gain a quick insight into the topic under discussion – in this case book bloggers – as they take away the very time consuming drudgery of doing your own research. As a fiction author I have many demands on my time, so books like this are an excellent way to make efficient use of a scarce resource.
First published in 2012, but as is the huge benefit of eBooks, they can be constantly updated, and given how fast the self-publishing industry is moving, this is essential for books of this nature. This edition is right up to date.
Based on extensive research - Ms Drozdowich surveyed 215 book bloggers, and she is herself is a romance book blogger (http://sugarbeatsbooks.com/ ) – she speaks with authority.
Until now my interaction with book bloggers has been minimal – it’s been one of those things, are part of the self-publisher’s arsenal for discovery, I've been meaning to undertake but been put off because of the commitment needed to researching who I should contact. This book couldn't be timelier for me, and within the first the first few pages I’d justified my investment.
Ms Drozdowich writing style is empathetic with author’s needs – she is an author after all - direct, to the point and with minimal superfluous narrative. She has a genuine need to help authors which she does time and again with this book; her website’s strap line is ‘helping one author at a time’ (http://barbdrozdowich.com/ ). Authors developing relationships with book bloggers is essential; so buying, reading and acting on her book is too. Highly recommended …




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Blogging for Authors by Barb Drozdowich

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


As a self-published fiction author, besides writing great stories, I’m like all other authors, and need to jump through many hoops to get my books in front of my readers. Time is a premium, and in my opinion, “How to … “ books are a life saver, especially when written by Barbara Drozdowich. She is always honest and authentic, and writes her books to help—they are detailed, inclusive, tried and tested.
Looking at the Table of Contents will give you a quick insight to the breadth and depth of her coverage, yet she doesn't overburden the reader with unnecessary detail. The chapters are littered with links to other useful resources, which allows the reader to have a very personal experience when reading this book – a great benefit of digital books. To follow or not to follow a link, the choice is yours.
This book is essential for any serious author building their platform, and one that should prove a sound investment. Having read this book I now need to enact the advice, hints and tips, and that’s down to me. Highly recommended.




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