NO MORE REVIEW SWAPS!
What's up, guys? I wanted to write my blog post tomorrow, but I know that my day is going to be hectic. So it's better to get it over it, just in case.
Any who, I would like to discuss about what's going on. Earlier today, I was trying to promote my book online, until someone suggested to do a review swap.
So what is a review swap, you might ask?A review swap is when one author wants you to read and review your work, while he or she does the same for yours. It may sound great, but that is wrong. And there have been issues when it comes to review swaps. You would get in trouble and, if you have Goodreads or Amazon account, they would terminate you for that.
So for those who are new authors or-- for this occasion --young authors, DO NOT do review swap. I know that getting reviews is nice, but you need to be honest when you review them. More importantly, don't read something that's not your interest. If you have friends or family who are willing to read your work, that's fine. It's always better to have an audience who can give you feedback.
And I understand that you want more reviews, but this is not the best way to get reviews. Believe me. I'm desperate for reviews, too, but I don't do the cheating way to get reviews. Even if someone wants to review your book because of a blurb, don't let them do it. There's more to it in the book than the blurb, so they don't understand what they're missing out if they don't read the whole book (it happened to me. I swear).
My suggestion is to keep promoting your books as much as you can.
1. Don't over do it, because that's going to irritate people. I usually promote my book through twitter and use hashtags.
2. If you guys have a Goodreads or Wattpad, upload your excerpt and have people read them, before they read your book and review them.
3. Join an author related group chat (or any book lover book chat that allows authors to promote their books). You just need to follow their guidelines, be active on the groups as much as you can, and don't over do it.
4. And one last thing, which it can come and handy, you can do automated messages on twitter or any social media accounts. Sure, it's annoying, but it can be handy. That way, you can spread the word about your book, if people follow you. And the best part is that you don't have to force them.
I hope you guys all understand what I'm trying to say. Also, I hope that these tips would come in handy.
And if you want to check out my book, The White Sirens, you can. Feel free to read the excerpt of my book, if you're interested in. The full version is available on Amazon in ebook version. :) https://www.amazon.com/White-Sirens-S...
Any who, I would like to discuss about what's going on. Earlier today, I was trying to promote my book online, until someone suggested to do a review swap.
So what is a review swap, you might ask?A review swap is when one author wants you to read and review your work, while he or she does the same for yours. It may sound great, but that is wrong. And there have been issues when it comes to review swaps. You would get in trouble and, if you have Goodreads or Amazon account, they would terminate you for that.
So for those who are new authors or-- for this occasion --young authors, DO NOT do review swap. I know that getting reviews is nice, but you need to be honest when you review them. More importantly, don't read something that's not your interest. If you have friends or family who are willing to read your work, that's fine. It's always better to have an audience who can give you feedback.
And I understand that you want more reviews, but this is not the best way to get reviews. Believe me. I'm desperate for reviews, too, but I don't do the cheating way to get reviews. Even if someone wants to review your book because of a blurb, don't let them do it. There's more to it in the book than the blurb, so they don't understand what they're missing out if they don't read the whole book (it happened to me. I swear).
My suggestion is to keep promoting your books as much as you can.
1. Don't over do it, because that's going to irritate people. I usually promote my book through twitter and use hashtags.
2. If you guys have a Goodreads or Wattpad, upload your excerpt and have people read them, before they read your book and review them.
3. Join an author related group chat (or any book lover book chat that allows authors to promote their books). You just need to follow their guidelines, be active on the groups as much as you can, and don't over do it.
4. And one last thing, which it can come and handy, you can do automated messages on twitter or any social media accounts. Sure, it's annoying, but it can be handy. That way, you can spread the word about your book, if people follow you. And the best part is that you don't have to force them.
I hope you guys all understand what I'm trying to say. Also, I hope that these tips would come in handy.
And if you want to check out my book, The White Sirens, you can. Feel free to read the excerpt of my book, if you're interested in. The full version is available on Amazon in ebook version. :) https://www.amazon.com/White-Sirens-S...
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