Hundreds of free reviews-where to get them and how to ask

This
will be a short post, as AE release has me a bit overwhelmed. Free reviews are
something an author searches for and hardly ever finds. Until now. The internet
and Amazon are a team unmatched by any in the world when it comes to offering
people opportunities they never would have had. From the actual ebook
publishing, to the lists of free things you can get… like reviews.





Amazon
has a top 1000 list of
reviewers, but before you go rushing off, please consider this picture:
You’ve been doing reviews for years, working your way up the ranks, and now
everyone and their mother wants you to review their stuff. Which ones do you
agree to? The ones that followed the guidelines you’ve laid out (Reviewers high
in rank put this information on their profiles and blogs, usually under review
policy or submissions tabs) and of course, the ones that catch your eye but
being original and friendly. If you send a short note and just ask, you’ll get
a negative response – if you get one at all.





So
how do you ask for a review? Pretend you are having a normal conversation but
follow the rules below.



1-Try
to use Mr. or Mrs. when you can to avoid being too familiar but don’t put their
entire name. It looks too form-letterish.





2-Be
friendly. Wave at them, smile. You’re an author. Create an instant image with a
short note. For example: Hi One-eyed-sloth! Great name.





My
name is ---. I found you on the Amazon reviewers list (Congrats!) and I’m
hoping you’ll review my book. I’ve put the details below.





Waving
at you,



Your
first name only












Now,
the below part, should be a copy (mostly) of your Amazon sales page, with a
link to it. If you don’t include a direct link to where they can download it,
you’ve wasted your time. Make it easy for them and remember that some people
still only read print so mentioning that in a PS is a good idea if you only
offer ebook copies for review.








When
you get a positive answer, thank them right away and then GIFT them the book if
it isn’t free. Never make a reviewer pay for a copy, even print. –And also when
you send out a print copy for review, be sure to autograph it.





Next
Week: Increasing sales with ‘tagging’ and ‘liking’.






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