What’s in a review?
Great advice …
Originally posted on Stephanie Hurt - Author/Accountant/Children's Minister:
I’ve blogged about reviews before and each time I get a lot of response from fellow authors. Reviews can do a lot for an author. They can cause readers to flock to your book, run away from your book or make them unsure. I’ve been reading several posts from fellow authors regarding the trend in reviews and in some ways its not good.
As I’ve said before, if you’re thinking about reviewing a book, please read the book first. It’s so evident to an author when a reviewer hasn’t even read the book.
Let’s take a look at some of the things fellow authors have told me about some of their reviews that either made them laugh, cry or smile. Some may have caused all of these emotions.
1: I really enjoyed this book but I’m giving it a 2 star because I didn’t like the characters name. (This author…
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