How to Write a Review

Originally posted on Scripturience:

Because I, like many indie authors, need book reviews to prosper, it���s crossed my mind to wonder why so few readers write them. There are lots of theories.

1.Readers are lazy and/or can���t be bothered to take the time. They read books, toss them aside, and move on.

2. Readers don���t think their opinion matters; the pros do the reviewing, and no one cares what anyone else thinks.

3. Readers aren���t sure what to put into a review.

As for #1, there���s nothing I can do except implore you to reconsider. When you like a book, the only way other people get to share your joy is if you tell them about it. Likewise, when you hate a book, you can help others avoid inflicting the pain on themselves.

With #2, I���ve written about this before. There are professional reviewers out there, sure. They read what the Big 5���

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