Originally posted on Sound Bites with TyCobbsTeeth:
Book reviews are a form of social proof���
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When a reader is deciding whether or not to buy a book, one of the things they look at is the reviews.
A lack of reviews can cause potential readers to move onto another book. It���s obvious how important reviews are, but it can be tough to get reviews, especially for new books.
Chicken or the Egg?
Getting reviews is a lot like the classic ���Which came first: the chicken or the egg?��� puzzle. It���s harder to get people to buy your book if you don���t have reviews, but it���s hard to get reviews if people don���t buy and read your book.
It can be tough, but it IS possible to get reviews. It does take some hustle and work to find people to review your book, but it can be done! Plus, by reaching out in unusual places to���
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Published on February 11, 2015 12:05