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Reviews are very important for Self-Published (SP), and Indie authors, just as they are for others. Unfortunately, though, many SP/Indie books don't get the review attention they deserve. In this group, authors can gain honest reviews from other author members. All members are encouraged to participate fully in the review process, rather than concentrating only on obtaining reviews for their own work. We are all in the same situation.
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Polls, awards and listopia? Post here!
By Emma · 28 posts · 215 views
By Emma · 28 posts · 215 views
last updated Jul 09, 2026 11:06AM
Looking for a few ARC readers who enjoy crime thrillers! 🔎📖
By Amr · 1 post · 9 views
By Amr · 1 post · 9 views
last updated Aug 20, 2026 03:27AM
Wanting Reviews For A Particular Book
By E.M. · 1 post · 771 views
By E.M. · 1 post · 771 views
last updated Feb 04, 2020 04:39AM
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Misconceptions about reviewing and this group's place in the process
By Jay · 1 post · 1411 views
last updated Jan 18, 2014 03:32AM
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So what is a review and how do I write one?
By Jay · 144 posts · 1489 views
By Jay · 144 posts · 1489 views
last updated Apr 11, 2019 10:30AM
Potentially spurious author questions
By Dan · 12 posts · 77 views
By Dan · 12 posts · 77 views
last updated May 06, 2025 10:04AM
Has Anyone Tried StoryOrigin?
By Gene , Admin · 12 posts · 342 views
By Gene , Admin · 12 posts · 342 views
last updated Nov 17, 2023 11:04AM
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Goodreads Giveaways will be $119 or $599 and only open to the US
By E.M. · 18 posts · 357 views
By E.M. · 18 posts · 357 views
last updated Sep 15, 2021 08:53PM
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Rule about posting low star reviews to Amazon.
By Emma · 75 posts · 1119 views
By Emma · 75 posts · 1119 views
last updated Sep 12, 2025 08:11AM
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Reviews - What do you want from them?
By T.R. · 60 posts · 330 views
By T.R. · 60 posts · 330 views
last updated Dec 05, 2024 08:19AM
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Is this group within goodreads/amazon guidelines?
By Emma · 5 posts · 333 views
By Emma · 5 posts · 333 views
last updated Jun 01, 2016 03:45AM
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Update to Rule 13 – AI-Generated Writing
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last updated Aug 10, 2026 12:43AM
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Group 401. Mystery, Thriller, & Suspense -- Now Forming
By Jennifer · 27 posts · 44 views
By Jennifer · 27 posts · 44 views
last updated 16 hours, 1 min ago
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Group 399. General - Mod. Loralee
By Loralee , Admin · 170 posts · 78 views
By Loralee , Admin · 170 posts · 78 views
last updated 13 hours, 30 min ago
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Group 396. General- Mod. Jennifer
By Jennifer · 226 posts · 95 views
By Jennifer · 226 posts · 95 views
last updated 13 hours, 58 min ago
Group 400. In This World - Mod. Gene
By Gene , Admin · 67 posts · 53 views
By Gene , Admin · 67 posts · 53 views
last updated 7 hours, 7 min ago
Group 398. General - Mod. Gene
By Gene , Admin · 189 posts · 74 views
By Gene , Admin · 189 posts · 74 views
last updated Aug 24, 2026 07:02AM
One for One Review List (Current)
By E.K. , Admin · 115 posts · 149 views
By E.K. , Admin · 115 posts · 149 views
last updated Aug 11, 2026 11:33AM
IMPORTANT - Moderator Announcement
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By Gene , Admin · 6 posts · 78 views
last updated May 07, 2026 04:21PM
Interactive book (short stories where reader can be co-author)
By Dariana · 1 post · 4 views
By Dariana · 1 post · 4 views
last updated Aug 22, 2026 06:13PM
Free Review Copy Available! Book 2 of 4: The Treasury of Tiny Wonders - 10 New Magical Adventures for Brave Explorers (Vol. 2)
By Maksym · 2 posts · 4 views
By Maksym · 2 posts · 4 views
last updated Aug 12, 2026 12:22PM
Looking for Beta readers for my non fiction book for introverts
By Ceri · 1 post · 11 views
By Ceri · 1 post · 11 views
last updated Jun 24, 2026 01:00AM
ARC readers wanted | Contemporary Romance
By Jasmine · 1 post · 11 views
By Jasmine · 1 post · 11 views
last updated Jun 20, 2026 11:36AM
ARC available for A multi-timeline cosmic horror fantasy of shattered realities
By T.M. · 2 posts · 17 views
By T.M. · 2 posts · 17 views
last updated May 12, 2026 09:27PM
First paragraph doesn’t work, or a thumbs up.
By Joseph · 2 posts · 24 views
By Joseph · 2 posts · 24 views
last updated May 12, 2026 09:23PM
Helping each other out - adding books to lists on Goodreads
By Kristian · 60 posts · 528 views
By Kristian · 60 posts · 528 views
last updated Aug 15, 2026 02:15PM
How does receiving a bad review make you feel?
By deleted member · 27 posts · 218 views
By deleted member · 27 posts · 218 views
last updated Dec 20, 2025 12:26AM
"I'll review your book" emails
By deleted member · 95 posts · 1608 views
By deleted member · 95 posts · 1608 views
last updated Jul 27, 2024 10:52AM
Readers: what do you expect from reviews?
By deleted member · 3 posts · 90 views
By deleted member · 3 posts · 90 views
last updated Mar 26, 2023 03:06PM
Exchanging Guest Posts or Author Interviews?
By Alexis · 2 posts · 36 views
By Alexis · 2 posts · 36 views
last updated Jul 22, 2020 01:37AM
[Gratis 22-25 Ago] "El dolor que no pedí" — Ficción / Drama Contemporáneo
By J. · 1 post · 5 views
By J. · 1 post · 5 views
last updated Aug 22, 2026 09:50AM
[Gratis] [Kindle] [22-25 de Agosto] [Drama / Ficción Contemporánea] "El dolor que no pedí" por J. López M.
By J. · 1 post · 6 views
By J. · 1 post · 6 views
last updated Aug 21, 2026 10:26AM
Looking for reviewers for my coloring book for kids with ADHD
By Ursein · 1 post · 4 views
By Ursein · 1 post · 4 views
last updated Aug 17, 2026 09:53AM
Early Reviews for a Transformative Channeling Book
By Adria · 1 post · 5 views
By Adria · 1 post · 5 views
last updated Aug 05, 2026 03:10AM
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Group 397. General - Mod. E.K.
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By E.K. , Admin · 215 posts · 61 views
last updated Jul 20, 2026 11:05AM
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Group 394. Novella - mod. Loralee
By Loralee , Admin · 162 posts · 63 views
last updated Jul 06, 2026 08:29PM
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Group 393. General - Mod. E.K.
By E.K. , Admin · 271 posts · 71 views
last updated May 13, 2026 12:55PM
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Group 391. General - Mod Loralee
By Loralee , Admin · 204 posts · 66 views
last updated Apr 16, 2026 11:11AM
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Group 388. General - Mod. E.K.
By E.K. , Admin · 198 posts · 74 views
last updated Jan 19, 2026 11:07PM
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Group 385. Out of this World - Mod. Jennifer
By Gene , Admin · 204 posts · 83 views
last updated Jan 10, 2026 08:55AM
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Group 386. General - Mod. Gene
By Gene , Admin · 131 posts · 76 views
last updated Jan 03, 2026 04:59PM
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Group 384. General - Mod. Loralee
By Loralee , Admin · 215 posts · 96 views
By Loralee , Admin · 215 posts · 96 views
last updated Dec 17, 2025 08:02PM
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Group 383. Out of This World - Mod. Jeff COMPLETE
By Jeff · 168 posts · 85 views
By Jeff · 168 posts · 85 views
last updated Nov 21, 2025 09:09AM
You have no friends in the Review Group group.
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Myself and the other mods have been surprised at the enthusiasm members have shown for the 'one time only' genre specific review rounds that have been set up for the 100th group celebration.
Which leads to the question, should the group move to genre specific rounds?
The downsides are that some genre rounds, especially more 'niche' ones might be difficult to fill, and after a few groups, organising non-reciprocal reviews, if the same people join over and over again, could be problematic.
Upsides would be that authors could be confident that their reviewers understand their genre.
As always, groups are set up when we have mods willing and available. Some mods only mod one group at a time, so instead of a 'general' group being set up every couple of weeks, you could wait months for another group in your specific genre.
The number/types of rounds we can run depends on the number of mods, their availability and their willingness to mod a particular group.
Which leads to the question, should the group move to genre specific rounds?
The downsides are that some genre rounds, especially more 'niche' ones might be difficult to fill, and after a few groups, organising non-reciprocal reviews, if the same people join over and over again, could be problematic.
Upsides would be that authors could be confident that their reviewers understand their genre.
As always, groups are set up when we have mods willing and available. Some mods only mod one group at a time, so instead of a 'general' group being set up every couple of weeks, you could wait months for another group in your specific genre.
The number/types of rounds we can run depends on the number of mods, their availability and their willingness to mod a particular group.
Both.
Only genre specific rounds
No, keep it as it is, with general, clean and 18+ categories.
Both genre specific and general
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Both
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Genre specific would produce better reviews for the author, but my novel is a YA and I am concerned that the group might not include enough YA authors to make genre-specific reviews practical.
Both .. please.
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Both please
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Sands of Time A Collection of thought provoking Stories
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I think genre-specific rounds can be great for authors writing in well-defined categories like romance or fantasy. But for those of us creating niche books (like puzzle books, activity books, or educational workbooks), it might become harder to participate if only genre rounds are available. Maybe a mix of general and genre-specific rounds would work best? That way, no one gets left out, and niche authors still have a chance to be part of the community.
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la verità è che se nn ti conosce nessuno come , anche se ho da dire qualcosa di catartico come nel mio libro come fai a commentarla se non lo leggi?ma se sei sconosciuto nessuno ti leggerà..cosi vanno avanti solo quelli che hanno un editore che può pagare la pubblicità ed è un gran peccato perchè nessuno scoprirà magari bellismi libri è questo che penso
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