Geoff Ring
asked
Arthur Daigle:
Dear Arthur, You have been recommended by Clare O’Beara as a possible paid reviewer (manuscript assessment) of my two books of MG science fiction/fantasy. Would you have any interest? Kind regards, Geoff Ring
Arthur Daigle
Geoff Ring,
First, my apologies in the delay responding to your request. I've been busy preparing a new book, with my day job, and other responsibilities. This leaves me less time than I would like. That said, I would be interested in looking at one of your manuscripts. Due to my obligations it would take me longer than normal to read the book. Before you accept, please understand two things.
#1 I will not accept payment of any form. I am not an editor, publisher or highly ranked reviewer (I am currently 67,000 place on Amazon). You are not getting the services of a professional. As such I feel I have no right to request or receive payment. Money for reviews is also a major offense at Amazon, and something they could potentially ban one or both of us for. I feel this is not an unreasonable act on their part. Paid reviews reduces the value of a review if readers think they were purchased rather than earned.
#2 I will be honest if I review your book. If I feel there are serious issues that would result in a 3 star or lower rating, I will not review the book and instead contact you with my concerns. This will give you a chance to address them rather than have a permanent mark against your book. If I feel the book deserves a 4 or 5 star rating I will review it, but I will still mention what I see as weaknesses in the book, if any. Please go on Amazon and see the kind of reviews I give to movies and book.
If these terms are acceptable, let me know and we will make the necessary arrangements.
First, my apologies in the delay responding to your request. I've been busy preparing a new book, with my day job, and other responsibilities. This leaves me less time than I would like. That said, I would be interested in looking at one of your manuscripts. Due to my obligations it would take me longer than normal to read the book. Before you accept, please understand two things.
#1 I will not accept payment of any form. I am not an editor, publisher or highly ranked reviewer (I am currently 67,000 place on Amazon). You are not getting the services of a professional. As such I feel I have no right to request or receive payment. Money for reviews is also a major offense at Amazon, and something they could potentially ban one or both of us for. I feel this is not an unreasonable act on their part. Paid reviews reduces the value of a review if readers think they were purchased rather than earned.
#2 I will be honest if I review your book. If I feel there are serious issues that would result in a 3 star or lower rating, I will not review the book and instead contact you with my concerns. This will give you a chance to address them rather than have a permanent mark against your book. If I feel the book deserves a 4 or 5 star rating I will review it, but I will still mention what I see as weaknesses in the book, if any. Please go on Amazon and see the kind of reviews I give to movies and book.
If these terms are acceptable, let me know and we will make the necessary arrangements.
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