Published it Before Getting Reviews -- AKA: My Huge Mistake

[Chris]

If you obtain reviews before publishing, how do you use them at the time?

[Eva]

Well, for what I have seen. (i´m not an expert in this because my book comes out in May) But a month before your release date, you should have your book ready, what I mean is completely edited, cover etc. That´s when you approach blogs and people here, in Goodreads, that would be happy to read and review your book.
By the time publishing date come up you´ll have at least ten-hopefully good- reviews.
I hope this helps.

[Author Dawnette]

I'm in the same boat, first book coming out in May/June.

How do I get reviews through Amazon if it's not being sold or completely published & out?

Help...

D. N. Brenner

[Author Dawnette]

Okay, saw the whole post...

[Eva]

Cassandra wrote: "Eva wrote: "Well, for what I have seen. (i´m not an expert in this because my book comes out in May) But a month before your release date, you should have your book ready, what I mean is completely..."

That's okay. We're here to help each other, right?

[Chris]

If you use Smashwords, I recommend the same done there too. Give your reviewers a coupon code to get a free version first so they can post the review. Smashwords only lets you review books you purchased.