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Jillian wrote: "Hello all! :) This is my first post in this group (or any group on GoodReads) so my sincere apologies if it's not in the right place!Just wondering... is it appropriate to post the same review..."
I cut and paste on all sites (Amazon, Smashwords, Goodreads). Sometimes I do a slightly longer version on my blog - focusing on writing-related issues because I'm also an author.
absolutely fine to cut and paste the same review on different sites :)) Authors would be wrapped with that! I know I would! :))
I post in a few places, and yes cut and paste method!If I write a long review, (which is often!), for Barnes and Noble I usually have to cut it down - which is most annoying!
I crosspost my reviews, but typically give credit to the first site where I posted ... so I add "repost of review at goodreads.com" at the bottom.
Don't forget Apple iBookstore, Sony reader store, Kobo, and the various international Amazon sites (UK, CA, DE, IT, JP, ES, FR), if you really want to be complete about it. The sites don't communicate, so they tally up reviews internally.Authors love wide exposure of reviews, especially if they contain positive and/or constructive criticism. A number of advertising avenues are restricted by number and quality of reviews on specific sites, so cross-posting a review can have multiple benefits beyond helpful criticism.
I like the idea of giving credit to the original site, since Amazon tends to regard reviews posted on their site as theirs, and I've heard they can be snarky about allowing other sites to post the same reviews, but if you specifically mention that the review is a repost of an alternate site, that should remove any question of first publication rights to the review.
Just thought I'd throw those out as side issues.
As a writer, I like reviewers to post as many places as they can. For example, I have 12 four and five star reviews on Amazon, but none (yet) on Smashwords. If they Tweet, and have a lot of followers, that's a bonus.
I never thought of credited the initial site, which would be my blog.Thank you, Arshad and Stormhawk, for the hot tip!
Still a Newbie,
Patricia
I second Arshad's suggestion of crediting the initial site. Personally, if I saw the same review everywhere, I think it was spam, especially if it was positive review. I do hope you keep in mind that reviews are not free advertisement for authors, they're tools for fellow readers. So do whatever you can to not give that impression if you're truly looking for followers.
Also, if an author wants to quote part of your review, the most appropriate attribution is to list both the author of the review and the original site to which it was posted. Since we don't always receive notice when a review is posted, we might stumble across a wonderful cross-posted review, and end up inadvertently misquoting the attribution/ownership.
Harriet wrote: "As a writer, I like reviewers to post as many places as they can. For example, I have 12 four and five star reviews on Amazon, but none (yet) on Smashwords. If they Tweet, and have a lot of follow..."The problem w/ Smashwords is that if you didn't buy the e-book there, you can't review it. That's why I will ask for a Smashwords coupon if possible when I've won or been offered an e-book, so I can post my review there as well.
I do post the same review wherever I can - Amazon can only make a snit about reviews posted by books they've provided - like through the Vine program. My Vine books, I can only post reviews on Amazon or on non-bookseller affiliated sites that do not offer books for sale, or offer them ONLY from Amazon, so that's why you'll occasionally see me posting an Amazon link rather than a review.
A problem I have with B&N is that they are INSANELY tough about their TOC - the review of the first book in the Skindancer series that I recently posted was refused by B&N and I have NO IDEA why - the ONLY word I can find that could POSSIBLY be a problem is "stripping", as in "the serial killer was stripping off tattoos" - but since B&N has changed the way they show things, I can't figure out how to get back in and edit the damned thing. I'm about to give up on posting reviews there, as this happens too frequently (twice in 3 months is TOO much AFAI am concerned!), and it doesn't seem that many people even notice the reviews there anyway. The only reason I keep trying is just to get the word out about books I particularly like.
Anyway, if I've reviewed your book, you can FOR SURE find my reviews on here, Shelfari and Amazon - sometimes B&N and LibraryThing, and I always ask for ideas of elsewhere to post. I am to the point where I will not sign up for a site just to post reviews anymore, though - I get too much email as it is :-) I do, however, say that if the author wishes to use a link to my review or copy my review (with attribution), they are free to do so.
I post on multiple sites since I feel that it is good publicity for both the reviewed and the reviewer.
Bob
Bob
Katy- I have had a lot of problems posting reviews on BN and I know that some of the reviewers for my books have had issues as well. I can't figure out why its so difficult. They have never refused one of my reviews but I can't ever get it to post! Its maddening! Also, when I can get one to post its usually "too long" by their standards and they cut it off.But in answer to the topic- i think its highly appreciated to copy and paste a review where ever you can!
Wow, thank you all so much for your replies. I had no idea about a lot of those issues, like length rules for B&N and Amazon being a little possessive. Thank you, thank you! :)
Well sure Jillian thats what we are here for!!! ;) So glad we could be of help!
I'm a cutter and paster too! I put on my blog first, then copy and paste here and there.
I only have to reviews on my booko right now but am looking for more and when i do I will post them to my website and they will more then likely come here from GR. So yea multiple postings of reviews good idea!
I'd have to agree. I do a bit of copy-pasting when it comes to reviews as well, but also tend to tweak them at times. But overall, it is IMO about the exposure and getting the word out there about the book. My 2 cents.
Just wondering... is it appropriate to post the same review on multiple sites, like GoodReads, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, etc.? I would like my reviews to get more exposure, and I would like to give more feedback to lesser-reviewed books, but I didn't know if it would look lazy or spam-like if I post the same review 3 times.
Thanks!
Jillian