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Getting Book Reviews: Easy, Ethical Strategies for Authors (Writer's Craft) Kindle Edition

by Rayne Hall (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Reviews help sell books.
When browsing online for their next read, most readers are drawn to the books with many reviews. More and more readers glance at what other readers have to say about a book before they hit the 'buy now' button. The more people have read and liked the book, the more they want to experience it for themselves. This is a known psychological factor called 'social evidence', and it plays a big role in purchasing decisions.
The more reviews your book has, the better, especially if they are genuine, personal, thoughtful and positive. Reviews can multiply your sales and catapult your book to the top of bestseller lists - but how do you get them?
Perhaps you're a new author and can't get those crucial early reviews to start the train rolling. Maybe you're a seasoned author and your books have garnered reviews, but not as many as you need to break out. Or perhaps you've gone the corporate publishing route, and find that your publisher's publicist isn't getting your book the attention it needs.
This book shows you many proven strategies to get the reviews your book deserves. Instead of urging you to labour through tedious, spirit-draining procedures, I'll reveal quick, fun, empowering tricks.
All my suggestions are legitimate and ethical. In this book you won't find methods for manipulating, faking and cheating. Strengthen your readers' bond with you, don't sabotage it.
Most of the methods I suggest are free, although some incur expenses. You will definitely need to spend time. You can apply them all these techniques, or cherry-pick the ones you like now and keep the rest for another time or a different book.
At the end of most chapters, I'm sharing mistakes I made and learnt from. They all seemed a good idea at the time.
Rayne
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0179P1DLS
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 25, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.0 MB
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Rayne Hall MA is the author of over 100 books, mostly Dark Fantasy and Gothic Horror, e.g. The Bride’s Curse: Bulgarian Gothic Ghost and Horror Stories. She is also the acclaimed editor of Gothic, Fantasy and Horror anthologies (e.g. Among the Headstones: Creepy Tales from the Graveyard) and author of the bestselling Writer’s Craft series for advanced-level writers, including and the bestselling Writer’s Craft series e.g. Writing Gothic Fiction Writing Scary Scenes, Writing Vivid Settings, Writing Vivid Dialogue, Writing Vivid Characters, Writing Deep Point of View.

Born and raised in Germany, Rayne Hall has lived in China, Mongolia, Nepal and Britain. Now she resides in a village in Bulgaria, where men perform the annual demon dance, ghosts and sirens beckon, and abandoned decaying houses hold memories of a glorious past.

Her lucky black rescue cat Sulu often accompanies her when she explores spooky derelict buildings. He delights in walking across shattered roof tiles, scratching charred timbers and sniffing at long-abandoned hearths. He even senses the presence of ghosts… but that’s another story.

Rayne has worked as an investigative journalist, development aid worker, museum guide, apple picker, tarot reader, adult education teacher, belly dancer, magazine editor, publishing manager and more, and now writes full time.

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Customers find the book helpful and informative. They appreciate the honest advice and practical examples. The writing quality is well-organized and easy to understand. Readers find the book useful for independent authors, newer writers, and writers of both fiction and non-fiction. It provides ethical strategies that are simple to implement. Customers describe the book as a quick read with a personal touch and practical examples.

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Customers find the book helpful and informative. They appreciate the honest tips, strategies, and examples. The first and last chapters are especially useful.

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"...Her book offers a fair look at the different ideas, presenting the positive and negative sides of each...." Read more

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"Ignore the really ordinary cover, this is a very useful book. As an author, I too want to get more reviews for my book...." Read more

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Customers find the book helpful and well-written. They appreciate the structure, organization, and relatability of many points. The different points are clear and easy to incorporate into a publishing strategy.

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Customers find the book helpful for independent authors who don't know where to start. They recommend it for newer authors or any writers struggling to achieve an important part of their writing. The advice in the book is beneficial for writers of both fiction and non-fiction.

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Customers find the book easy to use. It provides ethical strategies and identifies scams.

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She Sold Me!
The section "Funny Negative Book Reviews" in Chapter 19 had me in hysterics! How could readers and aspiring authors ever rate Stephen King's first novel as "bland and tasteless?" This book shows authors how to obtain book reviews. It also explains how negative book reviews actually boost book sales if the review honestly pertains to the book's content. This was a fast read!
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  • Juliet Kincaid
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very helpful guide
    Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2018
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    As an indie author, I’ve had trouble getting reviews for my books and stories. And I’ve spent lots of time beating myself up about it, too. But Rayne Hall’s Getting Book Reviews: Easy, Ethical Strategies for Authors gave me lots of ideas of how to proceed in the future. I found the first and the last chapters especially helpful. Even before I read this entry in Ms. Hall’s Writer’s Craft series, I’ve added little notes at the end of my pubs encouraging readers to review the work they’ve just read. But now I plan on lengthening the letter to include a request for readers to email me in case they noted any typos in addition to asking for reviews. In the last chapter, sixteen authors writing and publishing in various genres present what methods have helped them get reviews. It cheered me up to find out that getting reviews isn’t just hard for me. Most indie authors have to work hard at it, but with persistence and resourcefulness they succeed. So I highly recommend this book to all of you indie authors out there who want reviews.
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    Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2018
    As an indie author, I’ve had trouble getting reviews for my books and stories. And I’ve spent lots of time beating myself up about it, too. But Rayne Hall’s Getting Book Reviews: Easy, Ethical Strategies for Authors gave me lots of ideas of how to proceed in the future. I found the first and the last chapters especially helpful. Even before I read this entry in Ms. Hall’s Writer’s Craft series, I’ve added little notes at the end of my pubs encouraging readers to review the work they’ve just read. But now I plan on lengthening the letter to include a request for readers to email me in case they noted any typos in addition to asking for reviews. In the last chapter, sixteen authors writing and publishing in various genres present what methods have helped them get reviews. It cheered me up to find out that getting reviews isn’t just hard for me. Most indie authors have to work hard at it, but with persistence and resourcefulness they succeed. So I highly recommend this book to all of you indie authors out there who want reviews.
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  • Dee Arr
    4.0 out of 5 stars Solid Advice on a Major Aspect of Publishing Success
    Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2018
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    I find it is always best to learn from the mistakes of others. Author Rayne Hall has generously shared her knowledge (as well as her missteps) in an easy-to-read book that will help to set writers on a path that should help them to steer clear of many of the self-publishing hazards when seeking book reviews. The advice in this book is beneficial to writers of both fiction and non-fiction.

    While there are many viewpoints on garnering reviews, Ms. Hall recognizes that not every method will work for all writers. Her book offers a fair look at the different ideas, presenting the positive and negative sides of each. For newer writers or those who wish to gain a solid overview of the book review challenges, “Getting Book Reviews” is a solid entry into the field.

    Having been on the “reviewer” side of the aisle for about four years, I admire Ms. Hall’s chapters addressing how to react to negative reviews. Viewing the positive aspects of these reviews, to me, reflects the attitude of a mature author, one who recognizes the pitfalls of self-publishing and is more than ready to make an omelet when the basket of eggs gets dropped by a reviewer. Chapter 19 (Funny Negative Book Reviews) may help you to put everything into perspective.

    The book concludes with other authors providing their experiences in the realm of accumulating book reviews, and the additional viewpoints are helpful. Although the book is slightly dated (published 2-1/2 years ago, almost a lifetime in the changing world of the Internet!), there are more than enough nuggets of knowledge contained within its pages. Recommended for newer authors or any writers struggling to achieve an important part of publishing today, getting more reviews. Four stars.
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  • RJ NUEVAS
    5.0 out of 5 stars insightful, helpful, informative but daunting work ahead
    Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2015
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    this is the third book of rayne hall's that i've read. and just like the two previous ones, this is very helpful and informative. rayne doesn't skimp on tips and advice, mostly from her own experience as an author. i'm a newbie indie author myself and just like her, i had pitfalls and strategies that didn't work. with this book, she lists all the strategies that a new writer can use to get reviews. my favorite tip is asking for honest reviews in exchange of free review copies. i've done it already in twitter and facebook. some people in facebook already asked for a copy (none from twitter though). now i will just have to convert my docs to pdf, epub and mobi (just like rayne suggested) and email them.

    also, as what i've pointed out in my two other reviews of her books, rayne gives all the tips one author needs, but she also reiterates that it involves a lot of work. i'm very thankful but also very scared of the daunting task ahead - of promoting and getting your book noticed. but one has to soldier on if one wants to succeed.

    thanks for your books.

    now, on to the next (i bought seven books of rayne's :)
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  • J. Sevigny
    5.0 out of 5 stars She's Done it Again
    Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2022
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    Hall reminds us that writing is a long-term game, no matter which strategy or strategies you choose.

    She wisely espouses that it is a process, not a goal. That writing reviews and networking is a language, not a checklist.

    She has plenty of delicious honesty about mistakes she’s made. Some of her problems and mine were equal-yet-opposite, which just goes to show, yet again, how every author’s experience is different.

    Although her advice is, like anybody's advice, subject to change, my questions were answered, including ones that I didn’t have before opening the book. This includes important rules and warnings about what certain platforms will and won’t allow.
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  • Janice J. Richardson
    5.0 out of 5 stars One never stops learning...
    Reviewed in Canada on June 3, 2018
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    The Writer's Craft series by Rayne Hall has helped author's find their footing in the all too complex world of writing and marketing their books.
    Even a 'seasoned' author will benefit from sound advice. Her suggestions on how to get reviews for your book had some great ideas for writer's of all genres.
    For example, one strategy I appreciated was for series authors. Ms. Hall suggested offering an ebook review copy (free) to a reader who has completed a review. A simple explanation on how to do it legally and ethically and effectively is provided. Rayne outlines various methods with advantages and disadvantages so the author can find what best works for them. Her generousity in 'Mistakes I made and learnt from' is honest and helpful.
    The section on how a negative review can generate sales can take the sting out of an honest, negative reviewers POV. I also enjoy Chapter 19: Funny Negative Book Reviews. It was easy to relate to, we are all partner to negative reviewers and trolls.
    This book is a must read for any author looking to generate reviews for their work.
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  • Debbie Knocker
    5.0 out of 5 stars What a fabulously helpful author: come Rayne AND shine!
    Reviewed in Australia on August 22, 2023
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    Loved the simplicity and breakdown of the chapters
    Loved the humanness and humility of the author sharing her mistakes
    It's the kind of book that leaves you recalling most of the content after reading it
    And now I am going to read the next one...
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  • Roses are Amber
    5.0 out of 5 stars Advice for Indie Authors
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 11, 2016
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    Getting Book Reviews is a book most suitable for Indie writers although there are some tips for published writers too. Rayne reminds the reader that reviews help sell books and with more people using online book shops for their purchases it is very noticeable that readers are drawn to the books with many reviews. She explains that this is a basic psychological buying factor, people are attracted to what others have and they too want to share the experience.

    There then follows easy to read chapters with proven achievable strategies about how to get reviews. These include simple ideas like a polite paragraph at the end of your book asking readers to write a review, using your fans and followers, and asking your beta readers to write a review.

    There are also chapters on the muddier waters of review swaps, review circles and paying for reviews. My favourite chapters were the "Approaching a book blogger", as a book blogger I appreciate an author who is considerate and takes an interest in my blog and stays interested after my review. My other pick would be the "Ways to send a book to reviewers" I am astonished by the number of authors who approach me for a review with only a PDF or Word Document of their story.

    I enjoys Rayne's writer's craft books because of their simple easy to use advice and common sense and I often recommend them to authors when I feel the advice they offer will be of help.
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  • Mim
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sehr hilfreicher Ratgeber
    Reviewed in Germany on December 20, 2015
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    Bei dem englischen E-Book "Getting Book Reviews" handelt es sich um den 14. Band aus Rayne Halls "Writer's Craft"-Reihe, die sich mit Schreibtipps über die unterschiedlichsten Themen an fortgeschrittene Autoren wendet. "Getting Book Reviews" ist das neuste E-Book in dieser Reihe. Ich habe bereits die Bände "Writing Dark Stories", "The Word-Loss Diet" und "Writing About Villains" gelesen und war immer begeistert von den praxisnahen Tipps, die Rayne Hall in ihren Schreibratgebern gibt. Bisher konnte ich aus jedem ihrer Bücher etwas Nützliches für mich herausziehen, so auch bei "Getting Book Reviews".

    Obwohl ich selbst noch kein Buch veröffentlicht habe, wollte ich mir Tipps zum Thema Rezensionen bekommen holen. Ich ging mit der Erwartung daran, vielleicht den einen oder anderen Ratschlag für meine veröffentlichten Kurzgeschichten verwenden zu können. Ich habe allerdings ziemlich schnell bemerkt, dass sich das E-Book doch mehr auf (selbstverlegte) Bücher bezieht. Da kann ich der Autorin auch keinen Vorwurf daraus machen, denn schließlich heißt das E-Book "Getting BOOK Reviews" und nicht "Getting Short Story Reviews". Trotzdem bin ich froh, den Ratgeber gelesen zu haben.

    Rayne Hall gibt nützliche Tipps, wie man seine Leser dazu ermutigen kann, einem eine Rezension auf Seiten wie Amazon zu hinterlassen. Worauf muss man achten, wenn man Rezensionsexemplare zur Verfügung stellt? Wie können einem Betaleser und Freunde behilflich sein? Außerdem schneidet sie das Thema Buchblogger an und wie man diese am besten kontaktiert, sowie "Review Agencies" (heißen die Rezensionsagenturen bei uns? Ich weiß es nicht, ich hatte in diesem Buch zum ersten Mal davon gehört). Letztere bergen viele Gefahren gerade für junge, unerfahrene Autoren. Rayne Hall scheut in ihrem Buch nicht davor zurück, von ihren eigenen Fehlern zu berichten und aufzuzeigen, was sie aus ihnen gelernt hat. Viele dieser Fehler hätte ich mit Sicherheit auch begangen, es sind typische Fallen, in die man allzu leicht hineintappt.

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    "Getting Book Reviews" von Rayne Hall ist ein sehr nützliches E-Book darüber, wie man am einfachsten Buchrezensionen bekommt. Ich empfehle es vor allem jedem Selfpublisher, der mehr Rezensionen erhalten möchte, aber auch Verlagsautoren können mit dem Ratgeber nichts falsch machen.
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  • SteamDave
    5.0 out of 5 stars Clear and to the point
    Reviewed in Italy on November 26, 2015
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    Excellent little book about book reviews and how to get them.
    I particularly appreciated the author's decision to stick to ethical methods, and her analysis of costs (in terms of time and money) and benefits for each review channel described.
    While I'm not sure whether some of the techniques described would work on the Italian market or not, the contents are certainly inspiring.
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