Every author has heard the term Book Review. Many of them consider a book review to be an honor bestowed only on the famous and the lucky.
Some are aware of the pre-publication book reviews, but have been duly warned that these reviewers will NOT review books by unknown authors. Is this your belief?
Okay, let me say that you are right and wrong. I’ve certainly known of the coveted pre-publication reviewers, such as the editors of Kirkus Review and Library Journal, to review books by unknowns. In most cases, it seemed to be because the books were so well suited to the public library system. Think about that when you plan your next book!
As for the rumor that, if you miss out on getting your book reviewed by a pre-publication reviewer, you’ve lost your chances of a review forever—hogwash!
Here’s another myth I’d like to expose: You can get your book reviewed, but you’ll have to pay for it. No, no, no! Well, let me say that there are certainly some review sites cropping up that require payment for reviews, including Kirkus Review, which has a very expensive program for ordinary authors. But I have to tell you, they are not the only reviewers in town!
There are hundreds of FREE book review opportunities for books in all genres and topics.
Hold that thought. Tomorrow, I’ll talk about how to get your book reviewed many times over.
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