tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post6645770226202974345..comments2024-03-17T21:35:22.730+11:00Comments on .W.I.P. It: You, Too, Can ReviewLynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comBlogger115125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-90292678627668733802013-11-07T16:18:27.528+11:002013-11-07T16:18:27.528+11:00Thanks everyone for leaving a comment. I read ever...Thanks everyone for leaving a comment. I read every one and treasure every one of them.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-6110889598901764212013-11-06T13:40:19.838+11:002013-11-06T13:40:19.838+11:00I think they must! How else are they supposed to k...I think they must! How else are they supposed to know that people really have enjoyed their book, or find out whatever other opinions people have of their work? Bonnee Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01513268628209169538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-82302023818153438922013-11-06T07:43:14.986+11:002013-11-06T07:43:14.986+11:00Great tips offering any writer assistance for thei...Great tips offering any writer assistance for their next book. Everyone loves fan mail, so don't be afraid to give it. Thanks so much, Lynda and Christine, for all this great information. Good luck to you both. <br /><br />I enjoyed your previous post with M as well, Lynda. All much needed information for any writer. Thanks.Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-79917410257355088102013-11-05T19:37:08.013+11:002013-11-05T19:37:08.013+11:00Unfortunately all I've reviewed for the last d...Unfortunately all I've reviewed for the last decade or so has been papers and scientific papers.<br /><br />I think I've lost almost all ability to creatively review something. :PDWeihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01052727489537771147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-22038459568980712652013-11-05T05:32:50.446+11:002013-11-05T05:32:50.446+11:00Reviewing is big responsibility. That's my HO....Reviewing is big responsibility. That's my HO. You've set out some great guidelines.<br /><br />Good luck to Christine and Lexa! They're doing a great job getting the word out about their books.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-65535212291669818782013-11-03T05:15:43.947+11:002013-11-03T05:15:43.947+11:00I always worry about hurting feelings. I'd rat...I always worry about hurting feelings. I'd rather present the book giving good and bad points and letting the my reader decide if it is for them. I'm a coward. :-)emaginettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03324981140248692448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-25834956101224672082013-11-03T03:46:20.243+11:002013-11-03T03:46:20.243+11:00I do read reviews, don't always agree with the...I do read reviews, don't always agree with them, but I've used them in the past to determine whether a book's worth buying. And I have written a few reviews, but doing so is way out of my comfort zone. For exactly the reasons you mentioned, Lynda. I worry that I'll wrongly influence someone. Course, only writing ones for books I love has helped. Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-83698442909923308432013-11-03T00:16:11.031+11:002013-11-03T00:16:11.031+11:00Excellent points. I don't like giving stars fo...Excellent points. I don't like giving stars for reviews, but I do leave a short comment about books I've read and enjoyed :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-35252923983984748332013-11-02T06:41:35.387+11:002013-11-02T06:41:35.387+11:00Great tips on what to write about in a review, lov...Great tips on what to write about in a review, love that list.<br /><br />Christina, your book looks and sounds awesome! <br />And the book cover for Soul Cutter looks awesome too!<br />Kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17323788304469008867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-43293679795783450182013-11-02T05:43:58.153+11:002013-11-02T05:43:58.153+11:00Thank you for the five "quick and easy" ...Thank you for the five "quick and easy" checkpoints to cover in a review. I truly appreciate well-written book reviews, but I can be shy about writing about novels that I might not have enjoyed, unless there are huge problems. Cynthia Chapman Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12408985785062180536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-44025772444565134672013-11-02T03:23:24.290+11:002013-11-02T03:23:24.290+11:00Like Lynn, I have limited my reviews to author req...Like Lynn, I have limited my reviews to author requests. When you hang around the literary world, you tend to encounter thousands of authors and books. Since it is impractical to purchase all the books, one tends to go with those that spark interest - unless the author specifically requests a review.JJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14692103477055483000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-6253759291534926332013-11-02T02:03:28.300+11:002013-11-02T02:03:28.300+11:00I have limited my reviews to publisher and author ...I have limited my reviews to publisher and author requests, but I see your point in why writing reviews for all that I read is vital to keeping the author writing. Thank you for your list. It will make writing my next an easier task. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-35640254179764612512013-11-02T01:42:13.952+11:002013-11-02T01:42:13.952+11:00I enjoy writing reviews. Most of my reviews on Am...I enjoy writing reviews. Most of my reviews on Amazon are for music albums, but in the past couple of years I've tried to review most of the books I've read. I tend to lean toward the most positive side since I understand what it takes to write something, but I don't avoid honesty when there are problems.<br /><br />Lee<br /><a href="http://tossingitout.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Tossing It Out</a><br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-45118063312798882822013-11-01T07:14:11.163+11:002013-11-01T07:14:11.163+11:00Thanks, Lexa! Your cover is awesome. :)Thanks, Lexa! Your cover is awesome. :)Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-35330768052960744842013-11-01T07:13:45.175+11:002013-11-01T07:13:45.175+11:00I've lucked out in that aspect. The author fri...I've lucked out in that aspect. The author friends whose books I've reviewed with some critical bits have been very good about it. I try to be grateful myself when that happens.Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-49593892870759887342013-11-01T07:12:16.138+11:002013-11-01T07:12:16.138+11:00Thank you, Bonnee. It's great you always try t...Thank you, Bonnee. It's great you always try to leave a review. I've been making sure to do it this year. I know authors truly appreciate it!Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-18175121323603153702013-11-01T07:11:25.067+11:002013-11-01T07:11:25.067+11:00Thanks, Susanne!Thanks, Susanne!Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-35782917596939495832013-11-01T07:11:10.841+11:002013-11-01T07:11:10.841+11:00A few careful reviews and more smaller ones is rea...A few careful reviews and more smaller ones is really good. I put some of my good reviews on my blog along with posting them on Goodreads and Amazon. A little extra for the books I particularly liked! :)Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-69283044926595565572013-11-01T07:09:10.868+11:002013-11-01T07:09:10.868+11:00Thanks, Toinette. I do still get nervous when I po...Thanks, Toinette. I do still get nervous when I post a review that isn't great, but I try to be respectful when I do.Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-60244314494990947802013-11-01T07:08:23.534+11:002013-11-01T07:08:23.534+11:00Thank you, Kelly! I do too.Thank you, Kelly! I do too.Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-73357506369435610912013-11-01T06:04:36.372+11:002013-11-01T06:04:36.372+11:00You're absolutely right about writing reviews....You're absolutely right about writing reviews. It's important and needn't be a master's thesis. You did a great job making it do-able to those who are intimidated.<br /><br />Squeee! You put up my book cover! Thank you so very much! :-DAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735576044552810103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-21766756116342055482013-11-01T04:24:05.881+11:002013-11-01T04:24:05.881+11:00I actually like writing reviews...only I prefer to...I actually like writing reviews...only I prefer to write them for authors I don't personally know. I've had a couple of authors dislike the fact that I didn't give their books perfect reviews. Needless to say they don't talk to me quite as much any more :(Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01793077012143289985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-57012792602441363142013-10-31T23:34:00.242+11:002013-10-31T23:34:00.242+11:00I never really know what is expected of me in a re...I never really know what is expected of me in a review, and then I wonder if I have to be consistent in whether I'm gushing fangirl or being critical. I'll keep these points of focus in mind for the next time I review something. I try to always leave a review on Goodreads when I finish a book, and I usually try and write something on my blog about it too. <br /><br />Thanks for the guest-post :) Bonnee Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01513268628209169538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-29835711947987829772013-10-31T22:57:27.559+11:002013-10-31T22:57:27.559+11:00Great tips for doing a book review. I shared this...Great tips for doing a book review. I shared this post on Twitter and Google+.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-5133492409448090012013-10-31T19:57:44.011+11:002013-10-31T19:57:44.011+11:00Hello Lynda. Hello Christine. Hello everyone. Well...Hello Lynda. Hello Christine. Hello everyone. Well, I write a lot of reviews, but only review books I like as I hate to say anything negative, yet all glowing reviews look bad on Amazon I think. As I read over 100 books a year I can't review all I read. Now I have joined Armchair Squid's book review club, I write one careful review a month and meanwhile pop off quite a few much smaller reviews on Amazon, Goodreads etc. Doing my bit...<br /><br />But I should add that if authors want reviews they should ask for them and they should thank you for the time when you've finished. I rarely get a thank you from an author when I review their book. Egad.Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.com