The Importance of a Book Review
Spawned by a review. The Significance of the All Mighty Book ReviewAs a reader, you hold great power. You can express to the world your thoughts and impressions concerning the book you just read. Most people are busy and even if they like the book, they don't have the time to leave a response. It is a crazy world - it's understandable.
However, when you leave a review you not only help those who are interested in the work, but you can also have an influence on the author as well. In my case, I had a reviewer who left detailed information letting me know exactly what she enjoyed about the story and went on to say that she hoped to see more in that genre.
I was just experimenting with the Dom/sub world and her review of Sensual Erotica: The Flame inspired me to delve into the world with my novelette, Brie's First Day of Submissive Training. The positive response I received concerning the novelette spawned an entire series - all based on that one reader's review.
Until I started writing, I didn't understand the significance of the all mighty book review.
The reader holds great power.
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Judy, I have been irritated at Amazon, because when I publish I list that it is in a series and I put the volume number. However, when it publishes that information does not show. I even added, (Sensual Erotica, #) and it didn't publish it in the title. Naturally, I have emailed Amazon and I got an automated email saying they would look into the matter. Yeah, right!I will attempt what you suggested and see if that works. You are not the first to highlight the problem.
I also appreciate honest opinions. Good or bad, they let me and other readers know how the story impacted you. :)
Wow, I just never thought of it like that. My reviews are just a stream of consciousness - just my inner thoughts. Very personal really.I don't review every book I read and I only ever review a book straight after I've written it. I never allow time to pass otherwise I just won't write it.
Becs wrote: "Wow, I just never thought of it like that. My reviews are just a stream of consciousness - just my inner thoughts. Very personal really.I don't review every book I read and I only ever review a..."
It's those gut reaction reviews that have the greatest impact. I have been surprised and humbled by reviews that let me into the mind of the reader.
Good for you for writing them right after reading the story. Honestly, the fresher the better! :)
I agree that not every book needs to be reviewed. If I am "meh" about a book I usually don't say anything.
Keep doing what you are doing, you are making a difference!
~Red
Thanks Red but I doubt my reviews are making a difference. I only review here and I'm sure it's just a handful of my GR friends that actually read them.
Becs wrote: "Thanks Red but I doubt my reviews are making a difference. I only review here and I'm sure it's just a handful of my GR friends that actually read them."If you only read well established authors, that may be true. But trust me, the authors I know read each and every review.
I find Goodreads gives out the most honest reviews of all the online sites. It's awesome!
Thank you!
Judy (Avid X)