Comments on: The Value of Paid Book Reviews: Are They Worth It?

By: Alex Greenwood

Alex Greenwood — Sun, 21 Jul 2024 13:43:40 +0000

In reply to Jenny Hansen. I agree--in fact, I generally find a 4-star review to be the most helpful in determining if I read a book.

By: Alex Greenwood

Alex Greenwood — Sun, 21 Jul 2024 13:42:46 +0000

In reply to Lisa Norman. I believe it!

By: Alex Greenwood

Alex Greenwood — Sun, 21 Jul 2024 13:42:29 +0000

In reply to Merissa Racine. You may be pleasantly surprised!

By: Alex Greenwood

Alex Greenwood — Sun, 21 Jul 2024 13:41:59 +0000

In reply to Sarah Sally Hamer. Yes...it is really tough to do, but ultimately I find even the more negative reviews helpful. Well, mostly!

By: Alex Greenwood

Alex Greenwood — Sun, 21 Jul 2024 13:41:15 +0000

In reply to Christine Samuelson. Thank you!

By: Alex Greenwood

Alex Greenwood — Sun, 21 Jul 2024 13:40:51 +0000

In reply to Ellen Buikema. That's one I need to try! Thanks for sharing.

By: Jenny Hansen

Jenny Hansen — Sun, 21 Jul 2024 01:37:30 +0000

In reply to Lisa Norman. I've heard that too, Lisa. And I don't trust a book with all five star reviews, so I like to see some variance.

By: Lisa Norman

Lisa Norman — Sat, 20 Jul 2024 20:41:50 +0000

I've heard that even a bad kirkus review can help sales!

By: Merissa Racine

Merissa Racine — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 01:36:42 +0000

Hi, and thanks for this post. I haven't used any of paid review sites yet, and maybe that has to do with the fear of paying for a not-so-glowing one. I know that has to do with my own self-doubt as a writer. Thank you for the links - in the event I grow a backbone and decide to pay for one.

By: Sarah Sally Hamer

Sarah Sally Hamer — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 14:28:29 +0000

Thanks for an article on something I find absolutely harrowing. It's hard to let anyone have a chance to take a shot at your baby, much less when it can be career-affecting.
Appreciate the information!