{"id":2221,"date":"2012-09-08T03:34:29","date_gmt":"2012-09-08T11:34:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.matilijapress.com\/publishingblog\/?p=2221"},"modified":"2012-09-08T03:34:29","modified_gmt":"2012-09-08T11:34:29","slug":"7-secrets-for-getting-your-book-reviewed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.matilijapress.com\/publishingblog\/?p=2221","title":{"rendered":"7 Secrets For Getting Your Book Reviewed"},"content":{"rendered":"

Every author has heard the term Book Review<\/em>. Many of them consider a book review to be an honor bestowed only on famous and lucky authors. <\/p>\n

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?<\/p>\n

Okay, let me say that you are right and wrong. I\u2019ve certainly known of the coveted pre-publication reviewers, such as the editors of Kirkus Review<\/em> and Library Journal<\/em>, 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!<\/p>\n

As for the rumor that, if you miss out on getting your book reviewed by a pre-publication reviewer, you\u2019ve lost your chances of a review forever\u2014hogwash!<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s another myth I\u2019d like to expose: You can get your book reviewed, but you\u2019ll have to pay for it. No, no, no! Well, let me say that there are certainly a lot of review sites cropping up that require payment for reviews. But I have to tell you, they are not the only reviewers in town!<\/p>\n

There are hundreds of FREE book review opportunities for books in all genres and topics. Here are my suggestions:<\/p>\n

1: Write a book that reviewers will want to review. Now this sounds like a big fat no-brainer, doesn\u2019t it? But think about it. What more could you do to make your book in progress more appealing to reviewers\u2014more appropriate for a larger number of reviewers?<\/p>\n

I advise authors to build promotion into their books\u2014in other words, to add wider dimensions to attract a larger audience. This practice will also attract a greater array of reviewers. <\/p>\n

2: Seek out magazine book reviewers. Not every magazine runs book reviews, but many of them do. Editors of some literary magazines and others that publish fiction, review books. Some genre fiction magazine editors publish book reviews\u2014this might include science fiction, romance, horror, young adult and children\u2019s.<\/p>\n

Likewise there are hundreds of consumer and association\/trade magazines that run book reviews on appropriate books. My book on presenting a Hawaiian luau on the mainland was reviewed in dozens and dozens of cooking and foods magazines. My writing\/publishing-related books have been reviewed in numerous writing and publishing magazines and newsletters. There are magazines in every category imaginable\u2014business, child-rearing, pets and animals, public speaking, finance, fitness and health, education, sports, hobby and craft and on and on and on.<\/p>\n

Again, the more aspects you have skillfully worked into your novel or nonfiction book, the more potential you have for getting your book reviewed. <\/p>\n

Here\u2019s an example: Write a book about a run-of-the-mill factory worker and his life after divorce and your book will likely appeal to a relatively narrow audience of reviewers. Add the fact that he (or another character) are dealing with an affliction such as deafness or ALS, for example, and they have a therapy dog that saved someone\u2019s life, and you\u2019ve expanded your options. Now you may get a review in fiction and relationship magazines as well as those related to handicaps, ALS\/deafness, therapy dogs and animal heroes. <\/p>\n

To find publications and sites where they post reviews, study Writer\u2019s Market and other directories of publications. Do an Internet search to locate directories of book reviewers.<\/p>\n

Watch for more secrets to getting your book reviewed in tomorrow’s post.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Every author has heard the term Book Review. Many of them consider a book review to be an honor bestowed only on famous and lucky authors. 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 […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[5],"tags":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t