I assume, since you’re here on my blog, that you are a reader.
As a reader, do you also review?
Now, why am I asking this question? And why is it important?
I look at my sales every month and see the figures. And then I look for reviews, but very rarely ever find any. So I’m left to draw my own conclusions. Is it because the people who bought the books just don’t do reviews? Or is it that they didn’t like the book and don’t want to leave a bad review?
So far, the few reviews I’ve received are positive ones–mostly five star. Are they the only people who liked the book?
Why does it matter?
If you’re books are on Amazon, you get very little from Amazon unless you have at least 50 reviews. It doesn’t matter what kind of reviews they are, as long as they show up. Once you’ve reached their magic number, they will promote your book in their recommended for you lists. Otherwise, you’re on your own.
So you’ve spend all this time and money to publish a book and now you have to do all your own marketing and promotions, unless you want to spend more money to have someone help. And that adds up pretty quickly. But if Amazon were to help give you a boost, it would definitely help.
Reviewing a book you’ve read is one of the best ways to help an author you love, especially an indie author. You can also share the book with your friends or mention it on social media. But reviews are fantastic.
So the next time you read a book, stop long enough to give a review, or at least a rating. It only takes a minute, doesn’t have to be too long, and really helps the author.
Have you read my book?
Did you leave a review? I hope so…
Anyway, that’s all for now. Have a great week.
And as always,
Don’t Forget…
…to Share the Romance…
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