tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8727076664654425648.post1737302440933775471..comments2024-03-25T13:22:16.236-07:00Comments on Sharon Ledwith: I came. I saw. I wrote.: Building Book Sales using the Reverse Engineering Method…Sharon Ledwithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06644863176118657689noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8727076664654425648.post-14874820435426884172015-03-31T05:03:34.311-07:002015-03-31T05:03:34.311-07:00Thank you, Jan! We're all in this together, al...Thank you, Jan! We're all in this together, albeit some authors do have the advantage. And yes, publishing has changed so much. Best to be aware and be prepared. Cheers and hugs for your wonderful wishes!Sharon Ledwithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06644863176118657689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8727076664654425648.post-55383518958372535032015-03-30T23:02:56.938-07:002015-03-30T23:02:56.938-07:00Sharon--I really liked your reply to Robin, who as...Sharon--I really liked your reply to Robin, who asked how to get/find reviewers. Unless you're with a major publisher who can send out ARCs to reviewers who review as their job, it can be like a jungle out there. Publishing has changed so much with POD and indie that a sort of cottage industry of readers who call themselves reviewers has sprung up--sometimes just to get free books. Your advice to screen reviewers was excellent. May you continue to get five stars!Jan Floreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14334591936813093960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8727076664654425648.post-53779160848282840872015-03-30T10:36:42.679-07:002015-03-30T10:36:42.679-07:00I hear ya, Susan! But when I read some of the comm...I hear ya, Susan! But when I read some of the comments, and especially from my target audience, they really had a point. It certainly has helped me fine-tune my writing. Cheers!Sharon Ledwithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06644863176118657689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8727076664654425648.post-8706481460213683692015-03-30T10:35:18.184-07:002015-03-30T10:35:18.184-07:00Robin, you must contact book blog reviewers direct...Robin, you must contact book blog reviewers directly. Make a list of bloggers you like who review books in the same genre you write in, then query them, offering a free book or ebook for an honest review. There are thousands of book blog reviewers out there, just Google the blogs you're looking for, or scan Amazon reviews. Even ask on Goodreads. You'll find the right reviewers for your book. Good luck, and thank you for comment!Sharon Ledwithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06644863176118657689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8727076664654425648.post-76777354718611726422015-03-30T10:08:50.038-07:002015-03-30T10:08:50.038-07:00This is such a good idea. I get frustrated when so...This is such a good idea. I get frustrated when someone gives me a 3 star but everything they write is positive. There had to be something they didn't like.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8727076664654425648.post-57384821162956376772015-03-30T09:52:46.100-07:002015-03-30T09:52:46.100-07:00I am hoping this won't be a repeat because my ...I am hoping this won't be a repeat because my comment did not show up the first time. I love this article. I have a question though. How does a new author go about getting those reviews? Of course, I received reviews from friends and some family members that purchased my books, but they are a bit biased. I want to get a sincere review that will be helpful to me as a writer.Robin Bee Owenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14634754705798428494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8727076664654425648.post-26441642883202982902015-03-30T08:24:36.795-07:002015-03-30T08:24:36.795-07:00Agreed, Susan. While reproofing and editing my tim...Agreed, Susan. While reproofing and editing my time travel books for re-release, I took into consideration what my readers said they DIDN'T like, then changed the book accordingly. I felt their feedback made my books stronger! Cheers for your input!Sharon Ledwithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06644863176118657689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8727076664654425648.post-76642830007125469112015-03-30T08:22:35.992-07:002015-03-30T08:22:35.992-07:00Thanks for sharing, Sara! The blurb and cover seem...Thanks for sharing, Sara! The blurb and cover seem to do it for me, unless someone recommends the book. Cheers!Sharon Ledwithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06644863176118657689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8727076664654425648.post-82596775269860063222015-03-30T06:19:17.061-07:002015-03-30T06:19:17.061-07:00I agree some of the three and two stars reviews ca...I agree some of the three and two stars reviews can be positive learninng tools for the author. I have had a couple that have made me sit up and take note. Everyone is not going to like your book and if they take the trouble to give some constructive feedback as to why they didn't, then that's useful. <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8727076664654425648.post-66674609382387464642015-03-30T06:07:49.443-07:002015-03-30T06:07:49.443-07:00Great post, Sharon. Lots of interesting food for t...Great post, Sharon. Lots of interesting food for thought. As a reader, I get sucked into buying a book by its blurb. When I really loved a book and there are more books in the series with characters I met and loved in the first book, then the author has hooked me to buy and read more from her.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001627476288087268noreply@blogger.com