Comments on: Get reader reviews before advertising on Amazon

By: Sandra Beckwith

Sandra Beckwith — Wed, 17 May 2023 13:41:20 +0000

In reply to V.M. Sang. V.M., we all share that frustration. It's definitely a numbers game, with only a small percentage of those accepting a review copy actually writing a review. Have you tried looking for reviewers in one of the Facebook groups set up for that purpose, or using a paid service like BookFunnel? Sandy

By: V.M. Sang

V.M. Sang — Wed, 17 May 2023 13:19:57 +0000

An excellent post. I have a book with no reviews. It doesn’t seem to be selling well, as you suggest. But here’s a Catch 22. No reviews, so no sales, so no one to write reviews etc.
I have tried giveaways, but not many takers for that, either.
And I’ve had the person who promises a review, takes the review copy and disappears.
I find it most frustrating. Those books that have been revu have, in the main, got good reviews, so I don’t think it’s that readers don’t like my books.

By: Sandra Beckwith

Sandra Beckwith — Tue, 03 Sep 2019 14:57:54 +0000

In reply to Adrijus Guscia. I am THRILLED to hear that, Adrijus! Thanks! Sandy

By: Adrijus Guscia

Adrijus Guscia — Sun, 01 Sep 2019 20:09:11 +0000

In reply to Sandra Beckwith.

Makes sense in this case!

And thank you, been a long time fan! 😉

By: Sandra Beckwith

Sandra Beckwith — Wed, 28 Aug 2019 15:40:32 +0000

In reply to Adrijus Guscia.

I’m not good at waiting, either, Adrijus, but this one really is a must if you don’t want to waste your ad dollars. And you’re so right about the book description. In addition to your points, it has to be error-free.

The reader review tool is really popular and I’m pretty excited about that. Anything I can do to help authors get reviews is a good thing! (And honestly, I use it myself!)

Thanks for stopping by. I always enjoy reading your comments.

Sandy

By: Adrijus Guscia

Adrijus Guscia — Wed, 28 Aug 2019 15:31:59 +0000

Not a big fan of ‘waiting’ for anything in general, but this does make sense. I haven’t bought many book with no reviews. The blurb has to be air tight or it must solve an incredibly burning problem.

And an interesting tool idea! Original too, don’t think I’ve seen anything like that. Hope it will do well for ya!