The Truth About Book Reviews: An Insider's Guide to Getting and Using Reviews to Grow Your Readership

The Truth About Book Reviews: An Insider's Guide to Getting and Using Reviews to Grow Your Readership

So many authors want the same thing. They want to be read. They want people to listen, to meet their characters, engage with their ideas, or take the advice that changed their life so it could change a reader's. (And sure, some book sales would be nice too.) When you get book reviews, you get all of this. So start thinking like a book review publisher and get more reviews. Joe Walters—editor-in-chief of Independent Book Review—shares insider knowledge and firsthand experience on what makes certain pitches stand out in crowded inboxes. With 24 chapters, 7 sections, 10 pitch letter samples, and 40 specific tasks to complete, this book shows you how to: Write emails that turn into book reviews. - Find real people and outlets to pitch. - Use reviews to build trust, boost visibility, and turn browsers into buyers. - Design eye-catching graphics for social media and your Amazon page. - Organize an effective book review targeting spreadsheet. Easy-reading, in-depth, and actually applicable— The Truth About Book Reviews is real-world book marketing advice for the determined indie author who's ready to elevate their author career.