Getting reviews can be challenging for an indie author.
Try using a statement like this when communicating with your readers:
Thank you for reading my book. Leaving a review on Amazon is the best way to support my career as an author. If you're unsure what to write about, just use this tool to help generate your review.
Then include your custom link to https://www.bookreview.io/.
Why do I need to say if I received a free copy?
Those that have paid for a book may have a different perspective compared with those that received a free copy from a contest, as a gift, or during a promotion. Books given free to reviewers from the author or publisher are not a reward, they are a review copy.
What are some tips for writing a good review?
Your review will help potential readers make an informed purchase with your unique reading experience. Here are some tips and advice to improve your review.
Would you recommend this book to a friend?
What were your least and most favorite parts of this book?
If you could change something in this book, what would it be? Would you change the ending?
How were you affected by this book?
What would you say to the author?
Did the author accomplish what they intended?
If this book is the best you have ever read, say so — and why.
What did you wish you knew before you started this book?
This video has more information about posting book reviews and what reviews mean for authors.
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Book Review Generator
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Summarize this book in your own words.
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Overall, how much did you enjoy this book?
I hated this book.
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I disliked this book.
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This book was okay.
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I liked this book.
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I loved this book.
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Technical Review Questions
These are five additional questions that deal with more technical aspects of this book, such as plot, characters, pacing, setting, editing, and production. This is your chance to expand your review.
Was the plot to this book engaging?
What plot?
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Not much of a plot.
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The plot was okay.
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The plot was good.
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The plot was perfect.
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How were the characters in this book?
I hated them.
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They were unrealistic.
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They were forgettable.
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They were believable.
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They felt real.
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Was this bookpaced well?
It felt like work.
It was tedious.
It was steady.
It was engaging.
It was addicting.
How immersive did this book feel?
Completely unrealistic settings.
Poor setting descriptions.
Well thought out settings.
Superb setting descriptions.
Fully realistic settings.
How were the editing and production for this book?
Awful design and editing.
Poor design and editing.
Decent design and editing.
Good design and editing.
Perfect design and editing.
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