COULD YOU WRITE A BOOK?

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Amateurs sit and wait for inspiration, the rest of us just get up and go to work. Simply put, real writers will find a way. -Stephen King-

Why is It So Hard to Get Readers to Write Reviews?

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Do you write reviews?..

Before I published my first and only book I must have read every article and every excerpt that came out about indie writing and publishing.

But the one thing they don’t tell you is how to get the readers to write a simple honest review.

I have to say that beside doing promotional stuff, getting readers to post a review has been the hardest part of writing.

But then I didn’t write many reviews before I became a published author either.

I had no idea writers count on reviews to sell their books.

But now that I do know I make sure I write a review as soon as I’m finished with the book.

It’s easy, just hit the star you think represents how much you liked the book, which for me is always at least a three.

A Review for Second Chances : Sammy’s Story

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A review of my book by Jas at International Book Promotions..

International Book Promotion

First and foremost, a big thanks to Annie Edmonds for giving me a copy of her book entitled “Second Chances : Sammy’s Story”. Sorry for the delay in posting the review for this amazing story.

I must say that I am not a big fan of Erotica book. Fifty Shades of Gray has spoiled it all for me as I do not fancy stories with characters like Christian Gray. If you are reading this and you loved Fifty Shades, I would say this is my personal opinion of the book.

Coming to Annie’s book, I thought Jake has to be something like the hero in Fifty Shades too but I was proven wrong! I loved the book for the way Annie weaved the characters and story. I saw love in Jake. I saw love in Sammy! I saw how Jake treats Sammy with respect and I think this is what…

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Why are Reviews Important?

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It only takes a few minutes to hit the stars and to say; Hey I liked it or it’s not for me. Put a smile on an authors face and give them an honest kind review.

Wendy Jay, Author

Reviews not only show popularity and elicit more purchases, but allows the author to perfect their craft and bring you better stories in the future. Well written, honest reviews and constructive criticism help everyone!

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