tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post1047380107089721336..comments2024-03-29T03:28:22.296-05:00Comments on Writing In The Crosshairs: I DON'T KNOW HOW TO REVIEW A BOOKRoland D. Yeomanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-60753509207753750172016-05-21T11:30:53.658-05:002016-05-21T11:30:53.658-05:00Kathleen:
I have given away hundreds of dollars aw...Kathleen:<br />I have given away hundreds of dollars away to get reviews. I would hold a contest for autographs of Stephen King, Laurel Hamiltion, Dean Koontz, Neil Gaiman, Ray Bradbury Robert Downey, Jr. and Michael Whelan (the artist). At the 10th review, I would draw from the names of the reviewers. <br /><br />Wouldn't you review a book for a 1 in 10 chance to win one of their autographs?<br /><br />I got weary of it fizzling. I got 10 reviews sometimes, other times not.<br /><br />I have given up on getting reviews. If I ever get popular, I will get reviews ... but not until then. :-(<br /><br />Give me the name of the title you would like reviewed. I will buy it, read it, and post a review for you. :-)<br /><br />Being a rare blood courier, I am not a fast reader these days!Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-24535903163587434442016-05-21T10:41:02.547-05:002016-05-21T10:41:02.547-05:00I swear, I feel like all I ever do is beg for revi...I swear, I feel like all I ever do is beg for reviews and it gets very discouraging at times. I used to get lots of them but not these days--it's like pulling teeth.<br /><br />@Kathleen01930 <a href="http://www.kathleenvalentineblog.com/" rel="nofollow">Blog</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15964712984479525970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-59801629050946777952016-05-21T10:03:47.309-05:002016-05-21T10:03:47.309-05:00There are stunted souls out there who delight in d...There are stunted souls out there who delight in darting out of the cyber shadows to say hurtful things with impunity and scurry away feeling the better for it. Sad.<br /><br />There is so much to do in people's lives. I understand how hard it is to find time to read much less to submit a review.<br /><br />May the challenges ahead of you be solved and fast put behind you. :-)Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-36529195368378016132016-05-21T07:44:09.401-05:002016-05-21T07:44:09.401-05:00Hi Roland ... the most important thing is not to b...Hi Roland ... the most important thing is not to be negative - as that's unfair and unnecessary - someone has put a lot of work into their book: just don't put a review in if you don't like it.<br /><br />Also - I need to read the books to be able to review them - not good in that direction ... <br /><br />But I will get there - my summertime goal ... <br /><br />Take care - cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-81269314576430393072016-05-20T22:08:00.464-05:002016-05-20T22:08:00.464-05:00Just 20 words, Liz. :-) But I have the same proble...Just 20 words, Liz. :-) But I have the same problem with the battery in my dead watch! I never think of it when I am in Wal-Mart.Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-5798183303906716512016-05-20T22:06:40.216-05:002016-05-20T22:06:40.216-05:00I was trying to be helpful to my friends ... and t...I was trying to be helpful to my friends ... and to me, too. :-)Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-89975048094128052172016-05-20T21:26:10.537-05:002016-05-20T21:26:10.537-05:00It sounds easy enough. For me, it's a matter o...It sounds easy enough. For me, it's a matter of timing. I think of it when I'm not online. When I am online, I'm reading blogs...Liz A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16531953467834426316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-48102242653418553062016-05-20T12:36:06.593-05:002016-05-20T12:36:06.593-05:00I disagree with negative reviews as well, and I re...I disagree with negative reviews as well, and I really dislike even reading those in which the reviewer sets themselves up as an expert to critique the writer's style, which I've also seen done. A review, IMO, gives a detail or two about the story, the setting and characters (enough to whet the appetite for readers), gives a recommendation to who might like the book, and does NOT HAVE SPOILERS. If you have spoilers, it's not a review. Additional info about the author, and other books they have written is helpful. I have discussed this on other blogs as there seems to be a misunderstanding by many of the difference between a critique and a review. Excellent points Roland by you and the blog that inspired you.D.G. Hudsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06213237734772028645noreply@blogger.com