Great post by Christopher Graham (The Story Reading Ape) on the reasons to leave a #bookreview. Thank you, Chris!
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PLEASE
If not, why not?
I don’t have time
The author probably spent a heck of a lot more time writing the story than you took to read it, no matter how slow you think you are, so why not take a few minutes to record your feelings about it.
I can’t write long fancy reviews like those I see on book review blogs
You don’t have to, Amazon, for example, only ask you to use a minimum of 25 non repeating words.
I can’t express myself very well
No-one is asking you to produce a literary masterpiece, start off with things you liked, didn’t like or a mix of both about the book, e.g.,
I liked this book because –
it reminded me of –
it made me think about –
it made me so scared I couldn’t sleep for –
it made me feel homesick for –
it…
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Yes I read and I leave a review. Always LOL
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And all of us writers appreciate it! ❤
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Excellent choice to share, Jacquie. The Great Ape doesn’t speak very often but when he does it’s well worth listening. Hugs to you both.
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I agree, Teagan. Chris helped potential reviews see just how easy-and important-reviews can be.
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