Sep 27, 2022·edited Sep 27, 2022Liked by Dixiane Hallaj
Thank you for this column. I have friends who think calling me to tell me how much they liked my book is equivalent to a review. Some are leery of writing reviews because they think back to Book Reports in school or Critical Reviews in college. Of course, a review that says more than, "I really like this book because..." is wonderful, and counts, but one that discusses what you said, is Icing on the Cake! Amazon has even made it easier, if you can't push yourself to write a few words, you can just rate it with stars. Even that is better than nothing. And one thing to never, ever, do in a review: Do not state that you are a personal friend of the author!! That totally negates your review before it is even read.
Thank you for this column. I have friends who think calling me to tell me how much they liked my book is equivalent to a review. Some are leery of writing reviews because they think back to Book Reports in school or Critical Reviews in college. Of course, a review that says more than, "I really like this book because..." is wonderful, and counts, but one that discusses what you said, is Icing on the Cake! Amazon has even made it easier, if you can't push yourself to write a few words, you can just rate it with stars. Even that is better than nothing. And one thing to never, ever, do in a review: Do not state that you are a personal friend of the author!! That totally negates your review before it is even read.