Post by Mark Sieber on Nov 24, 2019 14:08:30 GMT
I have never been a huge fan of Amazon, but for better or worse I am now affiliated with it. My book is on sale there.
I also do not like that the success of a book at least partially relies on how many Amazon reviews a writer can coerce people into writing. But, like it or not, that is how the game is played in today's environment.
Still, I cannot bring myself to ask for reviews. People bought my book. How can I ask for anything else? I'm deeply grateful to anyone who invests in it, and I hope that they enjoy it enough to feel as through they have gotten their money's worth.
I get it. Writer's are trying to make it in the industry, which is tough as hell. Amazon reviews are vitally important. It's not like I am staking my future on sales, the way many authors are.
I refused to write Amazon reviews for a long time, but I am starting to change. I'm not doing a lot, but now and then I will write one and submit it. I do it to help writers whose work I like. I won't give a bullshit review. Just a brief, hopefully well-written review. Sometimes I will dash one out on my phone if I am out and about with a few minutes to spare. Those might not be so eloquent.
I also do not like that the success of a book at least partially relies on how many Amazon reviews a writer can coerce people into writing. But, like it or not, that is how the game is played in today's environment.
Still, I cannot bring myself to ask for reviews. People bought my book. How can I ask for anything else? I'm deeply grateful to anyone who invests in it, and I hope that they enjoy it enough to feel as through they have gotten their money's worth.
I get it. Writer's are trying to make it in the industry, which is tough as hell. Amazon reviews are vitally important. It's not like I am staking my future on sales, the way many authors are.
I refused to write Amazon reviews for a long time, but I am starting to change. I'm not doing a lot, but now and then I will write one and submit it. I do it to help writers whose work I like. I won't give a bullshit review. Just a brief, hopefully well-written review. Sometimes I will dash one out on my phone if I am out and about with a few minutes to spare. Those might not be so eloquent.
