How to gain positive book reviews from critics
Authors find great opportunity in reviews as a means to market their books to a wider audience. Getting reviewed by major publications like The New York Times Book Review or U.S. Review of Books can, indeed, bring more traffic to your title. Of course, that’s on top of validating a book’s reputation and presence in the literary world, provided it’s got a positive review.
However, one major roadblock to an author’s dream of landing a spot on major review sites and magazines often can be traced back to a writer’s lack of experience, among other factors. Most book reviewers tend to ignore titles from independent authors who have just published their first book, for instance.
For authors to effectively gain the attention of reliable book reviewers, there are a few steps we recommend:
Establish a deep connection with your peers
Oftentimes, your fellow writers can be a source of well-grounded reviews because of their sheer experience in the field and their literary knowledge. That is why a deep connection with them will help in a major way to boost your book’s credibility, provided they have an unbiased assessment of your work. In addition, peer reviews provide an effective way of raising awareness of your book among book lovers since your fellow writers can make recommendations based on your work’s quality.
Connect with book bloggers
Book bloggers are another source of credible book critique. Due to their independence from publishing houses or any larger organization in the industry, their views and opinions could be seen as impartial. It’s also an effective way of promoting your book to more potential readers, especially if a book blogger commands a wide set of readers. Before reaching out to book bloggers, though, make sure you’re familiar with the genres they like so it’s easier to make a connection with them.
Ask for professional reviews
Of course, reviews from professional book critics offer the most reliable assessment of your work in terms of its content, aesthetics, and substance. Seasoned book reviewers from large magazines, in particular, often hold the authority when it comes to choosing which classic titles or new releases must be included in your bucket list.
This is what Author Reputation Press offers to authors wanting to have their books reviewed professionally. We’ve partnered with four major book review outlets including Kirkus Reviews, Pacific Book Review, US Review of Books, and Hollywood Book Review to help boost your work’s credibility.
You can learn more about our Credibility and Recognition services here and find out why our partner book reviewers have what it takes to help build your author brand.
