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009 - How to Get Reviews (and deal with bad ones)
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James and Cara discuss the importance of book reviews in building an author's reputation. The conversation delves into strategies for obtaining reviews, the significance of targeting the right audience, and how to handle negative feedback with resilience and perspective.
Links:
Publish Drive offer: indiewritersclub.com/publishdrive
Discord Server: indiewritersclub.com/discord
Mailing List: indiewritersclub.com
Takeaways
Planning is essential for writers to stay focused on their goals.
Understanding your personality can help in strategic planning.
Dog stories can inspire and connect with readers emotionally.
Reviews are crucial for an author's success and visibility.
Targeting the right audience is key to receiving positive reviews.
Negative reviews can provide valuable insights for marketing.
Building a mailing list before publication can help gather reviews.
Using platforms like Book Sprout can facilitate obtaining reviews.
It's important to maintain a positive relationship with your readers.
Handling bad reviews with perspective can help authors grow. Don't let bad reviews discourage you; they can be useful.
Use negative reviews for marketing; they can attract readers.
Mixed reviews can enhance the legitimacy of your book.
Celebrate your good reviews to boost morale.
Learn from criticism but don't take it personally.
Engage with your audience to understand their preferences.
Set realistic writing goals to maintain motivation.
Community support can significantly improve writing productivity.
Consider feedback for future projects, but stay true to your vision.
Creating a review jar can help maintain a positive mindset.
Chapters
00:00 Planning for the Future: Strategic Writing Goals
03:04 Dog Tales: A Journey of Compassion and Joy
06:03 The Importance of Reviews: Building Your Author Reputation
10:01 Navigating the World of Book Reviews
15:58 Handling Bad Reviews: A Writer's Perspective
31:45 The Chaos of Reviews
36:38 Learning from Criticism
41:04 The Importance of Mixed Reviews
44:55 Celebrating Positivity in Writing
46:34 Writing Progress and Goals
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