Tonya Coffey's Blog - Posts Tagged "honesty"
Reviewers
For my second book I have worked hard trying to find reviewers interested in reading book 1 and 2. I gave out books and epubs just so I could get a review and others would see what the books were about from another persons point of view.
When I contacted the blogs and individuals, I asked that they read the books and place their review within a reasonable time. I felt as if four weeks - per book - was sufficient. Most people, who like to read, can read one book in two days. I get they have others to review as well, but why agree to do something if you know you can't?
I have agreed to review swaps. For some odd reason, I am the one who places the review first and I am still waiting on those people to add their review for my book.
It is so frustrating knowing who to trust with their word. I guess I am old fashioned because I believe your word is everything. If you say you are going to do something then do it.
Another thing about reviews, how bluntly honest should you even be? I have read a few books where I spot mistakes and I am not an editor. Should you point out everything or should you look at the story in a different way? Look at the plot, the descriptions, the characters.
I read one book that I was so surprised at the mistakes. This book is a best seller and has over fifty positive reviews. I reviewed it and I gave it a good review because of the details in the story. Is it wrong to do that? Should I tell them they need an editor to look over their story?
I don't know. Sometimes I feel as if I am struggling to stay above water. With husband, kids, and other problems that loom to every person who has only one income, I am beginning to think I picked a bad time to follow my dream of writing.
If the reviewers I contacted will not post a review and share their thoughts with their readers, I don't know if my husband will allow the series to continue.
When I contacted the blogs and individuals, I asked that they read the books and place their review within a reasonable time. I felt as if four weeks - per book - was sufficient. Most people, who like to read, can read one book in two days. I get they have others to review as well, but why agree to do something if you know you can't?
I have agreed to review swaps. For some odd reason, I am the one who places the review first and I am still waiting on those people to add their review for my book.
It is so frustrating knowing who to trust with their word. I guess I am old fashioned because I believe your word is everything. If you say you are going to do something then do it.
Another thing about reviews, how bluntly honest should you even be? I have read a few books where I spot mistakes and I am not an editor. Should you point out everything or should you look at the story in a different way? Look at the plot, the descriptions, the characters.
I read one book that I was so surprised at the mistakes. This book is a best seller and has over fifty positive reviews. I reviewed it and I gave it a good review because of the details in the story. Is it wrong to do that? Should I tell them they need an editor to look over their story?
I don't know. Sometimes I feel as if I am struggling to stay above water. With husband, kids, and other problems that loom to every person who has only one income, I am beginning to think I picked a bad time to follow my dream of writing.
If the reviewers I contacted will not post a review and share their thoughts with their readers, I don't know if my husband will allow the series to continue.
