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Monday, June 03, 2013

Getting Reviews as a Self-Published Author

* I am visiting Jessica Roach Ferguson today at her site, Praise, Prayers, and Observations, with “How to Write a Non-Fiction Book.” It’s also being cross-posted at her new site, Be a Real Writer.

Reviews for the Self-Published Book

Book reviews are tough for the independent author. With the exception of Midwest Book Reviews, none of the big reviewers accept self-pubbed titles. Many book bloggers state the same thing. Most reviewers won’t accept an e-book. Goodreads won’t even let you do a giveaway with an e-book.

Reviews before and after a book’s release are so important, and yet indie books have limited options. How are self-published books to get reviews then?

The Indie Review lists over 250 sites that review self-published books, and in every genre imaginable.

Some sample sites:

One Title Reviews
We are a quarterly publication that also reviews novels, novellas, and anthologies from indie publishers and authors. We are looking to give authors much needed exposure and readers honest and informed opinions.

The Indie Book Blog Database
I have a staff of three reviewers that help me get through my TBR pile so you won’t be waiting forever to get your review. We take just about every genre.

The Indie Bookshelf
WE ONLY ACCEPT BOOKS THE 1ST THROUGH THE 10th DAY OF EACH MONTH.
We welcome any and all self-published authors to submit book(s) for review.

Voracious Reader
I am open for review requests. All except erotica. I accept .mobi file format only. I accept both indie and trad authors.

Little Book Reviews
My specific niche is new books from emerging self-published authors preferably without reviews.

If you are a self-published author or with a small press, check The Indie Review’s listing for potential reviewers. There is a reviewer out there waiting for your book!

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50 comments:

  1. Elizabeth Spann CraigJune 03, 2013

    Nice resource for finding reviewers, Diane! Thanks for sharing and have a great week. :)

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  2. Bish DenhamJune 03, 2013

    This list is a good thing to know! Thanks, Diane.

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  3. StinaJune 03, 2013

    Thanks, Diane, for the list. :D

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  4. UnknownJune 03, 2013

    Thanks Diane!

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  5. Stephen TrempJune 03, 2013

    I did not know this! Thanks for the links. I'm saving this to my Bookmarks. And Tweeting the post!

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  6. Martina BooneJune 03, 2013

    Great list of resources! Thanks for compiling and sharing it. :)

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  7. shellyJune 03, 2013

    Thank you, Diane. On my off day, tomorrow. I will check this out.

    Hugs and chocolate,
    Shelly

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  8. J.L. CampbellJune 03, 2013

    Useful information to have, Dianne.

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  9. UnknownJune 03, 2013

    Heading over-- article sounds right up my alley. Thanks Dianne!

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  10. Carol KilgoreJune 03, 2013

    I'm bookmarking this post. Thank you!

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  11. L. Diane WolfeJune 03, 2013

    Thank you, Stephen.

    I hope this list helps a lot of authors get their books reviewed.

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  12. Heather M. GardnerJune 03, 2013

    I love coming here and finding such great information!
    Thanks for all your hard work!
    Heather

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  13. Susan Gourley/KelleyJune 03, 2013

    Thanks for sharing. I really didn't know where to go for my self pubbed book reviews.

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  14. Johanna GarthJune 03, 2013

    What a great resource. I think as Indie's gain more popularity there will be an increased amount of screening/review sites.

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  15. Misha GerrickJune 03, 2013

    This is a wonderful resource for indie writers. Thanks for sharing!

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  16. Alex J. CavanaughJune 03, 2013

    That's a good list.

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  17. Jennifer ShirkJune 03, 2013

    Wow! Great to know!

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  18. SouthpawJune 03, 2013

    This is a helpful list! I've hearted it.

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  19. L. Diane WolfeJune 03, 2013

    I'm glad everyone has found the site and this list useful!

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  20. Karen LangeJune 03, 2013

    Good to know! Thanks for the info!

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  21. Arlee BirdJune 03, 2013

    This is very helpful info. Reviews are so important. Most of my reading has been the result of reading a review that has raised my interest in a book. A lot of books are vying for competition in getting reviewed by the biggies.

    Lee
    Wrote By Rote

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  22. Al DiazJune 03, 2013

    This is a very good list! I owe reviews to many but it's not easy to read e-books for me.

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  23. Notes Along the Way with Mary Montague SikesJune 03, 2013

    Thanks, Diane. Looks like a really good list!

    Mary Montague Sikes

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  24. Maurice MitchellJune 03, 2013

    Thanks for whittling down the 250 to 5. I'll pass it on to my brother!

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  25. Nigel G MitchellJune 03, 2013

    Very nice resource, will tweet

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  26. JoJune 03, 2013

    I imagine reviewing is critical to an author even if the review doesn't come back favourably.


    JO ON FOOD, MY TRAVELS AND A SCENT OF CHOCOLATE

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  27. M PaxJune 03, 2013

    It's still tough to get reviews because they all get so many requests. But it doesn't hurt to try. :)

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  28. MelissaJune 03, 2013

    Great post! I'm bookmarking this. :)

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  29. VR BarkowskiJune 03, 2013

    Another great reference post. Thanks, Diane.

    VR Barkowski

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  30. L. Diane WolfeJune 03, 2013

    Maurice and Nigel, thank you.

    Mary, might as well try.

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  31. Jemi FraserJune 03, 2013

    Awesome list! I'm bookmarking - thank you :)

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  32. AnonymousJune 03, 2013

    Thanks for the tips Diane, I self published my two books and hope to do another next year.

    Yvonne.

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  33. klahanieJune 03, 2013

    Hi Diane,

    You are a wealth of information, dear lady. I have no doubt that all the links you so kindly share will be of much value to those who are confused in the myriad of choices.

    Thank you, Diane.

    Gary

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  34. Gwen GardnerJune 03, 2013

    Wow, thanks for this, Diane! I'm going to bookmark this page. I have a novella coming out soon, too, so it's nice to have a review resource :)

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  35. EllaJune 03, 2013

    Thanks Diane
    You rock ;D

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  36. AnonymousJune 03, 2013

    Thank you for this. I just added my blog to the list of reviewers.

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  37. Jay NoelJune 03, 2013

    I bookmarked this post!

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  38. Carolyn Howard-JohnsonJune 03, 2013

    This dilemma indie authors find themselves in is patently unfair, but it is a situation that is getting better. My Frugal Book Promoter tells my favorite way to get a review in the bigger journals by going through a back door. I also provide an alternative review blog that I hope compensates for the fact that I can't possibly review all the worthwhile books penned by my friends. Find it at http://TheNewBookReview.blogspot.com, but do follow the guidelines in the left column.
    Best,
    Carolyn

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  39. Michael Di GesuJune 04, 2013

    Hi, L. Diane.


    A wonderful list to keep on file. An author never knows when or if they will self publish.

    It's good to be prepared.

    You do so much to keep us informed. We really appreciate it!

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  40. Hilary Melton-ButcherJune 04, 2013

    Hi Diane .. I think getting your book noticed at all must be so challenging - and these links across to Indie Review's listing will be an essential resource for many bloggers, who wish to publish ..

    Cheers Hilary

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  41. L. Diane WolfeJune 04, 2013

    Gary, I hope so!

    Gwen, there are plenty to choose from on the list.

    MJ, that's wonderful.

    Michael, just trying to help.

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  42. nutschellJune 04, 2013

    wow!what a great resource list, especially for folks like me who are considering self publishing.
    Nutschell
    www.thewritingnut.com

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  43. Intangible HeartsJune 04, 2013

    Great stuff. Hope to get the time to read some of these wonderful posts and places that could help me!

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  44. LisaJune 04, 2013

    Hey, Diane! This is a great post...reminds me of your seminar you taught at SCC last week! Your info is so very helpful!

    Keep it up! :)

    Lisa
    Www.thecourageoujourney.com

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  45. Sherry EllisJune 04, 2013

    This is a great resource! Thanks for sharing!

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  46. UnknownJune 05, 2013

    A great list, thanks for this!

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  47. Laura EnoJune 05, 2013

    Thanks for sharing such a great list, Diane!

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  48. AnonymousJune 05, 2013

    This is really helpful - thank you.

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  49. LindaJune 09, 2013

    Thanks so much for the list! I found you through Elizabeth Spann Craig and I'll be following all the great info you provide in your blog.

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  50. Jai JoshiJune 11, 2013

    Fantastic resource, Diane. So helpful.

    Jai

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