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Questions tagged [reviews]

This tag should be used for questions that deal with reviews of your own literary work from other people or with writing a review yourself.

This tag should be used for questions that deal with reviews of your own literary work from other people or with writing a review yourself.

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Getting a Manuscript Reviewed

I've had a few friends review my unpublished manuscript, and they were in my target market and quite knowledgeable in English. What are some good ways to get some more reviews, of a decent level in know-how of what makes a fiction book tick? I don't…
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Help write a book review, please

Edited to incorporate @Craig Sefton's suggestions. About a book that I admire, I wrote in an SE computer-programming group: The material seems old -- well, it is old -- because it's been around for long and, while by no means trivial, is well…
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What are the ingredients for a good book review?

I've recently started writing book reviews. I am doing this for numerous reasons, most importantly perhaps is to be able to express in a clear and concise manner. English is not my first language and I do feel that I often struggle to convey my…
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Is using NetGalley as valuable as it promises?

NetGalley charges for a listing of any book to get it out to institutional buyers. I understand that you can offer advance reviewer copies but you'll end up with less than 5% ultimately giving a valid review. So the first part of the question is…
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What are good guidelines to follow when writing app reviews?

I want to start reviewing apps and games on my personal blog for a change, but I've never reviewed an app before. I usually write whatever comes to mind when I blog, but I have been browsing around, and I've seen people write over 1000 words of…
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My Reviews for Free Books?

I would like to provide reviews in exchange for a free copy of the book. I have a great blog website with excellent SEO and social media following. I'm happy to provide the review on my website with a link to yours along with a review on…
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Can a book be reviewed even if it's decades old?

I want to write a review of a novel, but I want to ask if there is a time limit for the book about to be reviewed. For example, can a book written in 2000 be reviewed in 2023?
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Which website is the best for finding critics and feedback on my stories?

I want to post somewhere the pilot chapter of my planned book, to earn feedback and tips what should I improve. Kinda when a TV orders a pilot and then reviews it, if it will attract people. Could you please advise me about websites that exist for…
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Site for free author reviews

Possible Duplicate: What are good places to post your work where it will be read by others? What are some good sites to have your written works reviewed? I'm not necessarily talking about Profession Book Reviews, but a place where everyone can…
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