Review Group
Reviews are very important for Self-Published (SP), and Indie authors, just as they are for others. Unfortunately, though, many SP/Indie books don't get the review attention they deserve. In this group, authors can gain honest reviews from other author members. All members are encouraged to participate fully in the review process, rather than concentrating only on obtaining reviews for their own work. We are all in the same situation.
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Polls, awards and listopia? Post here!
By Emma · 25 posts · 181 views
By Emma · 25 posts · 181 views
last updated Apr 26, 2023 11:05PM
Queue now open for free reviews for authors (queued system)
By Editors · 10 posts · 100 views
By Editors · 10 posts · 100 views
last updated Sep 28, 2024 02:33AM
Wanting Reviews For A Particular Book
By E.M. , Admin · 34 posts · 557 views
By E.M. , Admin · 34 posts · 557 views
last updated Jan 16, 2024 05:58AM
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Misconceptions about reviewing and this group's place in the process
By Jay · 1 post · 1370 views
By Jay · 1 post · 1370 views
last updated Jan 18, 2014 03:32AM
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So what is a review and how do I write one?
By Jay · 146 posts · 1447 views
By Jay · 146 posts · 1447 views
last updated Apr 11, 2019 10:30AM
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Goodreads Giveaways will be $119 or $599 and only open to the US
By E.M. , Admin · 18 posts · 341 views
By E.M. , Admin · 18 posts · 341 views
last updated Sep 15, 2021 08:53PM
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Rule about posting low star reviews to Amazon.
By Emma · 74 posts · 1062 views
By Emma · 74 posts · 1062 views
last updated Aug 08, 2019 12:20PM
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Reviews - What do you want from them?
By T.R. · 59 posts · 300 views
By T.R. · 59 posts · 300 views
last updated Sep 16, 2023 02:04PM
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Is this group within goodreads/amazon guidelines?
By Emma · 5 posts · 314 views
By Emma · 5 posts · 314 views
last updated Jun 01, 2016 03:45AM
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Group 370. Out of This World - Now Forming
By Rik · 27 posts · 26 views
By Rik · 27 posts · 26 views
last updated Sep 26, 2024 01:47PM
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Group 364. Out of this World - Mod. Gene
By Gene · 139 posts · 72 views
By Gene · 139 posts · 72 views
last updated Sep 25, 2024 04:50AM
Author needs Beta Readers for Fantasy/fairy tale (short story)
By Paula · 3 posts · 51 views
By Paula · 3 posts · 51 views
last updated Mar 14, 2024 12:47PM
Accepting reviews and beta reading
By Jennifer · 10 posts · 168 views
By Jennifer · 10 posts · 168 views
last updated Aug 31, 2023 03:12PM
Beta readers wanted for psychological thriller 65k words approx
By J.E. · 2 posts · 34 views
By J.E. · 2 posts · 34 views
last updated Jul 17, 2020 07:58AM
Looking for beta readers for cancer memoir
By Kristin · 2 posts · 15 views
By Kristin · 2 posts · 15 views
last updated Jan 28, 2020 02:38PM
Asking for your help - Is this writing really worth only 1 star?
By A.R. · 4 posts · 82 views
By A.R. · 4 posts · 82 views
last updated Sep 11, 2019 10:13PM
a 65k word light-hearted, action packed sci-fi action/adventure needs your input!
By Nick · 1 post · 16 views
By Nick · 1 post · 16 views
last updated Apr 23, 2018 08:24PM
How does receiving a bad review make you feel?
By Rhian · 28 posts · 168 views
By Rhian · 28 posts · 168 views
last updated Nov 24, 2023 09:20AM
Readers: what do you expect from reviews?
By Rhian · 5 posts · 82 views
By Rhian · 5 posts · 82 views
last updated Mar 26, 2023 03:06PM
Helping each other out - adding books to lists on Goodreads
By Kristian · 53 posts · 488 views
By Kristian · 53 posts · 488 views
last updated Feb 11, 2021 06:32AM
Exchanging Guest Posts or Author Interviews?
By Alexis · 2 posts · 28 views
By Alexis · 2 posts · 28 views
last updated Jul 22, 2020 01:37AM
Perestroika: an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth
By João · 1 post · 8 views
By João · 1 post · 8 views
last updated Nov 19, 2023 07:27AM
Ant & Aardvark Publishing: Open for submissions!
By Ant & Aardvar… · 1 post · 12 views
By Ant & Aardvar… · 1 post · 12 views
last updated Aug 02, 2024 11:12AM
Book blogger looking to review books in romance and fantasy genre.
By Olivia · 6 posts · 45 views
By Olivia · 6 posts · 45 views
last updated May 03, 2024 06:33AM
Book reviewer. Let me know for book reviews required
By Shweta · 12 posts · 68 views
By Shweta · 12 posts · 68 views
last updated Dec 17, 2023 09:31AM
Free reviews for authors (queued system)
By Editors · 20 posts · 118 views
By Editors · 20 posts · 118 views
last updated Oct 28, 2023 12:43PM
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Group 365. Novella - Mod. Loralee
By Loralee · 150 posts · 48 views
By Loralee · 150 posts · 48 views
last updated Sep 02, 2024 03:11PM
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Group 359. General - Mod. Loralee
By Loralee · 170 posts · 61 views
By Loralee · 170 posts · 61 views
last updated Jul 30, 2024 09:55AM
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Group 358. General - Mod. Loralee
By Loralee · 191 posts · 60 views
By Loralee · 191 posts · 60 views
last updated Jul 21, 2024 03:55PM
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Group 357. Novella - Mod. Loralee
By Loralee · 141 posts · 48 views
By Loralee · 141 posts · 48 views
last updated Jul 04, 2024 10:26AM
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Group 356. Out of this World - Mod. Gene
By Gene · 159 posts · 64 views
By Gene · 159 posts · 64 views
last updated Jun 08, 2024 08:13AM
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Myself and the other mods have been surprised at the enthusiasm members have shown for the 'one time only' genre specific review rounds that have been set up for the 100th group celebration.
Which leads to the question, should the group move to genre specific rounds?
The downsides are that some genre rounds, especially more 'niche' ones might be difficult to fill, and after a few groups, organising non-reciprocal reviews, if the same people join over and over again, could be problematic.
Upsides would be that authors could be confident that their reviewers understand their genre.
As always, groups are set up when we have mods willing and available. Some mods only mod one group at a time, so instead of a 'general' group being set up every couple of weeks, you could wait months for another group in your specific genre.
The number/types of rounds we can run depends on the number of mods, their availability and their willingness to mod a particular group.
Which leads to the question, should the group move to genre specific rounds?
The downsides are that some genre rounds, especially more 'niche' ones might be difficult to fill, and after a few groups, organising non-reciprocal reviews, if the same people join over and over again, could be problematic.
Upsides would be that authors could be confident that their reviewers understand their genre.
As always, groups are set up when we have mods willing and available. Some mods only mod one group at a time, so instead of a 'general' group being set up every couple of weeks, you could wait months for another group in your specific genre.
The number/types of rounds we can run depends on the number of mods, their availability and their willingness to mod a particular group.
Both.
Only genre specific rounds
No, keep it as it is, with general, clean and 18+ categories.
Both genre specific and general
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Both
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Genre specific would produce better reviews for the author, but my novel is a YA and I am concerned that the group might not include enough YA authors to make genre-specific reviews practical.
Both .. please.
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Both please
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Sands of Time A Collection of thought provoking Stories
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Silent Guy and its around ebooks on reviews and comments you like theme for to me