Step one on the road to book sales.
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Book reviews are social proof for book shoppers.
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Book reviews influence the Amazon shopping algorithm.
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Book reviews are required by book promotion services.
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“Reviews are key to book sales. David Wogahn has created an indispensable roadmap for requesting and garnering reviews in this essential resource for authors.”
“Book reviews are the lifeblood of many successful book launches. David Wogahn’s new book cuts through the confusion to show both indie- and traditionally-published authors an effective system for getting the reviews their books deserve. Highly recommended.”
The Book Review Companion is a handy reference guide, loaded with feedback from authors and real-world experience. It includes step-by-step instructions for getting and using book reviews.
- Proven review strategies applicable to any book, and any author
- The ten major sources for reviews, including sixty resources
- Amazon review policies demystified and clarified
- A complete guide to soliciting and using endorsements and blurbs
- Detailed instructions and resources for contacting book bloggers
- A special bonus section written specifically for new authors
No matter where you are in our author journey—traditionally published or self-published—you’ll find yourself returning to this guide again and again. Get The Book Review Companion.
“David has written one of the most useful books for book marketing. We all know that book reviews are the single most important aspect of a book’s success, yet they are a mystery to most authors. David provides straightforward advice about the many types of reviews and how best to secure them. From timing, to guidelines to strategies, this book has it all. A must read for all authors.”
“Reviews, in my opinion, are just as important as the cover and title of the book. Readers need to see a solid base of reviews to make a decision to buy your book. The Book Review Companion is a comprehensive guide to understanding why reviews matter, and how to get them.”
“If you are going to advertise your book—something I think every author should do—you don’t want to send shoppers to a page with no or few reviews. David Wogahn’s book is covers everything about book reviews; Amazon policies, sources, ARCs, even writing reviews to build your platform. It’s all there.”
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