Motown Writers Network . . . Michigan Literary Network
Authors want lots of good media for their books. They always ask me: “How do we get more reviews?” Here’s the answer.To get book reviews, a number of things need to happen. First, in order to get reviewed by a print media outlet, you will need to follow their instructions. For instance, a publication like Library Journal generally wants to receive a galley (an advance review copy of the book) some three and a half months prior to its publication date. If you send it later than that you essentially undermine or destroy your chances of getting reviewed there.
Second, some publications do not want self-published books for review. If that publication won’t review such books and your book is self-published, don’t bother contacting them.
Third, some publications, such as Publishers Weekly require that two copies be sent to them, not one. Please honor that request.
Fourth, you need to…
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