I’ve shared quite a few posts from Marsha Ingrao in the past because Marsha is aces when it comes to publishing posts about helpful tips for bloggers – from using images, to WordPress how to, Marsha does her research and happily shares her findings on her most entertaining and informative blog Marshajustwrites.com – Always Write.
Today’s post is a reblog of Marsha’s post with detailed descriptions on how to write a proper review for books.
HOW TO WRITE A TOP BOOK REVIEW
WRITING A TOP BOOK REVIEW TAKES PRACTICE
After five years of writing reviews, I’ve learned about what it takes to write a top book review. I get compliments, but my ratings on Amazon still underwhelm me. Nobody is grading you, so look at what other readers wrote. You are not going to plagiarize just by looking! However, it is not cheating to let Amazon help you write a great review. Other reviewers often offer insights you miss.
START WITH A TOP BOOK REVIEW ON AMAZON
In my first years of reviewing, I thought the little Amazon box that says title meant to write in the title of the book. Every time I saw that box, I thought, “What a dumb box, the title is obvious, but oh well,” and I’d type in the book title. I looked at other people’s reviews. I never noticed that their titles read “Five Stars,” “Loved It” “Author’s Best Book Ever.” One day when I looked at other reviews critically, it hit me. The title should be mine. It reflects what I thought about the book, author, characters, or how the book affected me. Continue Reading . . .
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A very helpful post, Debby. Thanks for sharing.
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Thanks Robbie.:)
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This is a great reblog, Deb. Marsha’s article is comprehensive and an excellent guide for even the seasoned reviewer. I’m sure this will benefit many ♥
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Thanks so much T. Yes, I thought is was a wonderful guide for all of us who review – new and seasoned. 🙂 ❤
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Thanks, Debby for posting this. I have book marked the article for future use as when it comes to giving reviews I was always a little confused this article helps so much. xx
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Glad you found it useful Adele. I thought it was a great rundown of reviewing too. 🙂 ❤
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Thanks for sharing this, Debby. Nice tips!
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Most welcome Diana. 🙂
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Great suggestions. I pretty much agreed with everything–and learned a few things I didn’t know!
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So glad you found this helpful Jacqui. Always something new for us to learn. 🙂
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Thank you for sharing Debby.. I just had to sign into your blog to follow using another email.. As I have not been getting these latest post Debby.. Grrrrrrr… Gremlins are having me play hide and seek on certain blogs too. As my comments are vanishing here and there. Sigh…
Sending Love your way.. Now off to read the post in full.. xxx
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Grr Sue, yes I did find you in spam! If you’re having problems with this on other blogs too, please go into your Askimet and contact them again. I know it’s so annoying, and thanks for reminding me to check spam and go through the trouble to message me. ❤ xoxo Love received! 🙂
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Yes, I thought so its happening again a lot, especially on the sites which have their own dot com address.. which is strange.. Its a nuisance.. xxx
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Nuisance is a light word, lol. 🙂 xo
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Yes, well, I could think of a few good ones,, but then that would be spoiling my Dreamwalker image LOL 🙂 hehe.. Big Hugs 🙂
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Lollllllllllllll, you’re so funny! ❤ xo
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🙂 I think so.. hehe.. L0L
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Thank you for bringing the best of the best to your website. I commented on Marsha’s post. 🙂
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Thanks Marian. I’ll hop over there again. 🙂
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Thank you for sharing this helpful post, Debby!
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Thank you for dropping in Vashti. ❤ 🙂
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When I started writing book reviews I scoured the internet looking for help articles such as this one – they’re invaluable and even now I like to take a look at suggestions and hints. One comment stands out and that I might look at including in my future reviews is ‘Depending on the purpose of the review; I included facts such as the number of pages, pictures, and other details about the organization or pedigree of the book.’ Many thanks for sharing, Debby!?
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Thanks Annika. Yes, it’s always a good idea to tailor a review to the purpose. I’m glad you found it helpful. 🙂
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A great post, Debby.
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Thanks Michelle. Marsha gives some handy tips of how to write a review as opposed to a recap of a story. 🙂
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Oooohhh this one sounds like an informative share ~ I’ll be over to Marsha’s site in a minute to check it out 🙂
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Great Christy. We can never have enough good information. 🙂 xo
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This is a great post, Debby with lots of helpful advice.
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I’m glad you think so too Norah. 🙂
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