Are review sites a good investment?

[Paul_Michaels]

https://www.reddit.com/r/books/

If I ever get like $5k/mo on Patreon or something, I'll pay for a review and get back to you.

I mean, You're doing well if you are getting 5K USD a month. At that point, you probably have enough fans to give you a review.

 

[J_Chemist]

Choose carefully.

 

[Tyranomaster]

I've always found paid reviews to be scummy, whether its the entire hollywood industry, where rotten tomatoes reviews are in the 90% and audience score is like 30%, or on Amazon where it's very very clear that someone paid for reviews. I don't mind when authors incentivize readers to review though. Maybe a dollar off their next purchase of one of your books? Something like that. Many of the paid review sites don't actually read, they skim, and they give a decently high review, because that's what is expected of them.

Just my 2 cents. Play the game as you see fit though. I do understand industry pressure, but you should really think about what is implied by paying for reviews vs incentivizing people who already read the book to review it, and decide if that is something you want for your story or not.

 

[CarburetorThompson]

It’s a poor investment, but if you are looking for a good investment let me tell you about my new crypto token

 

[Daitengu]

Tumblr isn't dead. Though I get what you mean.

It's a meme. It only 'died' for haters and adult ff shippers. Without a core site to keep them addicted, they spread everywhere.

Now Superman is having gay sex in a bathtub. Cpt Marvel is gay and lame. US anime localizers are turning all femboys into trans girls. And Luke Skywalker got dumped on by a very shitty Rey. Multiple gaming, movie, and comic news and review sites are dying.

 

[melchi]

Can't you give someone the book for free in exchange for a review?

 

[Paul_Tromba]

Can't you give someone the book for free in exchange for a review?

Yes, I am willing to do that and have attempted that. Still waiting to hear back.

 

[Annavyney]

Review websites like Booksprout, Onlinebookclub, NetGalley, and Booksirens can be a game-changer. Paid ones, in particular, can provide more reliable feedback that you can use to promote your work. It's like having a supportive community of reviewers at your fingertips. But here's my two cents – while investing in review sites can be a good move for visibility, don't put all your eggs in one basket. Consider diversifying your investments. Real estate, for instance, is a tangible asset that can provide stability in your financial portfolio. Also, exploring alternative investments can be a smart move. It's all about finding the right information on alternative investments and securing your financial future.

 

[jinji]

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[AutumnBanks]

I use Booksprout for my contemporary books and having reviews on release day helps a ton. You can invite reviewers to your 'team' so they always get an alert when you have a book up for reviews, and Booksprout will send reminder emails so you don't have to. It's easy to use and if you don't get a lot of people signing up to claim a book then that can be an indication that your cover or your blub is not working, and you may want to tweak it before it goes live on Amazon.

 

[Glitched]

I just talk to my readers, although that seems to be more effective on RR for getting quality reviews. I would never pay(for reviews on SH). What if the reviews do nothing for your story? Some of the most popular stories have little reviews, so those won't make your popularity skyrocket.

 

[Detective_Quack]

Bitcoin my favorite.

Be careful not to post in threads in which the last post is older than three months as it's against the rules.

 

[Paul_Tromba]

I use Booksprout for my contemporary books and having reviews on release day helps a ton. You can invite reviewers to your 'team' so they always get an alert when you have a book up for reviews, and Booksprout will send reminder emails so you don't have to. It's easy to use and if you don't get a lot of people signing up to claim a book then that can be an indication that your cover or your blub is not working, and you may want to tweak it before it goes live on Amazon.

I've looked at them but does it help with gaining readers? I know good reviews can help but does it give any form of exposure and/or put the reviews on Amazon and goodreads? I tried with onlinebookclub and the reviews didn't leave the site.

 

[AutumnBanks]

I've looked at them but does it help with gaining readers? I know good reviews can help but does it give any form of exposure and/or put the reviews on Amazon and goodreads? I tried with onlinebookclub and the reviews didn't leave the site.

Yes, you provide links for which sites you want them to leave a review. Booksprout will send out reminders for them to review. Of course not everyone will leave a review, but you can opt to exclude them from future books until they complete the previous review. More reviews = social credibility, so the more reviews you have on release day will boost your visibility. I haven't tried Booksirens or NetGalley, but my understanding is it works the same as Booksprout.

 

[Paul_Tromba]

Yes, you provide links for which sites you want them to leave a review. Booksprout will send out reminders for them to review. Of course not everyone will leave a review, but you can opt to exclude them from future books until they complete the previous review. More reviews = social credibility, so the more reviews you have on release day will boost your visibility. I haven't tried Booksirens or NetGalley, but my understanding is it works the same as Booksprout.

Okay. Good to know. Thank you.

 

[greyliliy]

You should be careful with paid reviews. A lot of places don't accept them & they need to be disclosed: https://www.ftc.gov/system/files/do...iting-and-paying-for-online-reviews-508_0.pdf

 

[Ninestar619]

is this page still alive. I would like to get a review of my novel. This is link. https://www.scribblehub.com/series/984550/white-feelings-black-heart/

 

[Paul_Tromba]

is this page still alive. I would like to get a review of my novel. This is link. https://www.scribblehub.com/series/984550/white-feelings-black-heart/

Sorry, this isn't a review thread but rather a discussion thread on whether paid review sites are worth the price. There are plenty of review swap threads available though.

 

[ACertainPassingUser]

Paid reviews isnt a good investment, the return rate almost non-existent.

Royalroad ad is the better investment by a lot. Its one of the best way to gain more view quickly.

 

[Paul_Tromba]

Paid reviews isnt a good investment, the return rate almost non-existent.

Royalroad ad is the better investment by a lot. Its one of the best way to gain more view quickly.

What about for published books?