IMPORTANT UPDATE ON AMAZON REVIEWS!! Authors CAN have book titles in signature! - CrimeSpace2024-03-29T09:24:03Zhttps://crimespace.ning.com/forum/topics/important-update-on-amazon?commentId=537324%3AComment%3A191973&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI'm late to this discussion b…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2009-04-08:537324:Comment:1920232009-04-08T02:36:35.484ZDana Stabenowhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/storyknife
I'm late to this discussion but surprised at the topic. I review the occasional book on Amazon, as I did The Dark Side by Jane Mayer, which review I began with an anecdote about one of my own books. I put a link under the title of my book, the same way I put a link beneath the title of every book or product I mention in my reviews. They kinda encourage that by including that little link button. I never heard a peep out of Amazon. All I can think of, Cheryl, is you got caught in the gears. Maybe…
I'm late to this discussion but surprised at the topic. I review the occasional book on Amazon, as I did The Dark Side by Jane Mayer, which review I began with an anecdote about one of my own books. I put a link under the title of my book, the same way I put a link beneath the title of every book or product I mention in my reviews. They kinda encourage that by including that little link button. I never heard a peep out of Amazon. All I can think of, Cheryl, is you got caught in the gears. Maybe it was someone new to the job. I'm glad to hear that, Cheryl…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2009-04-08:537324:Comment:1920062009-04-08T00:51:02.582ZToni L.P. Kelnerhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/ToniLPKelner
I'm glad to hear that, Cheryl. When you referred to it as a recommended form of marketing, I got a very different impression.
I'm glad to hear that, Cheryl. When you referred to it as a recommended form of marketing, I got a very different impression. Toni, I never said anything a…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2009-04-07:537324:Comment:1919932009-04-07T20:46:12.488ZCheryl Kaye Tardifhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/cherylktardif
Toni, I never said anything about authors "only posting book reviews in order to get themselves name recognition". I don't think that's the case with most authors who write reviews. At least, it isn't for me.<br />
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I write reviews for many reasons. Sometimes because an author asks me to (if I like it) and sometimes because a publisher asks me to. Mainly I write reviews because I enjoyed the book and I want people to know what's good about it.<br />
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I also write reviews because I love writing--almost…
Toni, I never said anything about authors "only posting book reviews in order to get themselves name recognition". I don't think that's the case with most authors who write reviews. At least, it isn't for me.<br />
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I write reviews for many reasons. Sometimes because an author asks me to (if I like it) and sometimes because a publisher asks me to. Mainly I write reviews because I enjoyed the book and I want people to know what's good about it.<br />
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I also write reviews because I love writing--almost anything. Review writing for most authors is taken seriously. I strive to write the best review I can, and I enjoy the challenge of finding unique ways to say, "Wow, this book is good!" If people are only posting bo…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2009-04-07:537324:Comment:1919882009-04-07T20:20:29.391ZToni L.P. Kelnerhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/ToniLPKelner
If people are only posting book reviews in order to get themselves name recognition, then I don't think I'm going to take their opinions very seriously.<br />
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But hey, if it works for you, I'm glad it worked out. Amazon is kind of heavy-handed at times.
If people are only posting book reviews in order to get themselves name recognition, then I don't think I'm going to take their opinions very seriously.<br />
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But hey, if it works for you, I'm glad it worked out. Amazon is kind of heavy-handed at times. It's very common for publishe…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2009-04-07:537324:Comment:1919782009-04-07T17:33:22.470ZCheryl Kaye Tardifhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/cherylktardif
It's very common for published authors to have a signature line like this at the end of a review they've written. There is no real data on whether this holds more weight or that a customer would buy a book based on that author's review, but I know that some people have bought books based on my reviews. Some people also feel it's misleading if an author writes a review that's neutral or negative and they DON'T mention they're an author.<br />
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Since this practice has been around so long, the real…
It's very common for published authors to have a signature line like this at the end of a review they've written. There is no real data on whether this holds more weight or that a customer would buy a book based on that author's review, but I know that some people have bought books based on my reviews. Some people also feel it's misleading if an author writes a review that's neutral or negative and they DON'T mention they're an author.<br />
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Since this practice has been around so long, the real question is, why the sudden commotion over all this? Thankfully the matter has been resolved and Amazon has now stated that authors can add their book title in their signature line, so even they see the sense in this. Hey, if a customer buys the book you reviewed and your book too it's a win-win for all.<br />
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As an author, I am so pleased to see a review of my book by an author. It doesn't bother me at all when they add their book title to their signature. Sometimes I even check them out if their book title sounds intriguing. :-)<br />
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This is also a form of marketing that is highly recommended by some of North America's leading book marketing experts. It's not that the author who writes the review wants a customer to buy their book instead. That would rarely happen anyway. But it is a way for the author reviewer to get their name and book title out there. My guess is that probably less than 2% of authors are recognizable by name alone--Stephen King, JK Rowling...yes. Most writer's simply aren't.<br />
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The bottom line is HOW this all happened in the first place. I'm just glad it's over. ;-)<br />
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Cheryl Kaye Tardif Okay, I know I'm being dense,…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2009-04-07:537324:Comment:1919732009-04-07T16:05:38.302ZToni L.P. Kelnerhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/ToniLPKelner
Okay, I know I'm being dense, but why is this a big deal? If I'm reviewing a book on Amazon, does my review hold more weight if I put a book title on it? Or less, since it may be that I know the author?<br />
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Why do you want your book title there?
Okay, I know I'm being dense, but why is this a big deal? If I'm reviewing a book on Amazon, does my review hold more weight if I put a book title on it? Or less, since it may be that I know the author?<br />
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Why do you want your book title there?