Did you know that statistics show a book with 30 or more reader reviews is 50% more likely to be purchased by those just browsing? People want to hear “real people’s” thoughts and opinions. Your job as an author is to ask…

Most people outside the publishing industry have no idea how this can help to promote a book, it’s okay to ask for their help and let them know how much you appreciate the support. Most would love to help, they just don’t know how.

Where?   My top choices-

www.Amazon.com
www.BarnesandNoble.com
www.Powells.com
www.Goodreads.com

How?

1. If you are presenting at a bookstore ask your audience to post reviews online once they have had an opportunity to read your book. Just planting this seed should more than double your reviews over time.
2. What does your website ask readers to do when they arrive? You may be providing them with compelling reasons to purchase your book but what if they have already purchased & read your book? Be sure you speak to this part of your readership too. If they are surfing your website chances are they loved your book. Ask them to post online book reviews!
3.  When you meet people who tell you how much your book meant to them (and you will), ask them if they would be willing to write an online book review to share their thoughts and opinions with others.
4. Ask your mailing list for the same. Don’t have a mailing list? If you are an author you need one. I’d be happy to talk with you about setting this up, drop me a line at ladat (at) comcast.net
5. Use your signature line in your out going email, in every email. I always suggest my clients provide a link directly to a online bookstore or their website. Go one step further, how about adding a catchy line like “already read my book? I would love to see your reviews at Amazon.com
6. Engage your friends, family, and network. Most of them aren’t shy about asking for a copy of your book, you can’t be shy about asking for reviews when they have finished reading it. You can even take it one step further, ask them to lend the book to their friends and ask for their reviews!

Have any other quick tips to get more  reviews? I would love to hear what you are doing to boost your book reviews!

-Laura

Let the world know with excitement and vigor about the upcoming release of your ebook, and tell them exactly the how’s and when’s your product will be available for purchase.

Send press releases, share your reviews and endorsements with your readers.

The better the buzz the better your media and marketing results will be.