Today I read where so many writers are thinking about leaving the craft of writing. They are frustrated, upset from bad reviews, or they get no reviews at all. So they feel, why should they write when no one is reading their stuff! First off "get that thought out of your mind." That's not the way to go. First off many writers make the mistake of asking readers to review their books who have no interest in the genre they are writing in. That's like asking a race car driver to read a romance book when all he cares about is fishing and cars. He may read it just to please you, but he has no interest in it at all. So how do you think he will review your book? I can tell you it won't be a true review. You must think about those who you ask to read your work. Seek readers who love what you love. If you love traveling, then seek readers who love to travel, they will be able to appreciate your book more than a romance book, or Science Fiction. Your reviews will be better. Always remember to do research on your readers, just like you do for your story, before you ask someone to be a reader of your work. This will not guarantee a good review, but your chances will be much better if you do. Now you must also consider that when your book is posted to bookstores like Amazon, Barnes & Noble and other places, you will get many people who are asked to review your work that you do not know. Take this into consideration when you read their reviews. They are from all different backgrounds, and you do not know their reading preferences. Don't get upset if the review is bad. Just take it with a grain of salt, and read the review, but don't get upset about. These readers are asked by these companies to do a review, and are paid for it. They may read hundreds a day, yours just happens to be one of them. Reviews can be silent killers. Don't let yourself be one of it victims!
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