Thank you Amy! I had never heard of method before either until I learned it. It was always using Pubby or begging strangers for reviews... no momentum. It was like crawling through the mud. This method is way faster.
My advice would be to do the same procedure, only you're simply promoting it after the book launch. No worries there, simply say you're giving away free digital copies to readers as a gift (maybe add in a way for them to join your email list to receive the free copy) and follow up with them in the same manner. Maybe give them 2-3 weeks to read, then start following up for reviews. It helps them not lollygag and actually follow-through. If you are time-crunched, running Facebook ads with an automation could be really useful here.
Oooh! Haha! My apologies. "Lollygag" is US parlance for "taking your sweet time" and has a bit of a negative connotation to it. I.e., people will procrastinate on leaving a review on your book unless you're the force behind them to actually take action.
It is not always possible to find practical advice directly applicable to different situations, but in this case I think that your analysis and your best practices are truly valuable for anyone who is thinking of publishing a book in the near or distant future. Thanks for sharing.
No thank you, these are a great start!
I often feel like you write just for me.
Thank you so much for this great article. It's no longer a daunting undertaking but a step-by-step process.
Your ability to simplify the complex is brilliant.
This level of quality - actionable - valuable information is something you'd expect to pay an expert for.
I'm certain your readers love it.
Appreciate you!
Grateful for such a lovely comment Stu, and so happy that it can help you spread your message and impact that much more.
Absolutely love this article, Renee. Such great, unique tips I haven't read elsewhere!
Thank you Amy! I had never heard of method before either until I learned it. It was always using Pubby or begging strangers for reviews... no momentum. It was like crawling through the mud. This method is way faster.
Great article.
What's your advice for people who already have a book on Amazon and are looking to boost reviews?
My advice would be to do the same procedure, only you're simply promoting it after the book launch. No worries there, simply say you're giving away free digital copies to readers as a gift (maybe add in a way for them to join your email list to receive the free copy) and follow up with them in the same manner. Maybe give them 2-3 weeks to read, then start following up for reviews. It helps them not lollygag and actually follow-through. If you are time-crunched, running Facebook ads with an automation could be really useful here.
Brilliant thanks
What’s lollygaging!?!? 😱🤣😱🤣
Lol actually or is joke?
Never heard it before. It’s not a word used in the UK.
Oooh! Haha! My apologies. "Lollygag" is US parlance for "taking your sweet time" and has a bit of a negative connotation to it. I.e., people will procrastinate on leaving a review on your book unless you're the force behind them to actually take action.
It is not always possible to find practical advice directly applicable to different situations, but in this case I think that your analysis and your best practices are truly valuable for anyone who is thinking of publishing a book in the near or distant future. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for that feedback Riccardo! Happy I could help. Are there any other topics that have come across your mind that you need looking into?