tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5659262892061562057.post2349860112744129990..comments2024-03-28T20:00:47.781-05:00Comments on A Cozy Reader's Corner Reviews: Reviews: 10 Tips to Surviving the ScrutinyAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08309127489577947682noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5659262892061562057.post-39579502473503887372011-04-12T20:51:31.780-05:002011-04-12T20:51:31.780-05:00Thanks Elle! @Chica Latina: I agree! One of the...Thanks Elle! @Chica Latina: I agree! One of the most important things to remember as an author is that you cannot control your audience. Writing is very personal. You have a story, characters and book that have become so much a part of you, yet when it is released it is release to all. You cannot be in every BN or monitor every internet site and choose who buys your book. The same goes for reviewers. While most choose to review a book that interest them in hopes they enjoy it, you cannot expect to love everything you read. It is best when writing a bad review to be honest but give positive and helpful feedback along with the negative. For authors it's best to go into it knowing that with the good reviews come the bad. Take it in stride, learn what you can and ignore the ones that are just angry or totally not someones style book. Mostly enjoy your success and writing...focus on the fans that also enjoy your work! Keep in mind those who didn't and have valid and helpful options. ( :Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08309127489577947682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5659262892061562057.post-57321686290646202812011-04-12T17:43:53.011-05:002011-04-12T17:43:53.011-05:00The fact of the matter is: Not everybody will like...The fact of the matter is: Not everybody will like your book. I have come to accept this as both a writer and reviewer. <br /><br />http://sandrasbookclub.blogspot.comBook Club Reviewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15030306241563341911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5659262892061562057.post-34807236014891651852011-04-12T13:40:42.806-05:002011-04-12T13:40:42.806-05:00It was a pleasure to write the Ten Tips. All the a...It was a pleasure to write the Ten Tips. All the anecdotes are true, as in, yes, that really happened—but my sarcasm made me forget to include the most important caution of all—Be Prepared for a rush of praise and gratitude from readers around the word.<br /><br />Meanwhile, I hope The Sandalwood Tree will provide you with hours of literary entertainment. This book is a work of love; a gift, from my heart to yours.<br /><br />with gratitude,<br />Elle NewmarkElle Newmarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17037472877911484245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5659262892061562057.post-3564343982896275412011-04-12T06:57:42.671-05:002011-04-12T06:57:42.671-05:00This helps me when I have to write a bad review......This helps me when I have to write a bad review...I hate doing it, but Elle's tips showed me that it happens. I also like the tips that you gave about being constructive in criticism and not just mean.Lilac Wolf (Angie or Angela)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16280798818526103254noreply@blogger.com