Are book reviews even worth it?
After reading all of this you may wonder whether or not it pays to get an editorial review at all. Unfortunately, the answer is still yes. Why? Because in many libraries around the US, books are only allowed on the shelves if they have at least 2-3 editorial reviews. At an average of $399 per review, that is $1200 just to make sure that your book is even allowed on a shelf. The world of publishing is not a fair one. When it comes to getting your book reviewed, it’s like joining the circus. You have to learn how to balance the options and know when to jump.
How can we bring about change?
What can you do to help change this system? Support your favorite self-published authors and review their books on Amazon and Goodreads. If you are a librarian, get your favorite author’s books added to your library system and fight for their titles to be included in your collection. If you love a book, post about it on social media. Every little bit of support counts.
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