How to Write a Book Review Like a Human (Cheat Sheet Included)
I write reviews for books that I move me, either positively or negatively. This post has some great advice for would-be reviewers.
Our post on scam reviews led to some great conversations and questions. However, there was one question that stood out above the rest. Over and over, we heard, “I think I sound like a scammer! How can I write a review like a human?”
Well, you asked and we delivered. Here are our tips to writing reputable, honest, and real reviews.
If you bought the book, show it.
Several ebookstores will distinguish your review if you purchase and review the book on the same site. This is the first step to setting yourself apart from the scammers. Amazon has Amazon Verified Purchase: “Customers reading an Amazon Verified Purchase review can use this information to help them decide which reviews are most helpful in their purchasing decisions.” On Amazon, the Amazon Verified Purchase tag will appear below the name of the reviewer.
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