How to Submit a Book Review in 3 Easy Steps

Did you know that sales and reviews during the first 30 days of a book's release are critical indicators of a book's success? I didn't.... until recently.

The greater number of sales and reviews received within this initial 30-day period, the higher the likelihood that a book title will rise to the next level of visibility.

Though there are numerous platforms on which to write and submit reviews, Amazon and Goodreads seem to be the most critical.

For those of you who may be new to writing reviews, I've put together instructions for submitting one in just three simple steps.

1) Find the book on Amazon.com

2) Scroll down to Customer Reviews and Click on Write a Customer Review

3) Create Review by selecting what you would like to include:

• Stars – click on the number of stars from 1 – 5; 5 is the best rank

• Add a brief headline – what’s important to know

• Add a photo or image – shoppers find images and video more helpful and text alone.

• Add a written review – what did you like or dislike?

• Click Submit and you’re done! Amazon will approve and post at their convenience.

1) Find the book on Goodreads.com

2) Scroll down and click on Write a Review

3) Create Review by selecting what you would like to be included:

• Rank by Stars – click on the number of stars from 1 – 5; 5 is the best rank

• Bookshelves/Tag – select Read or Currently Reading or To-Read

• What did you think – add a brief review of what you liked or disliked

• Dates Read – enter the beginning and end dates of reading

• Click Post and you’re done! Goodreads will approve and post at their convenience.

Not ready to review but are planning on reading? Adding to your Goodreads list is very easy and helpful.

1) Find the book on Goodreads.com

2) Look for the green oval button under the book photo and click on Want to Read.

You’re done! Many thanks for helping to make the book as successful as possible.