tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1786573611032564530.post4389243646207970884..comments2024-03-28T14:53:21.997-07:00Comments on Dean from Australia: On The Consideration Of A Paid ReviewDeanfromAustraliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12292995600982621329noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1786573611032564530.post-51784746775567564172014-02-04T18:55:17.013-08:002014-02-04T18:55:17.013-08:00This is all US based info, by the way. Offer a Blo...This is all US based info, by the way. Offer a Blogger $100 and they will probably do it. They must mark it as a "sponsored" post to stay in FCC rules. You should not try to influence them or they will decline. Look for bloggers that already have "sponsored" posts on their sites. They are looking for $. You can use a blog aggregator like TapInfluence but it will cost you big $$$. That said, not sure how much good all the blogs have done for Alicewinks. We gave away 200 copies to "first commenters" (actually everybody who commented got a free copy.) But sales are still slow and were even over Christmas.Dave Nealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07734462200143976280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1786573611032564530.post-10604083757905580602014-02-04T18:49:18.668-08:002014-02-04T18:49:18.668-08:00This is all US based, by the way. Offer them $100 ...This is all US based, by the way. Offer them $100 and they will probably do it. They will need to say that it is a "sponsored" post to stay clean in FCC regulations. This is silly, but that is how it is. Look for bloggers who are already publishing post that say they are sponsored. they are probably looking for the money. You should ask for an independent assessment, not try to influence them. If you ask for a favorable review they will probably turn you down. You can also go to a blog aggregator, such as Tap Influence but that will cost a lot.Dave Nealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07734462200143976280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1786573611032564530.post-16682811503842296972014-02-04T04:41:39.722-08:002014-02-04T04:41:39.722-08:00Thank you Norah. It will be interesting...to say t...Thank you Norah. It will be interesting...to say the least.DeanfromAustraliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12292995600982621329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1786573611032564530.post-50657867814768503692014-02-04T04:39:47.908-08:002014-02-04T04:39:47.908-08:00Wow - an iPad! Wish I had a known about that one :...Wow - an iPad! Wish I had a known about that one :) <br /><br />I've lost count of the number of book bloggers I've approached seeking reviews of my titles. In many cases, I think my emails disappeared down a black hole. There were a lot of "thanks but no thanks" and only a handful of "Yes - I'll review" .<br /><br />I blame Twilight.DeanfromAustraliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12292995600982621329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1786573611032564530.post-90185636029702152142014-02-04T02:59:08.343-08:002014-02-04T02:59:08.343-08:00I look forward to the results. Best wishes.I look forward to the results. Best wishes.Norahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00679547771527399923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1786573611032564530.post-46100162626782283912014-02-04T00:53:09.473-08:002014-02-04T00:53:09.473-08:00Which is not to say I haven't paid for reviews...Which is not to say I haven't paid for reviews. I paid 40 mom bloggers to write sponsored posts. And I gave away an iPad to get reviews on the I Bookstore. Plus I got a nice free review on huff post. It's a tough market out there!Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02622469043195712264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1786573611032564530.post-6819504836104349682014-02-03T22:36:12.456-08:002014-02-03T22:36:12.456-08:00Thank you Catherine. It's good to know that ot...Thank you Catherine. It's good to know that others think I've put forward a well considered rationale for embarking on this process. I shall (most likely) be sharing the reviews here and elsewhere when they become available to me so I hope you can stop by again to read them.DeanfromAustraliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12292995600982621329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1786573611032564530.post-82791360994387396972014-02-03T22:31:57.073-08:002014-02-03T22:31:57.073-08:00As I say, I'm under no illusions that this wil...As I say, I'm under no illusions that this will magically produce some sort of blistering success - or even some minor form. But I've wrestled with the idea for so long that I feel obligated - for my own personal sanity - to see this through to its conclusion. <br /><br />And the twinkle of a chance is just too irresistible to ignore.DeanfromAustraliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12292995600982621329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1786573611032564530.post-79443477736954300662014-02-03T22:10:54.076-08:002014-02-03T22:10:54.076-08:00Thanks for sharing this, Dean. Your rationale is i...Thanks for sharing this, Dean. Your rationale is interesting and well considered. I look forward to reading the reviews and seeing how successful the process is for you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1786573611032564530.post-10255322352170706172014-02-03T21:58:24.421-08:002014-02-03T21:58:24.421-08:00You could have submitted your book for review to K...You could have submitted your book for review to Kirkus without paying. My Alicewinks was reviewed for free and earned a Kirkus Star. That said, you are not guaranteed a review. And even a star review is no guarantee of any commercial success. We went on to get a best of 2013 from Kirkus in two categories. But our sales are still abysmal.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02622469043195712264noreply@blogger.com