I have been a book reviewer here at Jami's Words for more than ten years. I've worked with publishing house review groups, and I've worked one on one with traditionally published authors and indie authors. Book reviews are an important part of an author's world, and working well with book reviewers is important, too. Let's look at some important aspects of working with book reviewers. How you, the author, interact with book reviewers is key. How do we work with book reviewers? Read more to learn ...
Beta Readers: Finding Them & Putting Them to Use
I see questions regularly on social media and in writing groups about beta readers. Who is a beta reader? What do they do? Are their services free? What's the difference between a beta reader and a book reviewer? Let's delve into the world of beta reading. Who is a beta reader? A beta reader is an individual who is a reader first and foremost. A beta reader reads a manuscript and provides feedback on the meat and bones. Ideally, a beta reader is not a family member and maybe not even a ...
Ten Years and Counting at Jami’s Words | Amazon $10 Gift Card Giveaway
On June 9, 2010, I posted my first review. A lot has changed since then! In ten years, I went from book reviewer and casual blogger to editor. A lot is about to change once again. During the last year, I have been a university student once again and have taken courses to further my skills in editing. I am adding a lot more experience to my resume, and soon, a lot more content will be added here for my writing friends. For now, let's have some fun and look at a few reviews of some ...
