Topic: No Reviews

I'm not on here begging for a review. My question is what am I doing wrong and how do I fix it. I literally have one review on my two chapter story so far. I posted four days ago.

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Okay, I'm going out on a limb here, but I'm sure you know the prime directive is review, review, review -- I don't know if you've made that first effort yet but assume that you have since you've been here long enough to understand that. So, now comes the sawing off of the limb. I looked at the first several para of each chapter posted and must admit I couldn't get into the story.

Your title indicates a probable sci-fi (never looked at the genre) about time travel or such, but pretty much all I read is description upon description of how the characters look and/or are dressed. No action or indication of such in that or the casual dialogue thrown into the mix. Speaking only for myself, I had no reason to continue reading. That may be true for others or it just might be me. My best advice would be to find a hook early on which would hold the attention of your projected audience. I'm not trying to be rude or a hard ass, just offering my opinion on your question. That would be my style -- not for everyone -- if I had actually reviewed the work. Good luck. Take care. Vern

3 (edited by Norm d'Plume 2018-03-29 03:22:51)

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There's nothing wrong with asking for reviews. I suggest editing your post above to include an enticing book summary to draw in your potential audience. The current book summary for your novel is too short. Think of it as what you'll put on the back cover of your novel. You need to convince people to open it and start reading.

I'll try to find the time to do a review some time this week.

4 (edited by Kdot 2018-03-29 09:47:34)

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To add to what Vern said, yes review lots... but realize that 90% of your current reviews are on members who haven't issued reviews in several months. You're only going to collect ROI on 10% of your efforts at that rate.

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Reach out to Andrew Hixson.

6 (edited by njc 2018-03-29 15:27:22)

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Do reviews.  You'll get one or two authors to reciprocate.  If you review works that are in similar genre and style to yours, the authors may be more likely to reciprocate.  And expect to do twenty or so before you find a few review buddies you'll be working with.

Even if you don't get many responses, you'll build points.

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Left you a review.

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Oh, and use the reply-to-review.  Makes the reviews feel loved.