tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post3342282737824591379..comments2024-03-28T16:52:31.923-04:00Comments on The Write Conversation: 4 Ways to Win Over Bad ReviewsEdie Melsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-39932430405877007822016-09-14T01:28:00.519-04:002016-09-14T01:28:00.519-04:00Giving someone Book B in return for reviewing Book...Giving someone Book B in return for reviewing Book A is against Amazon's reviewing guidelines, as is running any form of contest for people who've reviewed your book. <br /><br />These clearly state that the ONLY thing which can be given is a copy of the book being reviewed, in advance. Here's what Amazon says:<br /><br />"Paid Reviews – We do not permit reviews or votes on the helpfulness of reviews that are posted in exchange for compensation of any kind, including ... bonus content, entry to a contest or sweepstakes, ... extra product, or other gifts."<br /><br />and<br /><br />"The sole exception to this rule is when a free or discounted copy of a physical product is provided to a customer up front. In this case, if you offer a free or discounted product in exchange for a review, you must clearly state that you welcome both positive and negative feedback."<br /><br />(https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html/ref=amb_link_47889982_1?ie=UTF8&nodeId=201602680&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-1&pf_rd_r=73XW968FRRCAAJY1YRP5&pf_rd_t=7001&pf_rd_p=2338627022&pf_rd_i=customer-reviews-guidelines)<br /><br />I don't recommend that authors respond to critical reviews - most reviewers I know find it creepy at best, and stalkerish at worst. It also sets a precedent: are you going to respond to every review you ever get? Even if there are thousands?Iolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17199141868703826943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-35071127600142648052016-09-13T17:09:31.365-04:002016-09-13T17:09:31.365-04:00Honestly, that sounds like good scores. Contests h...Honestly, that sounds like good scores. Contests have just diversity in tastes. I'd say good job.Cindy Sproleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830332218529286736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-74530010908133930302016-09-13T17:09:25.259-04:002016-09-13T17:09:25.259-04:00Absolutely. There is always good. You can't dw...Absolutely. There is always good. You can't dwell on the bad.Cindy Sproleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830332218529286736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-65533411923060317062016-09-13T17:09:16.465-04:002016-09-13T17:09:16.465-04:00Absolutely. There is always good. You can't dw...Absolutely. There is always good. You can't dwell on the bad.Cindy Sproleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830332218529286736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-21277623504623441012016-09-13T17:08:17.411-04:002016-09-13T17:08:17.411-04:00Honestly, that sounds like good scores. Contests h...Honestly, that sounds like good scores. Contests have just diversity in tastes. I'd say good job.Cindy Sproleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830332218529286736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-33079969281824630062016-09-13T09:46:16.597-04:002016-09-13T09:46:16.597-04:00The stinging reviews hurt and, well, sting for a w...The stinging reviews hurt and, well, sting for a while. But when a mom hugs my neck with tears in her eyes and tells me how much my devotional helped her, the sting goes away. <br /><br />Good reminders. Thanks. Sharron Cosbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00666242284024998597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-58655659723074462242016-09-13T09:40:52.304-04:002016-09-13T09:40:52.304-04:00I expect bad reviews because before my first book ...I expect bad reviews because before my first book was published I entered it in contests. Scores were always like--98, 95, 59, so I knew not everyone would like it. Great post!Patricia Bradleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03382033674042021556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-3093076829381638712016-09-13T07:12:43.751-04:002016-09-13T07:12:43.751-04:00I agree. Well said. You must be a writer! 😁 I lov...I agree. Well said. You must be a writer! 😁 I love that. Forewarned is forearmed.Cindy Sproleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830332218529286736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-61087796577070059782016-09-13T07:12:34.700-04:002016-09-13T07:12:34.700-04:00I agree. Well said. You must be a writer! 😁 I lov...I agree. Well said. You must be a writer! 😁 I love that. Forewarned is forearmed.Cindy Sproleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830332218529286736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-41890555250368367222016-09-13T07:11:18.214-04:002016-09-13T07:11:18.214-04:00It saves a lot of heartache when you understand re...It saves a lot of heartache when you understand reviews are not personal.Cindy Sproleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830332218529286736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-92069920268675602652016-09-13T07:10:33.695-04:002016-09-13T07:10:33.695-04:00Thank youThank youCindy Sproleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830332218529286736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-52616961530594415072016-09-13T06:59:39.305-04:002016-09-13T06:59:39.305-04:00Forewarned is forearmed. Thanks for the timely adv...Forewarned is forearmed. Thanks for the timely advice.Dennis L. Petersonhttp://dlpedit.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-28860183651545478242016-09-13T06:36:13.904-04:002016-09-13T06:36:13.904-04:00Great advice.Great advice.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09990699903021482215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-26848534740751071252016-09-13T06:35:24.065-04:002016-09-13T06:35:24.065-04:00Great Post, Cindy. I expect some bad reviews and m...Great Post, Cindy. I expect some bad reviews and my book is not published. I know that there will be doctrinal differences. I am ready for it. Congrats on Mercy Rain. I loved reading your interview at A3.truthtoshine.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05911184699045569514noreply@blogger.com