Why I Don't Read Reviews
Why I Don't Read Book Reviews - The Regal Writer
Reading book reviews seems like a waste of time. What background can they give you that you can't already find on the inside flap or back cover?
Negative Reviews (and Why I Don't Read Them) - Writer Unboxed
Emotional reactions to reviews is the only valid reason for authors not to read them, and, even then, an author who can't develop a thick skin ...
Why is it bad for authors to read reviews? : r/writers - Reddit
Because the entire reviewing space is worse off, for authors as well as readers, if reviewers don't feel they can be honest about their opinions ...
Why I don't read my reviews | Fiction - The Guardian
Book reviews are odd things. They emerge months, if not years after the book is done with, so they're not that much use to the author.
Why I Don't Read Reviews - Monstrumology
Reviews are more about nitpicking and pointing out everything “wrong” with something that talking about why it's enjoyable or boring or whatever.
Why I Don't Read Reviews - Writer Unboxed
I still avoid reading their opinions on my work. Too much feedback is a dangerous thing. It can eat away at a writer's confidence and kill her ...
Why I Don't Rate Books - nut free nerd
You may have noticed that none of my book reviews contain ratings for anything that I read. That's because I don't rate books anymore.
Never Read Your Reviews? How Do You Do It? | Kindle Forum
So if I'm having a depressing day I don't click and look. I just leave it alone. If the rating is the same or has gone up, along with the number ...
Why authors shouldn't read reader reviews - Dear Writer
Readers who leave reviews are a small and biased percentage of your readers · They loved it and they want to gush so others will buy it and also ...
Why I Don't Read Five-Star Book Reviews | A Frame Around Infinity
I no longer read five-star reviews. What does, a five-star review really tell a person anyway? In essence, that a reader really enjoyed a book.
Why Authors Shouldn't Read Reviews of Their books. - Medium
My point is, bad reviews, pointless reviews, reviews that don't make an ounce of sense … if you have people buying your books regularly, then ...
Why I don't read my reviews - Rena Olsen
My reasoning for avoiding reviews is two-fold. First, most obviously, for my own mental health. I know myself well enough to know where my focus ...
Another issue, of course, is the inconsistency of star ratings on many sites. Because reviews are subjective, each reviewer has their own ...
Unpopular Opinion: Book Reviews Are Not Accurate Social Proof
Book reviews don't work like product reviews. Products are designed to solve a problem—if they don't, that's grounds for a negative review.
Why You Shouldn't Read Reviews - Medium
Seriously, whether it's for movies, books, albums, etc. I don't like writing or reading reviews and here's why. First, let's start with what ...
Why your book isn't getting reviews - WeGrowMedia - Dan Blank
Have a plan for encouraging people to post a review for your book. Don't just assume it happens magically on it's own. Sure, sometimes it does.
Why people won't review your books - Creativindie
1. Not your market fit. You need real reviews from readers of your genre. Your friends, family and co-workers might not “get” your book if they don't read in ...
Do you read your book reviews? How do you deal with bad or good ...
Reading a handful of good and bad reviews can help you see what readers love and don't like so much about your writing. It can also make an ...
Why I don't read reviews of my books and articles - Ozan Varol
The inclination to please is antithetical to meaningful work, as I often remind myself. When I'm tempted to please everyone, I rush to the ...
Why I Don't Review Books - A Bookish Life
Also known as Fear Of Author Reading (OK I totally just made that up). I'm fairly certain the big popular authors are probably never going to ...