The Slippery Art of Book Reviewing
Author: Mayra Calvani and Anne K. Edwards
Publisher: Twilight Times Books
http://twilighttimesbooks.com/
ISBN: 978-1-933353-22-7
Genre: Reference/Writing
Format: Trade paperback
Price: $16.95 print, $4.99 ebook
Pages: 180
Chapter excerpt:
http://twilighttimesbooks.com/SlipperyArt_ch1.html
Author: Mayra Calvani and Anne K. Edwards
Publisher: Twilight Times Books
http://twilighttimesbooks.com/
ISBN: 978-1-933353-22-7
Genre: Reference/Writing
Format: Trade paperback
Price: $16.95 print, $4.99 ebook
Pages: 180
Chapter excerpt:
http://twilighttimesbooks.com/SlipperyArt_ch1.html
Description:
Are you passionate about books? Do you have the desire to share
your thoughts about a book with readers, yet are unsure about what makes a good
review? Are you curious about the influence reviews have on readers,
booksellers, and librarians?
If you’re an experienced reviewer, The Slippery Art of
Book Reviewing will serve as an excellent reference tool and amalgam
of resources. If you’re a beginner, this book will show you how to write a
well-written, honest, objective and professional book review. It will also
teach you:
·
How to read critically
·
How to differentiate the various types of reviews
·
How to rate books
·
How to prevent amateurish mistakes
·
How to deal with the ethics and legalities of reviewing
·
How to tell the difference between a review, a book report, and a
critique
·
How to start your own review site
·
How to publish your reviews on dozens of sites and even make money
while you’re at it, and much more
If you’re an author, publisher, publicist, bookseller, librarian,
or reader, this book will also bring to light the importance and influence of
book reviews within a wider spectrum.
What reviewers are saying…
“There’s
not a reviewer out there that wouldn’t benefit from this review of reviewing…
this is a great reference book for libraries…”
–Heather Shaw, Editor-in-Chief, ForeWord Magazine
“This book from Mayra Calvani and Anne K.
Edwards is the first ‘Reviewer’s Desk Reference’ for book reviewers at all
levels.”
–Reviewed by Ernest Dempsey, The World Audience
“As
an experienced reviewer I learned that I do not know it all and will keep my
copy of The Slippery Art of Book Reviewing for reference. It
is not a book I will loan out because it won’t be returned…If you want to break
into book reviewing, The Slippery Art of Book Reviewing is a
must-have reference. Heed the author’s advice and you can write reviews that
will get you and the books you review noticed.”
–Reviewed by Sharon Broom, Armchair Interviews.
–Reviewed by Sharon Broom, Armchair Interviews.
“The
Slippery Art of Book Reviewing is a useful took for both amateur and
professional book reviewers, as well as book review editors. There should be no
doubt that the good tips, thoughtful perspective and resource information can
be of considerable value to anyone wishing to practice this art.”
–Reviewed by Emily-Jane Hills Orford, Allbooks Reviews.
–Reviewed by Emily-Jane Hills Orford, Allbooks Reviews.
“I
do recommend The Slippery Art of Book Reviewing as a must-have
resource guide. Calvani and Edwards present a well-written gold-mine to
potential reviewers as well as a source of information for experienced reviewers
and authors.”
–Reviewed by Irene Watson, Reader Views.
–Reviewed by Irene Watson, Reader Views.
“The
Slippery Art… is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in book
reviews – writers, reviewers, publishers, publicists, librarians, booksellers
and readers.”
– Reviewed by Francine Silverman, Editor of The Book Promotion Newsletter
– Reviewed by Francine Silverman, Editor of The Book Promotion Newsletter
MY REVIEW
I found this book a helpful resource with lots of do's and don'ts listed. Some of the advice did seem like common sense really but then again I would say that's a subjective thing really. I would probably keep this as a kind of bloggers handbook, something you could dip in and out of and refer back to many times.
The advice about pushy authors/publicists is so spot on. the advice on the reviewing policy is great too. I was quite lucky when setting up my blog I had the help and advice of a lovely author called Patti Roberts!
On the whole a good informative read, well worth reading if you are considering reviewing.
This book is on sale today 19th March 2012 for the reduced price of $2.99 the usual price will be $5.99
The advice about pushy authors/publicists is so spot on. the advice on the reviewing policy is great too. I was quite lucky when setting up my blog I had the help and advice of a lovely author called Patti Roberts!
On the whole a good informative read, well worth reading if you are considering reviewing.
This book is on sale today 19th March 2012 for the reduced price of $2.99 the usual price will be $5.99
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