Like most authors, I am learning new things about the publishing industry every day and try to share what I learn here, in the hope it helps other writers, book lovers and bloggers. I have been looking at keywords and good ways to use them, but had no idea that reviews count as keywords too!
For example:
Review 1:
A lovely read. I enjoyed the characters immensely and the way the author used description really drew me in. This is a book I would recommend to friends as I couldn’t wait to get back to my kindle to read the next chapter!
(Reviews literally take 5 minutes to write and 2 sentences is plenty, although a detailed description is wonderful too. They are the first place readers look to discover a new read and are really helpful to both author and reader.)
Review 2: A review from one of my readers about my contemporary romance novel Babe Driven. This made me feel like dancing around my studio!
I was recommended this book by a friend… Initially I was a little unsure as I am very loyal to Freya North & Lisa Jewell... I’m a bit of chick lit fan!!!
By the end of the first chapter I was completely gripped…
This is a really compulsive read and not easy to put down; but quite light hearted.
The characters are really fun, engaging and believable.
I am really looking forward to the authors next Novel… Give it a go!!!!
I’m have no idea if the reviewer, (19/03/2015), knew how helpful this was and I certainly didn’t until this week, but the words in colour are keywords as they relate to popular authors and genres. I have seen that some books put best selling author’s names in their blurb, but I have read this is not advised as online retailers don’t like it, (the authors probably don’t either!)
Review 3:
I loved this mystery novel as it involved romance, intrigue and travel. The characters were so well written that I couldn’t wait to turn the next page! I usually enjoy reading books by LJ Ross and Blake Pierce, but the vivid descriptions and excellent dialogue have turned me into a (authors name) fan!
I hope this helps. I am an avid reader of so many genres and I always leave reviews unless I don’t like the book. I love to find books by authors I’ve never heard of before, as reading their work is an adventure. Most authors spend so many hours perfecting their stories, that if I read, enjoy and become a fan of their work, I like the idea that my review can support them on their journey.
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Thank you for the wonderful reblog:)
VERY useful and interesting informaton. I don’t pay enough attention to keywords, and how I can use them.
Would like to reblog this article on my blogspot “The Cottage of Blog.” Would this be ok?
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Of course – sharing the info is good for us all! You can also click through and share the original post! 😉
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Hi patricia. Of course! Thank you for the reblog.
Hi Felicia, I’ll be glad to post this on my blogspot. I need to get a project done for RRBC Holiday Party “Book Train” and Block Party. Should be finished and sent out tomorrow. (whew! I hope)
I kept this blog on “save.”
Sounds good, Patricia and I’ll keep my eyes open for the Block Party! 😉
Good info here on writing reviews! 👍
Thank you Felicia. Have a great week!
Excellent information! Will definitely keep this in mind when I write reviews. Thanks for sharing! 😉
You’re welcome! Thank you for stopping by.
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Thanks for the reblog:)
Good information. I’ll try it when I’m reviewing. Maybe I can help someone. Thanks!
That’s fantastic! I had no idea that reader reviews add keyword traffic. Glad I stumbled upon this. Go Lizzie! 💞
Great to see you here Amie. Glad to have helped.
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Interesting points concerning use of key words. I’ll have to consider this in my own reviewing process.
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Thanks for the amazing reblog Mary!
Welcome!
Great post Lizzie, I always try to stuff those keywords into reviews. 🙂
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Good to know, Lizzie. I had no idea that keywords were important in reviews. I learned something new. Thank you!
You’re welcome Vashti. Thanks for stopping by:)
I’m not that much of a online reader to be honest
but your blogs really nice, keep it up! I’ll go ahead and bookmark your website
to come back later. All the best
Thanks Liz. Good information.
You’re welcome Gracie. Thanks for stopping by.
I didn’t realize that reviews have keywords. We can’t affect the reviews for our books but we could use this knowledge to help other authors. Thanks for the information.
You’re welcome Susanne. It’s good to know that when we enjoy a book and leave a review, that some of our words can help the author on their writing journey and other readers to find their work!
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I never knew this. Is this something I can control as a reviewer? How would I do this, or is it something Amazon takes charge of?
It’s not something to worry too much about or that anyone can take control of. It’s just an example. It means that if you enjoy a book, your review is helpful in many ways. Firstly it is wonderful for an author to hear someone has liked their story, but if the review happens to have words in it that are relevant to the books category lists on Amazon, then it helps this way too.
It doesn’t mean authors would want reviews that are not honest, or that anyone should put words in for the sake of it, but if a reviewer happens to mention how much they liked the particular genre etc, it’s an added bonus.
Sounds like there could be some control. It wouldn’t hurt to mention the word fantasy, as an example.
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Huh, never every thought of this
Thanks for the reblog! I’m glad you enjoyed my blog post.
Thanks for the reblog! I’m glad you enjoyed my blog post.
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That’s wonderful news. Thank you!
Welcome!
Thanks so much, Lizzie! This is a fantastic tip for all. 🙂
You’re so welcome! 😀
Interesting post, Lizzie, I had no thought about a link between the concept of keywords and book reviews before.
Hi John. Me either! It’s so interesting to learn new ways to support authors, I can’t wait to see what I come across next!
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Lizzie Chantree’s post today goes hand-in-hand with my post from yesterday. Enjoy!!
Thank you for the wonderful reblog Jan!
This is awesome and goes hand-in-hand with my blog post yesterday about reviews!! Thank you, Lizzie. I learned something today!
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Thank you so much!
Thanks Jan. I’m glad you enjoyed the blog! I really appreciate the shout outs.
I’m like you, Lizzie—I review everything I read unless I didn’t enjoy it and can’t give it at least 3 stars. I hadn’t thought about keywords in reviews, but it’s interesting to note the impact they can have. Thanks for sharing!
You’re welcome Mae. I had no idea that reviews helped in this way too, until I read an article about it earlier in the week. There’s so much to discover!
Every day we learn something new… and I love it!
Me too! It’s such a fascinating industry.