Story Feedback

[BobbyBrandt]

For those who bemoan over the lack of reader feedback, Kirkus Reviews is currently offering $50 off the price of their reviews for independent writers.

 

[MillieDynamite]

I'll pass!

 

[Naughtylit81]

Hmmmm, $400 to review and comment on my mastubatory fantasies. Tempting. I gotta be honest I could use a good scolding for my hobbies.

That said I figure since I am not making moneynon this I probably won't spend money on it.

 

[AwkwardlySet]

I appreciate the link, but I've never heard of this Kirkus and I can't see any reason why I would put much trust in their credentials, 400$ price aside.

There are more than a few authors here who are willing to review stories on request, for free, and I think their collective wisdom is more than good enough to help an author improve.

There were also ideas in the past to organize a circle of people who could offer their opinions and reviews on stories, a book club of a sort. I still think that's a great idea in general and an opportunity for an author to get some precious and extensive feedback that could help them improve their writing. It's a shame there is such passivity in AH when it comes to more interesting and beneficial topics. These days it seems to me that only boasting threads and casual MEME-trivia threads flourish.

 

[alohadave]

For those who bemoan over the lack of reader feedback, Kirkus Reviews is currently offering $50 off the price of their reviews for independent writers.

That more like reviews that you'd use for PR/press releases.

I appreciate the link, but I've never heard of this Kirkus and I can't see any reason why I would put much trust in their credentials, 400$ price aside.

Kirkus Reviews aren't meant for personal feedback. They review books for book buyers, libraries, media, etc.

 

[APilgrimSquare]

I appreciate the link, but I've never heard of this Kirkus and I can't see any reason why I would put much trust in their credentials, 400$ price aside.

There are more than a few authors here who are willing to review stories on request, for free, and I think their collective wisdom is more than good enough to help an author improve.

There were also ideas in the past to organize a circle of people who could offer their opinions and reviews on stories, a book club of a sort. I still think that's a great idea in general and an opportunity for an author to get some precious and extensive feedback that could help them improve their writing. It's a shame there is such passivity in AH when it comes to more interesting and beneficial topics. These days it seems to me that only boasting threads and casual MEME-trivia threads flourish.

I like this idea and have often thought about something similar, when loading my control panel and dismaying at the lack of comments on my writing. But then I remember that I barely have time to read other people’s pieces myself.

 

[AwkwardlySet]

Kirkus Reviews aren't meant for personal feedback. They review books for book buyers, libraries, media, etc.

I see. So no real use to an anonymous smut writer then.

 

[MillieDynamite]

And if you're an Amazon writer, you can lose your access to selling there if you pay for reviews. It's considered highly unethical.

I see. So no real use to an anonymous smut writer then.

 

[BobbyBrandt]

And if you're an Amazon writer, you can lose your access to selling there if you pay for reviews. It's considered highly unethical.

The post was a tongue-in-cheek poke at those who over-obsess about story feedback.

Kirkus reviews would not violate Amazon's policies since the reviews would not be posted on their site. The best-selling books on Amazon likely have Kirkus reviews. Mainstream publishers seek then out for most books that they release.

 

[MillieDynamite]

Well, Okie Dokie then.

The post was a tongue-in-cheek poke at those who over-obsess about story feedback.

Kirkus reviews would not violate Amazon's policies since the reviews would not be posted on their site. The best-selling books on Amazon likely have Kirkus reviews. Mainstream publishers seek then out for most books that they release.