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Good question. The answer is no, they don't. Reviewers would need to purchase the book in order for the review to be counted as a "Verified Purchaser" review, but the reviews still get counted regardless of whether they purchased or not. I hope that helps.
Great point. I just looked this up, and according to Amazon's policy, to leave a KDP (Kindle Direct Publishing) review, it looks like reviewers must have spent at least $50 on Amazon within the past 12 months. Most people shop on Amazon, so not a huge hurdle to overcome, but definitely worth mentioning. Thanks for pointing this out!
Over the past 5 weeks or so I have created and have about 57 journals and coloring books on KDP. No sales as yet but I didn't think it would happen so soon. I think as a newbie I haven't used all the best keywords to get them noticed and don't have money or a credit card to pay for Amazon ads. Wonder how long it will take to make a few sales. If anyone has had some success with effective selling keywords for journals and kids and adults coloring books too, please be kind enough to share. Thanks. 😊
Thanks for this video - allow me to subscribe. This part of KDP ( getting reviews) fills me with trepidation but - must overcome. Do you have any concerns that sending someone the pdf ( manuscript) of a book may end up in the wrong hands resulting in either plagiarism or outright theft of the idea or am I being paranoid? I like the idea of sending a hard copy but then there too there's the problem of asking for an address and cost. Anyhow thanks again
Thanks for the sub! Your works are still protected under copyright law, but nevertheless you raise a valid concern. If you feel more comfortable, you can always send a physical copy. For Amazon, you can send physical author copies, but you'll need to have Amazon review your book well in advance. It just takes more time and money. Otherwise, I would recommend only asking people you trust to be an ACR. I hope that helps.
Thanks for your excellent and helpful video. Would this method work, within Amazon's guidelines, if you had already published your book? Obviously if won't be an "advanced reader copy review. " But following your method of sending a free PDF and then not asking for a review which is in your method, but just eliminating the "advanced reader copy review" wording? Thank you.
Good question. Here's the exactly language from Amazon's site: "It’s OK to review a free or discounted book (advanced reader copy) that you received from an author or publisher. However, they can’t require a review in exchange or try to influence the review." On the one hand it sounds like it's ok to review any free book as long as a review isn't required or influenced. On the other hand they explicitly mention "advanced reader copy" in the language. It's probably more of a grey area. Not sure that answers your question, but hope it helps.
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This is wonderful! Thank you so much for sharing this with us. Looking forward to more useful resources. You just got yourself a subscriber!
Thank you for the clear explanation and steps. I really appreciate the tip! 🙌
Great information
This is very insightful!!! Whats the process of becoming an advanced reader copy reviewer
Anyone can become and advanced copy reviewer. You just need to be invited by a prospective author. I hope that helps clarify.
Don’t they have to purchase the book on Amazon to leave a review?
Good question. The answer is no, they don't. Reviewers would need to purchase the book in order for the review to be counted as a "Verified Purchaser" review, but the reviews still get counted regardless of whether they purchased or not. I hope that helps.
Thank you for sharing. Do the reviewers have to have a minimum of $50 purchase from Amazon in order to be able to leave a review?
Great point. I just looked this up, and according to Amazon's policy, to leave a KDP (Kindle Direct Publishing) review, it looks like reviewers must have spent at least $50 on Amazon within the past 12 months. Most people shop on Amazon, so not a huge hurdle to overcome, but definitely worth mentioning. Thanks for pointing this out!
Over the past 5 weeks or so I have created and have about 57 journals and coloring books on KDP. No sales as yet but I didn't think it would happen so soon. I think as a newbie I haven't used all the best keywords to get them noticed and don't have money or a credit card to pay for Amazon ads. Wonder how long it will take to make a few sales. If anyone has had some success with effective selling keywords for journals and kids and adults coloring books too, please be kind enough to share. Thanks. 😊
very helpful thank you so much. is there any facebook groupe (exemple) where we can find the reviewers ?
Thanks for this video - allow me to subscribe. This part of KDP ( getting reviews) fills me with trepidation but - must overcome. Do you have any concerns that sending someone the pdf ( manuscript) of a book may end up in the wrong hands resulting in either plagiarism or outright theft of the idea or am I being paranoid? I like the idea of sending a hard copy but then there too there's the problem of asking for an address and cost. Anyhow thanks again
Thanks for the sub! Your works are still protected under copyright law, but nevertheless you raise a valid concern. If you feel more comfortable, you can always send a physical copy. For Amazon, you can send physical author copies, but you'll need to have Amazon review your book well in advance. It just takes more time and money. Otherwise, I would recommend only asking people you trust to be an ACR. I hope that helps.
Thanks for your excellent and helpful video. Would this method work, within Amazon's guidelines, if you had already published your book? Obviously if won't be an "advanced reader copy review. " But following your method of sending a free PDF and then not asking for a review which is in your method, but just eliminating the "advanced reader copy review" wording? Thank you.
Good question. Here's the exactly language from Amazon's site: "It’s OK to review a free or discounted book (advanced reader copy) that you received from an author or publisher. However, they can’t require a review in exchange or try to influence the review." On the one hand it sounds like it's ok to review any free book as long as a review isn't required or influenced. On the other hand they explicitly mention "advanced reader copy" in the language. It's probably more of a grey area. Not sure that answers your question, but hope it helps.
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Yes I liked it. And I subscribed. Looking forward to checking out your other videos.
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new subscriber here! thanks for sharing your knowledge with us
Are there any reviewers that will read and review a book without any personal contact? I don't know any reviewers or where to find them.
There are websites aimed to solve this issue like pubby. I may do another video on that topic in the future. Stay tuned.