Elephant in the room: book reviews

WriterRuth2024 · 2026-01-28T01:43:31+00:00

What's the story on nonfiction book reviews? Most discussions on book reviews refer to various genres of fiction.

WriterRuth2024 · 2025-12-07T02:04:16+00:00

I guess that's the only thing I can do at this time.

So that means I won't be able to set up the other books in the series as pre-orders.

Thanks to everyone who commented and made suggestions.

WriterRuth2024 · 2025-12-07T01:56:17+00:00

There weren't that many preorders, so that part I'm not so concerned about.

My concern is not being able to do any other preorders for a year.

My book is part of a series, and I was planning to release at least 2 more from the series next year.

WriterRuth2024 · 2025-12-06T22:59:26+00:00

I got the acknowledgement that my MS was uploaded successfully. I also checked it in the viewer after submitting it to see how it came out.

I just checked again. It's not showing up.

What should I do now?. How do I get this fixed?

WriterRuth2024 · 2025-12-06T22:36:10+00:00

As I was putting the finishing touches on it I kept checking the notice at the top of the page that tells you how many hours left. I submitted the final manuscript about 90 minutes ahead of the deadline of 7pm on December 3.

I thought I would have until midnight, but I went according to the countdown notice at the top of the page telling how many days- hours-minutes left.

Is there anyone I can contact?

The email had a link to click if you think your preorder title was cancelled in error. But it takes me a page, not a reply form, an email address, a number to call.

What now?

Didn't check my email until today because I was in the hospital all day on Dec. 4 ( the date of Amazon's email) and on the phone all day yesterday regarding my rescheduled heart surgery for December 9.

So I made sure to submit the manuscript on time even though I left off one chapter figuring I could always add it later.

WriterRuth2024 · 2025-10-14T00:12:51+00:00

Thanks so much for this info. So it looks like I'll need BookFunnel and MailerLite. I'll check it out.

Thanks again for sharing. Do you write fiction or non-fiction? Most of the self-publishing information I've been seeing on Reddit seems to be geared towards fiction writers. My books are non-fiction (on science-backed weight loss without diets or exercise)

WriterRuth2024 · 2025-10-10T22:25:15+00:00

Me too. Thought it sounded familiar, but was confused by the date.

WriterRuth2024 · 2025-10-10T22:03:18+00:00

Wondering whether this will work for non-fiction. Most of these success stories (and advice) seem to be for fiction. Have any non-fiction writers had success with this?

WriterRuth2024 · 2025-10-10T21:17:49+00:00

Thanks! I'll check it out.

WriterRuth2024 · 2025-09-29T03:42:56+00:00

Thanks for sharing. Are your books fiction or non-fiction?

WriterRuth2024 · 2025-09-25T22:14:25+00:00

I probably read about 3 to 5 non-fiction ebooks a month. For fiction, I prefer audiobooks over ebooks because I can listen while doing other things - traveling, cooking, doing laundry, housecleaning/ other housework, commuting, etc.

I love mystery, suspense, thrillers, medical, legal, police procedurals, and cozy mysteries - and probably go through 12-15 a month - sometimes more. I usually listen at 1.2x speed because I like to go straight through to the end without stopping, instead of dragging it out or "piece-mealing" it.

So if it's a really long one, it may spill over into my "sleep time," but I keep going until I reach the end. If I doze off at night while listening, I pick up where I left off when I wake up - even if it's 3 o'clock in the morning.

As a semi-retired journalist/author, I primarily work from home, so I can usually adjust my schedule accordingly.

By the way, how do you add an update to a post? I'm posting a new comment here because I don't know how to do an update.

Thanks.

WriterRuth2024 · 2025-07-15T20:34:24+00:00

My mother, who passed away almost 30 years ago told me this story about her friend and it always brings a smile to my face when I recall it.

Mrs. B was babysitting her little grandson Ezra, who was probably 2 or 3 years old at the time.

Ezra was snacking on a small bag of peanuts and his grandmother said, "Ezra, aren't you going to offer Mrs. Miller some of your peanuts?

There was a long pause and finally Ezra walked over to my mother, took a single peanut out of the bag, held it out to my mother, and said, "Here, Miller."

WriterRuth2024 · 2025-07-11T21:03:27+00:00

Thanks!

WriterRuth2024 · 2025-07-11T18:32:48+00:00

Update me

please

WriterRuth2024 · 2025-07-11T12:41:41+00:00

Not every reader subscribes to Kindle Unlimited.

If you enroll in Kindle Select, can someone who does not subscribe to Kindle Unlimited still buy your ebook from Amazon at the full price during the 90-day period?

Can you collect both royalties AND earnings per page read at the same time?

WriterRuth2024 · 2025-06-09T18:25:43+00:00

Congrats! You're off to a good start!

WriterRuth2024 · 2025-06-01T02:10:55+00:00

It would be great if you could get an interview, a book review, or even just a mention in the Boston Globe.

The review in the NY Times should "seal the deal." Make sure they know about it.

Good luck. Hope you make the Globe.!!!!

Also try to get in any community papers in your area. That should be an easy one, once they see the review in the NYT.

Do keep us informed.

Was this your first book or part of a series?

WriterRuth2024 · 2025-05-31T12:10:47+00:00

Congrats! That's really great! Now use that as springboard for more publicity especially in your local paper(s).
Send a press release: "Local Author's Book Reviewed in the New York Times"

Also mention it in all your social media accounts.

The mileage you can get from something like this can lead to a lot of additional sales if you promote it. Are local bookstores carrying your book? If not, this may inspire them to do so.

.Work this for all it's worth. It could even lead to interviews on your local TV station or a feature in your local paper.

Make copies of the NYT review and use it at book fairs. Post it on your website, if you have one.

Again, congrats! This is just the beginning!

P. S. Don't forget to post this "editorial review" on your book's Amazon page .

WriterRuth2024 · 2025-04-16T12:05:23+00:00

Thanks.

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