When collecting screenshots for this post, I went though every single one of my emails in my “Review Request” folder. It was so awesome to see all of my email threads that began with, “Hey there! Thanks so much for taking the time to fill out my form! I would love to give (title) a read…”
So for this first edition of my series focusing on Honest Review Requests Done Right, I had to start by highlighting those that followed my initial process.
First, a little background information:
When I finally got this blog up and running, I created a paged called “Request An Honest Review” and on this page, I outlined my process in as much depth as I could think of at the time.
As my process changed over the next few months, the first step was always the same: “If you are a publisher or an author that would like to request an honest review from me, please review the following, and then fill out this brief request form.”
Of course, that meant that visitors had to take the time to find this page in the first place. Which, understandably, takes too much time for some.
However, I greatly appreciate those that took the time to do their research before reaching out! After all, no one wants to end up being an Honest Review Request Gone Wrong…
So in this first post, I would live to give a shout-out to those that took the time to follow my process. Many people that filled out my form also left me wonderfully thoughtful comments, the majority of which included something along the lines of, “Thank you for taking the time to consider my request!”
Many Thanks To:
- Ally K.
- Angie Langley
- Arel B. Grant
- Ashleigh
- Bree Steinbronn
- Caleb Pyles
- Corina Bishop
- Curtis W. Jackson
- David Hughes
- David Meredith
- Dennis Canfield
- Edward Vukovic
- Elias Zanbaka
- Elliot Parker
- Ethan Howard
- Hervey Copeland
- Ian Gregoire
- in60Learning
- J. Scott Coatsworth
- Jim Morris
- Jocelyn Tollefson
- John Akers
- John Manderino
- Jordan Lyons
- Kathryn Jones
- Kelsey Butts
- Kevin Hammond
- Kevin J. Kennedy
- Khaled Talib
- Kristopher Kam
- L. M. Schukraft
- L.D. Goffigan
- Lauren Becker
- Lisa A. Baeringer
- Lisa Munley
- Liz Grace
- Lokesh Sharma
- Lucinda Berry
- Lucretia Stanhope
- Marta Elena Vassilakis
- Martin Ferguson
- Matthew S. Cox
- Megan O’Russell
- Michael C. Sahd
- Nadine Fischer
- Nikki Thorsted
- Pam Labbe
- Patricia Furstenberg
- Rachel Desilets
- Rafael Chandler
- Rebekah Teller
- Richard Howard
- Robert
- Rook Winters
- Scott Kauffman
- Sehaj Deol
- Serena Agusto-Cox
- shekhar
- T.L. Branson
- Ted D. Berner
- Tony Moyle
- Tyler
- Wynne McLaughlin
Seeing this list in full is just amazing to me! I am so grateful for everything that this blogging journey has given me!
I am thrilled to say that I am still working with a number of these authors on the list, and some I have even become friends with!
Thanks for reading!
To authors and publishers, thank you all for taking the time to research a bit before reaching out to bloggers to make sure it’s a good fit.
To my fellow bloggers, whatever your review request may be, I hope you are having loads of wonderful people reaching out to you. 🙂
Stay tuned for the next edition of Honest Review Requests Done right where I will be sharing screen shots of great emails that have been sent my way.
That’s so awesome that you’ve made some great relationships out of it!
I’m so grateful!! 🙂
That’s a lot of authors that did it right! I love that. It’s always nice when they take time to research a blogger and are genuinely reaching out to you because they think you will enjoy their book and it’s not just a random try.
-Lauren
Right?! I got SO many submissions, that I actually had to close the form so I could catch up. It’s been 2 years…and I still haven’t gotten caught up! I’m almost there though! 🙂 I hope to open it back up soon.
This is such an awesome post!
<3 Thank you!
This is a good size list! It’s nice to know there ARE authors and publishers who follow directions when requesting reviews. Here’s to a growing list for Honest Review Requests Done Right and a shrinking list for Honest Review Requests Done Wrong!!!!
Hear, hear!! <3
Unfortunately, a lot of requests fall short. They’ll use my blog name instead of my own, or they’ll ask me to review a genre I’m not interested in. I feel like I shouldn’t have to point that out in my reply, but I do so they know why I won’t be accepting their proposal. However, it’s nice when people take the time to actually look over your blog, and not just what you’re accepting for review. It makes it seem more personal, and like they genuinely care.
Lindsi @ Do You Dog-ear? 💬
I agree 100%! I too, email back and let them know what my process is when I get a rough one. Most don’t reply to that, but I did have one thank me! He said he would adjust his process moving forward. Who knows if he actually did, but it was nice that he responded! 🙂
I think they can choose to take or leave the advice, but those that want reviewers will at least consider what we’ve said. I’ve had a few get really angry with me!
Lindsi @ Do You Dog-ear? 💬
For sure! It’s horrible when they get angry!!
I wish a lot of authors or publishers took the time to read our review policy. Most often, they don’t even get my name right. Lol. This is a great list and it’s so nice that you’ve made a lot of friends over the years with authors and publishers alike.
Yeah, I cannot stand when they don’t get my name right, or when they are like “HEY ERICA ROBYN READS!” Nope… Click the About Me page at the very least.
Oh I absolutely love this, so much. What an amazing process you have!
Thank you! 🙂