First of all, I don't accept every book anymore. I will review your book, no matter of how dumb it is or how bad it is written, If I find the story amusing. I think that's the core value of entertainment.
Plus, after your review, feel free to ask for another one at any time, if your book has been updated. I try to remember my favorite writers and check up on their stories when I can.
Second of all, every story and every writer I accept are different. Way too many different genres, objectives, tones, and styles. That's why I don't use a voting scale.
Finally, since I'm a human (and most importantly a reader) I have my personal ideas and tastes. But as a reviewer, I really try to let go of that.
That's why I normally do this, as an evaluation:
1. POSITIVE NOTES
Things about your book that are unique, original, and very well written.
Basically: why did I accept this book? why should anyone read this?
Attention! Once I've reviewed your book, I most likely will remember you. If I happen to stumble upon someone who's very good at something your book lacked, I might tag you in there review.
- If you'd prefer a hit&run, a single review and then I leave you alone, let me know in your form.
2. NEUTRAL NOTES
Things I didn't personally like.
Since it's a personal opinion, these things aren't really in need of being changed. I'll write this down because it's still a reader's opinion. But tbh, you can't satisfy all of your readers.
It's your story!
3. NEGATIVE NOTES
Mistakes.
Both things that are damaging your book's views (bad order, presentation or similar) and advice about the story in itself. Being a writer is so hard! Seeing the story from the outside, and knowing the rules and anatomy of creative writing really helps with guidance. Consider me like a story doctor. As cringe as that sounds.
FOR GENERAL ORDER:
The chapters aren't in chronological order.
Honestly, my reviews got better with time, experience and preparation. So I'm moving ahead the ones that came out better, so you can have a better example of what to expect.
Plus, this is still a recommendation book! Even if I have a feeling not many of you use it as such...
Therefore, I'm going to put a 🤌🏻 and 👀 on the stories I recommend. Consider it as a first and second place. If I review your book, but don't put any symbol next to it, it's not a bad thing!
Remember, I only review books I like :)
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Reviews and recommendation
Non-FictionStory editor here, reading and reviewing stories because this is honestly my natural environment :) As such, I don't use a voting system! Check out the first two chapters for more details. Have fun! cover by @lightmage1
