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Misconceptions of Book Blogger: a thread.
(speaking for myself and any others who agree)
1. we donât do it for the free books. we actually do because we love to read, review & recommend. we do it because it makes us happy.
(speaking for myself and any others who agree)
1. we donât do it for the free books. we actually do because we love to read, review & recommend. we do it because it makes us happy.
and if I am ever lucky enough to receive a free book proof I usually always preorder/buy it if I love it. why? because it supports the authors, the bookshops, the publishers.
2. we donât always love the books we read. I mean come on, there are thousands of books out there -
2. we donât always love the books we read. I mean come on, there are thousands of books out there -
and weâre not going to love everything we read. and thatâs okay. because weâre not reading for you or anyone else, weâre reading ourselves.
3. weâre allowed voice our critical opinions.
@TheGavGav7âs worst books of 2020 video for example, is a PERFECTLY okay thing to do.
3. weâre allowed voice our critical opinions.
@TheGavGav7âs worst books of 2020 video for example, is a PERFECTLY okay thing to do.
4. most of us donât get paid to review. we do it in our free time, usually beside a full time job/family. again, we review & promote because itâs something we love to do.
5. you have to have thousands & thousands of followers to be successful. Nope. Nope. Nope.
5. you have to have thousands & thousands of followers to be successful. Nope. Nope. Nope.
youâre successful when a follower reads & loves a book you recommended. youâre successful when one of your reviews makes an authors day. youâre successful when you write something youâre proud.
(ps. bloggers who have 1000+ followers now all started with 0 at the beginning.)
(ps. bloggers who have 1000+ followers now all started with 0 at the beginning.)
and if a publisher wonât consider you for their mailing list because your numbers arenât high enough well itâs their loss.
6. blogging is quick & easy. no it really isnât. we actually put a lot of time, passion & quality into everything we do. again, in our FREE time.
6. blogging is quick & easy. no it really isnât. we actually put a lot of time, passion & quality into everything we do. again, in our FREE time.
7. behind every book blog is a person. so sending passive aggressive & hurtful comments is just unnecessary. so donât do it.
okay, I think thatâs it. have a nice sunday everyone.
okay, I think thatâs it. have a nice sunday everyone.
