Marketing Magick - Asking for it: reviews

It can hurt (your book) to not ask.

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One of the most important things for a book's success is reviews. Metaphysical authors should not overlook the power of a review. Here's why:

A book with many reviews does better in the algorithms of sites like Amazon. This means more people will see your book pop up as a recommendation.

Reviews let prospective buyers determine if this is a book they want. Many people depend on other people's opinions before they make a purchase, and an honest critique will help them decide.

The sad truth is that if you enter any brick-and-mortar store, the metaphysical section is often tiny, even though witchy books are popular. The people who decide which titles to stock need a nudge. A well-reviewed book tells these stores that people want to see these books on the shelves. (Of course, you can call these shops, too.)

So, how do you get people to review your book?