The Challenges of Acquiring Testimonials and Reviews for Your Writing

It can be quite difficult to acquire book reviews, author and educator Tara Botel Doherty has found. This can be especially stressful for indie authors, who always need reviews, good or bad, to get their work noticed. Doherty says you have to just keep plugging away and don’t give up when things get tough. Because reviews can’t come from your friends or family, Doherty will engage with people on social media to try to secure reviews. While it can be a slow process, it is possible to build up a collection...