Comments on: Basics of Writing Blog Book Reviews

By: Leeuh

Leeuh — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 18:27:45 +0000

These are some great ideas. The Kiss reminds me of a phrase that my uncle used to say, “Keep it like a mini skirt. Short enough to keep it interesting, but long enough to cover the bases.”
This is great information for someone who is thinking about writing book reviews. There are so many times online that I’ll read a review that is 2000 words long, and by the time I’m half way through it, I’m ready to go to sleep.

By: Froix

Froix — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 01:23:39 +0000

Obviously if a reader is looking at a book review he wants info, an idea or a sort of a hint if the book’s worth buying. The last thing you want to see is a review giving the book away. A spoiler. But it also has to be more than what you get from the book’s back cover.

By: mamatito

mamatito — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 16:29:30 +0000

I guess there is no perfect way to please every reader. Some want more info and some will want less. I think you just have to find the right balance. Yes, I think the BPL is a good idea. I want to use a lot of these idea’s on my own blogs.

By: descorpio

descorpio — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 17:19:07 +0000

I think the formula of KISS is very important. Also another important factor is BPL. Be brief,precise and lucid. That will add more taste to the contents. Because the readers may not be interested in reading long number of pages. It should not become boredom job for them.

By: mamatito

mamatito — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 13:24:58 +0000

I am really getting an eye opener about blogging.
I think that you have to have some balance in the review you write. It shouldnt’ be too long or too short. It needs to be informative without rambling or giving away the whole thing. And it needs to be long enough to get the reader interested in it and to give them an idea of whether or not they truly want to check it out for themselves.

By: attagirl

attagirl — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 19:28:31 +0000

Is this really a lucrative way of earning money on the internet? Blog reviews differ in what way then other methods of earning. I am not sure that I fully understand how you can make the money in this.Would you need to make them long or does keeping them short to the point better for the reader and the writer.

By: DeAnna Troupe

DeAnna Troupe — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 23:12:22 +0000

Blog book reviews are indeed a great way to have regular content on a blog. I agree that rushed reviews can be bad, however, it is possible to say a lot with a little words. Internet surfers have a very short attention span and it would be suicide to try to write a long review because you will probably lose your reader. If you are writing for the Internet you should focus on being able to say a lot with a few words.

By: mamatito

mamatito — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 22:02:07 +0000

Well, it might depend on just how big a review you are writing. I don’t mind reading 2 or 3 paragraphs on something, but if I have to read a book just to review a movie or book, I’ll just go and decide for myself.

By: daisyduke

daisyduke — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 20:06:37 +0000

I read this article with movie reviews in mind, as this is what I write. I think it is very much on target for both media. I’m not sure I agree with splitting the review over a number of posts, though. I’d much rather read the review all in one sitting than have to move from post to post for it.

By: mamatito

mamatito — Fri, 30 May 2008 19:09:55 +0000

I have never thought about reviewing books online as a source of income. This is a very informative and interesting article. It is something that I definitely want to learn more about and maybe do.