Would be writers...here it is...it is a tough, tough business. The world does not owe you anything as an artist. I see opinion pieces on so many writers boards bemoaning the business side of writing. Yes, writers do get discovered all the time but they must have an outstanding book ready for discovery. More often, writers slowly grow their readership. Some advertising dollars hopefully well spent. Some reviews. Some word of mouth. And if lightning strikes, be ready!
Reviewers have no obligation to review your book. Paying someone for their time to objectively review your book is not an ethical conundrum. It's business. And at the moment it's one way to break into the industry.
Are there scams out there? Fake contests? People willing to take your money and stroke your ego in the process? Of course. Writer: educate thyself on the business of writing. If you were starting a different kind of business, a restaurant perhaps, you would spent a ton in start up costs.
But if anyone has Oprah on speed dial, give her shout. Because she would love ROOM FOUR.
Reviewers have no obligation to review your book. Paying someone for their time to objectively review your book is not an ethical conundrum. It's business. And at the moment it's one way to break into the industry.
Are there scams out there? Fake contests? People willing to take your money and stroke your ego in the process? Of course. Writer: educate thyself on the business of writing. If you were starting a different kind of business, a restaurant perhaps, you would spent a ton in start up costs.
But if anyone has Oprah on speed dial, give her shout. Because she would love ROOM FOUR.
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