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I've noticed Goodreads has some review circles. Since they consist of published (whether trade- or self-published) authors reviewing other published authors' work, I was thinking maybe we could do that here.
The way it seems to work is like this:
Authors would sign up one of their books only per round, regardless of category. The categories mostly go by length, but there would also have to be a 21+ group.
Other than that, within the categories, books are randomly assigned. You have to agree to give a fair reading and review of whatever you're assigned. If it's not a genre or category you like or usually read, tough!
So, maybe here we could post the reviews on Amazon (reviews on Goodreads and personal blogs optional, for extra cool reviewers!). You'd have to post a link to the review or something like that, as proof that you actually completed your reviews.
The reviews would be done in rounds, and there would be a time limit for sign-up as well as a time limit for getting your reviews done. Those who don't complete their assigned reviews do not get to participate in any more rounds until they do complete them.
NO backlash for unfavorable reviews is allowed- they would be real reviews, not padding. The only response allowed is "Thank you!"
NO one-on-one swaps or personal swap deals within the review group. You sign up according to the rules, review what you are assigned, and take what you get!
So... Would this be allowed? And if so, does anyone want to play? Thoughts?
The way it seems to work is like this:
Authors would sign up one of their books only per round, regardless of category. The categories mostly go by length, but there would also have to be a 21+ group.
Other than that, within the categories, books are randomly assigned. You have to agree to give a fair reading and review of whatever you're assigned. If it's not a genre or category you like or usually read, tough!
So, maybe here we could post the reviews on Amazon (reviews on Goodreads and personal blogs optional, for extra cool reviewers!). You'd have to post a link to the review or something like that, as proof that you actually completed your reviews.
The reviews would be done in rounds, and there would be a time limit for sign-up as well as a time limit for getting your reviews done. Those who don't complete their assigned reviews do not get to participate in any more rounds until they do complete them.
NO backlash for unfavorable reviews is allowed- they would be real reviews, not padding. The only response allowed is "Thank you!"
NO one-on-one swaps or personal swap deals within the review group. You sign up according to the rules, review what you are assigned, and take what you get!
So... Would this be allowed? And if so, does anyone want to play? Thoughts?
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