tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post5738396868034923286..comments2024-03-06T05:24:11.328-05:00Comments on Kelly Hashway: Writer Wednesday: Review PledgeKelly Hashwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-31201339247442376512014-06-12T15:16:37.482-04:002014-06-12T15:16:37.482-04:00That said, if your reviews tend to be on the long ...That said, if your reviews tend to be on the long or highly conversational side (as mine at T.A.A. are) you may need to abridge them, especially on sites like Barnes and Noble's website, or sites like Goodreads that have character/word limits. Just a heads up if you began reviews on your blog as I have an still do.Taurean Watkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16604609379930060667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-19306888164564978412014-05-16T12:04:34.075-04:002014-05-16T12:04:34.075-04:00I'm never negative either. I'll keep the r...I'm never negative either. I'll keep the review brief and just say the book wasn't for me. I'll also be sure to say who I think might like the book. Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-66942038095420835832014-05-16T11:54:53.356-04:002014-05-16T11:54:53.356-04:00Ah, I've done the same -- review on my blog, b...Ah, I've done the same -- review on my blog, but no place else. I should start making better use of my Goodreads account, especially. I only post reviews of books I love, though. I keep my negative reactions offline. Marciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10006966091789130047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-19540293259123748012014-05-15T20:00:48.246-04:002014-05-15T20:00:48.246-04:00It's great that a small thing like a review ca...It's great that a small thing like a review can help authors so much. :)Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-64677454079919075812014-05-15T17:59:12.132-04:002014-05-15T17:59:12.132-04:00I have posted reviews of *some* of the books I rea...I have posted reviews of *some* of the books I really love, but avoided the two-three star ones for reasons I articulated on my blog and other places. My so-so opinion is not a contribution, the way I see it. In principle I would post a one star for something I feel is really malignant or abhorrent. But I have yet to do it in practice. <br />But thank you for reminding me to get of the duff and support good work. it's a small thing, and the right thing.Mirka Breenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00653086859905415156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-3422631625458412322014-05-15T07:24:37.577-04:002014-05-15T07:24:37.577-04:00Same here, but I'm going to change that. :)Same here, but I'm going to change that. :)Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-79918158458423002982014-05-15T07:24:07.412-04:002014-05-15T07:24:07.412-04:00I know it's easy to forget to review a book. I...I know it's easy to forget to review a book. I start a new book as soon as I finish the last so it can get away from me. I'm going to stay on top of it now though. :)Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-74511261552854719612014-05-15T01:43:29.349-04:002014-05-15T01:43:29.349-04:00I will take the pledge Kelly. I write reviews, but...I will take the pledge Kelly. I write reviews, but not for every book I read. I need to be much, much better.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03489752015396663963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-5207896155093070032014-05-14T22:31:05.902-04:002014-05-14T22:31:05.902-04:00I never reviewed the books that I read(except on G...I never reviewed the books that I read(except on Goodreads) until I started blogging. Then I 'got' how much of a big deal it is to authors and how much it helps to support them. And I'm glad I read this, b/c I just remembered I need to post a review for the last book I read. Whoops. I have good intentions... =) Leandra Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00381034024025750992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-68564014541072092492014-05-14T16:03:57.350-04:002014-05-14T16:03:57.350-04:00I've been neglecting Goodreads. I need to get ...I've been neglecting Goodreads. I need to get back over there.Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-4269357900360745982014-05-14T16:00:15.982-04:002014-05-14T16:00:15.982-04:00I try to always give a written review on Goodreard...I try to always give a written review on Goodreards. I'm not as good with posting them on Amazon. I need to do better ;)Auden Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13484527377996130004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-71582704729830881492014-05-14T15:52:31.966-04:002014-05-14T15:52:31.966-04:00Reading more is always good. :)Reading more is always good. :)Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-56065382724391290982014-05-14T15:51:58.663-04:002014-05-14T15:51:58.663-04:00That's great!That's great!Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-81107627672539899812014-05-14T15:51:31.582-04:002014-05-14T15:51:31.582-04:00Yeah, they don't have to be novels. A paragrap...Yeah, they don't have to be novels. A paragraph is sometimes enough.Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-52765112010646244142014-05-14T15:50:51.875-04:002014-05-14T15:50:51.875-04:00Yes, and reviews are pretty easy to write too, mos...Yes, and reviews are pretty easy to write too, most of the time.Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-71018029616338984582014-05-14T15:47:42.973-04:002014-05-14T15:47:42.973-04:00I need to read more books so that I have things to...I need to read more books so that I have things to review. I'm having a bit of a problem finishing a book (reading AND writing). How about I pledge to read more, therefore, I will likely review more! lolAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15901684621715980573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-81779390948854762522014-05-14T13:23:11.339-04:002014-05-14T13:23:11.339-04:00I love reviewing books on Goodreads and Amazon! I ...I love reviewing books on Goodreads and Amazon! I try to do it faithfully :).KatieChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06365154373483382775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-78245999443006882382014-05-14T12:58:31.544-04:002014-05-14T12:58:31.544-04:00I used to review books a lot more, but I got tired...I used to review books a lot more, but I got tired after a while, because I tend to write longer ones. Now, if only I could make myself write just a few sentences... :DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-58133829998264410242014-05-14T12:36:09.596-04:002014-05-14T12:36:09.596-04:00Great post, Kelly! I agree :) Writing a review is ...Great post, Kelly! I agree :) Writing a review is a small thing that can help authors and readers a lot. Ida https://www.blogger.com/profile/11147292645496131773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-36902990785483011092014-05-14T12:12:58.710-04:002014-05-14T12:12:58.710-04:00So easy! And it's absolutely the right thing t...So easy! And it's absolutely the right thing to do. :)Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-1173101572785798112014-05-14T12:12:35.651-04:002014-05-14T12:12:35.651-04:00That's where I've been guilty. I'd onl...That's where I've been guilty. I'd only review books I loved and could gush over. Really I need to review them all because reviews are important for authors. Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-53056344580313337062014-05-14T11:41:17.785-04:002014-05-14T11:41:17.785-04:00Copying and pasting the content from one site to t...Copying and pasting the content from one site to the other is easy. It's merely a matter of keeping windows open. And it's the right thing to do.William Kendallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00331324250821836822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-51866255284710114082014-05-14T11:39:50.755-04:002014-05-14T11:39:50.755-04:00Thanks for sharing this, Kelly. I've made an e...Thanks for sharing this, Kelly. I've made an effort to review more books over the past year. Not that I've done a lot, but I'm moving in the right direction. It is easier to write a review for a book you loved, but even a few sentences on a book you liked can resonate with a potential reader. Kai Strand, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10012304963642303041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-29752643455056765672014-05-14T11:12:23.789-04:002014-05-14T11:12:23.789-04:00Exactly, Faith! :)Exactly, Faith! :)Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-65691285477965768862014-05-14T11:12:08.511-04:002014-05-14T11:12:08.511-04:00It's definitely a great way to show your love ...It's definitely a great way to show your love for books, and honestly, it's so easy to do. Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.com