When I first held my debut book in my hands, Ask the Girl, I thought the hardest part was over. (Spoiler alert: it wasn’t.) Writing the book was only half the battle—getting it seen was the real quest. As an author published by a small press, I quickly discovered that marketing isn’t just about luck or algorithms—it’s about strategy, persistence, and connecting with readers who genuinely care about your story.
Book reviews became my lifeline. They built credibility, boosted visibility, and—most importantly—helped my book reach readers I’d never have found on my own. But figuring out how to get those reviews? That took trial, error, and a lot of coffee-fueled research. Over time, I turned that learning curve into a blueprint not just for promoting my own work, but for building the foundation of my authorpreneurship—treating writing as both art and business.
If you’ve ever wondered how to land solid book reviews without losing your sanity (or your entire marketing budget), you’re in the right place. Whether you’re self-published, indie-published, or with a small press like mine, these next ten steps will help you attract meaningful, authentic reviews and give your book the boost it deserves.
Let’s dive into the 10 essential steps for landing book reviews to boost your sales—because your words deserve to be read, talked about, and celebrated. [continue →] By clicking “continue,” you’ll be taken to my previous, no longer active site, Kim’s Book Reviews and Writing Ahas.