A bad book review is still better than no book review. →

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Book Reviews Matter: They are essential because they help convince potential readers that the book (and even the author’s other books) will be enjoyable and they should buy it. Even critical reviews are valuable because they at least bring attention to book. (Of course, getting good reviews far outweighs the attention of bad reviews)

Oscar Wilde wrote, “There is only one thing in the world worse than being talked about, and that is not being talked about.”

This suggests negative publicity can increase purchase likelihood and sales by improving product awareness. Adverse publicity or book reviews can sometimes justify a response and give the author a second chance to add to and multiply the original review’s impact. When that happens, here are

Four ways to deal with bad reviews

1. Utilize facts to improve credibility and correct errors.

2. Avoid appearing defensive.

3. Push other points of view about what was said in the review

4. Take advantage of the controversy using social media to draw attention.

“Never trust anyone who has not brought a book with them.” – Lemony Snicket

Each character in the Lord of Flies is symbolic, like you neighbors. →

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The characters in the book Lord of the Flies by William Golding each have a recognizable symbolic significance, which is why they seem to have traits like many of the people around us in our own lives.

Ralph stands for civilization and democracy; Piggy represents intellect and rationalism; Jack signifies savagery and dictatorship; Simon is the incarnation of goodness and saintliness.

Your Adversaries, Those Magnificent Bastards, Will Read Your Book →

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“Rommel, you magnificent bastard! I read your book! ” ― George S. Patton Jr.

Be careful what you say and write because you will give yourself away to those who don’t want to help you. Be the magnificent bastard and read all your competition books. Know your competition and why they say and why they say it.

The quote and picture are taken from the article below, offered for social media use.

Dystopia: All Hail, The Magnificent Bastard

COLUMN BY Troy Farah AUGUST 13, 2013

“Somewhere situated between Easter Island and Papua New Guinea, perfectly pinned on a straight line between the Great Pyramid and the Nazca Lines, lies the Isle of Dystopia, the place where every cliché and worn-out convention sticks out like rubble in the sand. Pawing through the debris, you'll find the trope that may make or break your story. We'll explore a different literary platitude in each installment, examining it for its various strengths and weaknesses. Set sail for Dystopia, where you might learn something about your writing and yourself.”