Getting reviews for your self-published book

There's a great article up by Self-Publishing Review: How to Get Self-Published Book Reviews. If you have a book in print, are getting a book into print, or are thinking about getting a book into print, you need to read this.

Among the tips:

• Make sure the book is professionally designed. Reviewers who have reservations about dealing with self-published books may not notice how the book got published if it looks professional.
  
  
• Include a press pack with your book.
  
  
• Choose reviewers who are more likely to be receptive. There are a number of sites that happily review books from small and self-publishers, and newspapers often like to write about local authors.
  
  
• Try to get Amazon reviews. Don't underestimate the impact of an ordinary reader's opinion.

Again, read the whole article for specific and very useful details. One good book review doesn't guarantee massive sales, but it can lend a whole lot of credibility to your own marketing efforts.