How to Publish Book Reviews
- 1). Establish yourself as a published writer. The full-time book reviewer is increasingly becoming a thing of the past as most well-regarded papers, magazines and journals farm out book reviews to published authors. Writing reviews has become a standard part of many writers' work lives. A review allows a writer to stay in the spotlight even while he is between books himself.
- 2). Write a literary blog or contribute to one. Even if your publishing credits are minimal, the Internet offers opportunities for literary enthusiasts to speak their minds. Though a blog won't give you the exposure of a more established publication, if you read carefully and write thoughtfully, your words will get read. You can also post reviews at sites like Goodreads and LibraryThing.
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There are many ways to get involved in your local literary community.Jupiterimages/BananaStock/Getty Images
Get involved in your local literary community. Attend readings and other literary gatherings. Most writers are surprisingly accessible -- after all, they spend a good part of their day alone and enjoy getting out and meeting people, especially readers. If you become friendly with a local author, consider approaching her about a profile for a local paper or magazine. There is always a market for such profiles or interviews, and doing one can help you get your foot in the door. - 4). Stay active as a reader. Study the work of established book reviewers and note how they approach and shape their reviews. A good review is not a synopsis of a book, nor is it simply an opinion. It is a bridge from book to reader, offering the reader a fresh way of looking at a book or author.
