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10 places to find reviewers for your self-published book

But before we get to that – and before you start to contact reviewers – it’s important to understand how to contact them.

What to do:

1. Do your research. Only contact reviewers who are interested in reviewing the type of books you have written. (See below for some good places to find the right reviewers.)

2. Read their review policy. Do they only want e-books, or printed books? What genres are they currently interested in reading? Are they currently accepting new books for review? Check out their rules, and follow them.

3. Write a personalized email to the potential reviewer. No one likes to get a form letter, or spam. Use a salutation, and their name – not just “Hi” or “Dear reviewer,” but rather, “Dear Jane Smith” or at least “Dear Jane.” If there’s no personal name listed, use their username.

Tell the reviewer who you are, how you found them, a little bit about your book, when it will be published. Tell them that if they’re interested, you’d be glad to send them a copy. Specify what format the book will be in (which ebook format, printed book, or if they will have a choice). Thank them for their time and consideration, and say that you look forward to hearing from them. Then sign it, with your full name.

Don’t forget the subject line, either: emails with the subject “Review Inquiry” or “Review Request” will get a better response as they make it easy to identify what your message is about.

Here’s how to write an excellent review query.

4. Before sending your email, spell-check and proofread. Errors leave a poor impression and make the reviewer less likely to accept your book. They’ll figure your book is full of typos, too.

5. The ultimate purpose of a review isn’t to please you. Books with reviews do tend to sell better. However, it’s important to understand that reviewers ultimately aren’t written for the author’s benefit. They’re written for the potential reader to give them enough information so that they can make a purchasing decision.

What not to do:

1. If they do accept the book, don’t expect the reviewer to guarantee a review. Reviewers don’t accept books they have no intention of reviewing, but sometimes they may not be able to – or wish to – eventually review it. That’s OK. They’re not the only reviewer out there. Move on.

2. Don’t expect, or ask for, a positive review. No reviewer can promise this. Any reviewer worth approaching has integrity and will always post an honest review, whether one star or five. (As people’s opinions will naturally vary, there’s often something fishy when books have only five-star reviews, anyway.)

3. Don’t ask the reviewer to promise a review to be published on or near a particular date. (Do feel free to tell the reviewer the date of your book’s publication.) Please understand that most reviewers have a big stack of books to review. Reviews take more time than you might think. The reviewer reads the book – maybe more than once – takes notes, then writes and posts the review. You’re asking them to do at least several hours of work for you, on their own time, for free. And they’re not doing it for money, but rather for the love of books, and of reviewing.

This is why you can’t expect a promise of a review by a certain date (or even at all). It’s understandable that you’re anxious for the reviews to start rolling in, but just hang tight, keep soliciting reviews, and one day you’ll have a bunch of them.

4. Never offer payment for a review. All an honest reviewer will accept is the book itself. Don’t offer a bribe! Paid reviews are not allowed on any reputable websites and can get the reviewer – and sometimes yourself – in a world of trouble, and banned from review websites.

5. Don’t expect an answer to your query. I know – that almost seems unreasonable, doesn’t it, not to expect the reviewer to reply. The reason that some don’t reply is that many reviewers – especially popular and highly-ranked ones – get so many review queries that it takes too much time to reply to them all. So, they wind up only replying to those they have an interest in reviewing.

6. If a potential reviewer declines to review your book, take it graciously. Don’t ask why, try to change their mind, or pester them. Stay on good terms – reply briefly with thanks for their time and consideration. Who knows, perhaps they’ll review your next book.

7. After a review is published, don’t comment on the review . Not even if you disagree with it. Even if the reviewer says something terribly wrong, even factually wrong. Even if they say it’s the best book they’ve ever read. Or the worst! Commenting can make you look petty, overbearing or argumentative, and can turn potential readers against you, ensuring they never read your book. Just. Don’t. Do. It. Ever. ( Here’s why. )

10 places to find reviewers for your books.

OK. Now that you understand how to approach reviewers, how do you find them?

1. Amazon’s “Meet Our Authors” Forum

Amazon has “Meet Our Authors” forum where you can introduce yourself, and also ask for reviews. There are various genre-specific threads too.

Update: Amazon has shut down all of their forums. They suggest that you visit Goodreads instead, where it’s easy for authors to interact with readers. (Amazon owns Goodreads.) See #4 on this list for more about Goodreads.

2. Amazon’s Top Reviewers

Amazon ranks its reviewers according to a variety of criteria and publishes the list. You can go through the list to look for those reviewers who review books in your genre. It will take some time. Those reviewers who include an email address or website in their profile are usually open to being contacted regarding potential reviews. (Some are not.) Before emailing, read their reviews of books in your genre. Pay close attention to any review guidelines which are included in the reviewer’s profile.

TheCreativePenn has a great blog post on getting Amazon reviewers to review your book .

3. Peruse the Amazon book pages

Check out other books similar to yours, and see who’s reviewed them. Look on these reviewers’ profiles to see if they’re open to review offers, as described above. If so, contact them.

4. LibraryThing & Goodreads

On LibraryThing , people catalog, review, and discuss books. The site also functions as a social networking site and is a great place for authors to connect with potential readers. There are lots of things you can do to get the word out about your book here. One of them is to find reviewers.

LibraryThing offers the “Member Giveaway” – where you can give out your own books. Ebooks and printed books are equally welcome. You set a number of available books to offer, and people will enter a drawing to win them. Usually there are more people who sign up than available books, so there is a drawing at the end of the giveaway period.

Though those who receive your books are not required to review your book, you can let it be known that you hope they do. LibraryThing reviewers can post their reviews on that site, but some often post their reviews elsewhere, such as Amazon.com and Goodreads.

Goodreads is similar to LibraryThing, but bigger. Only publishers can give away books for free there, but you can still find potential reviewers through their groups , some of which are dedicated to connecting authors with reviewers. (Use the group search box to find them.) Before posting review opportunities, be sure to check that the rules of the particular group allow it.

5. Social networking sites

Search for people who review your genre of book on Twitter, Facebook, and other social networking sites, and start making connections. Much has been written elsewhere on how to connect with people on these sites, so that’s all I’ll say about it here.

Turn to Google to find bloggers who review books similar to yours. Try various searches such as the name of your genre (e.g. YA, poetry, American history, vampire fiction) followed by one of these phrases: book blog, book blogger, book reviews, book review blog, book review blogger. Try various combinations and think of some of your own, investigate the results, and you’re bound to come up with some good ones.

7. Services which connect authors and reviewers

There are quite a lot of specialized websites which will make your book available to reviewers. Here are a few we know of:

The Bookbag . Publishes book reviews on their site, with links to the books on Amazon.

4226 Spruce St . Makes it easy for authors of Kindle books to connect with Amazon reviewers. Free.

8. Reviewer directories and lists

The Book Blogger List . A categorized directory of book reviewers, organized by genre, which makes it easy to locate potential reviewers for your book. Free.

Book Reviewer Yellow Pages (formerly Step By Step Self Publishing). Offers an online directory of book reviewers. It’s free, but they also offer paid Kindle and paperback versions.

List of literary / poetry review publications (many print-based)

9. Ask other authors

Ask other authors you’re acquainted with – either on or offline – who reviewed their book, and who they think you should get in touch with. Most authors are very willing to share their experiences and recommendations. When writing to a reviewer, be sure mention that your fellow author recommended that you contact them.

10. Look close to home & offline

There are plenty of local, offline sources for reviews, too:

• local daily or weekly newspapers
• school newspapers
• organization and company newsletters
• contact local indie bookstores to see if they know of any local reviewers

11. (yeah, forget 10 – we’re turning this baby all the way up to 11!) The Indie View

The Indie View has a great list of reviewers in a number of genres. They also spotlight reviews and authors. Check it out.

don’t forget us

You know, if your book is arts-related nonfiction, or has anything to do with the Beat Generation, you might check out our very own review policy . We don’t accept many books for review – but you never know until you try! We also sometimes publish author interviews and book excerpts.

Summing up…

That’s all for now. If you have suggestions about getting reviews, please leave a comment. And stay tuned for more articles about promoting your self-published books!

Empty Mirror publishes new poetry, criticism, essays, book reviews, and art every Friday.

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Pat Sutton says

March 4, 2020 at 11:53 am

Denise, thank you, Your comments and explanations will save me time on how to find a reviewer and what to expect.

Antonio Chevalier says

October 11, 2020 at 3:47 pm

You need to pay for The Bookbag. Publishes book reviews on their site, with links to the books on Amazon.

Empty Mirror says

November 8, 2019 at 4:50 pm

There’s also a directory of over 300 reviewers, sorted by posting frequency, at https://indiestoday.com/reviewers-list/ . Thanks to Dave Allen for pointing out this resource!

Derrick Washington says

October 31, 2019 at 7:13 pm

Hi, Denise, I just want to say thank you for sharing this information. I have been searching online where to find book reviewers, and your blog answered, pretty much, all of my questions. Once again, thanks.

Bruce Miller says

October 16, 2019 at 2:36 pm

Excellent article and we enjoyed reading it. It is very comprehensive and useful. Well done!

We review books. We are retired people in New Zealand and we are amazed at the creativity and original ideas people have. It’s like sitting in a school class with students raising their hands and announcing amazing creative ideas! We love it. But we only review books we like. No erotica, but most everything else. We’ve done hundreds of reviews. Check us out > https://www.teamgolfwell.com/free-book-reviews.html

Julian Hardy says

July 1, 2019 at 8:44 pm

Denise Thank you for your insightful website. I have recently self-published a book on KDP/Amazon. After doing some research about reviews/reviewers, I found the Artisan Book Reviews website. Is it worthwhile using such services as those provided by Artisan Book Reviews (as they are quite costly). Also, I’m assuming such paid reviews do not contravene Amazon’s review rules. Is this true? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Regards Julian

Denise says

July 29, 2019 at 11:07 am

It’s true that paid reviews are forbidden by Amazon and can’t be posted there by the reviewer.

However, you can post them yourself with your book information on your book’s page. They can also be useful for use on your website and promotional materials.

Thomas Juarez says

May 4, 2019 at 8:16 am

Thank you for the quick reply! While searching through other parts of your website I found someone I made a connection with. Finally gaining some traction (I think).

Awakening Cocijo will be making a book tour to test its worthiness!

May 3, 2019 at 9:24 am

I have recently self published on Amazon, currently Amazon is having an issue tracking my book sales and I am falling in the ratings. I made them aware of some of the recent purchases, they know there’s a problem and they are looking into it…I have faith in them!

In any case, it has been very difficult to find reviewers that are available in the next 3-4 months. It’s been frustrating to say the least.

I paid for the editing of my book so that I would have a polished product. I was hoping this would make my book more attractive to buyers and/or reviewers. I would be more than happy to provide a pdf or kindle copy to potential reviewers.

The book is called Awakening Cocijo and is available only on Amazon. It is a metaphysical fiction book centering on the Zapotec empire and a current attempt (fictional, of course), to awaken Cocijo…the god of lightening and rain.

May 3, 2019 at 2:13 pm

You might try getting reviews via Goodreads (you can even give away free books/ebooks in Goodreads’ Member Giveaway). That might give you some reviews in shorter than three or four months.

If you’re on social media, you could try giving some copies away for review that way.

Celeste says

April 26, 2019 at 10:55 am

Thanks Denise! I’m going to network as best I can, which means helping other authors with their efforts, too. I joined Goodreads so I could post reviews and hopefully boost the sales of books that I enjoy reading.

April 22, 2019 at 7:57 pm

Denise, thanks for the quick follow-up.

I believe it’s far too time-consuming to find reviewers on Amazon, considering that many of them don’t have contact info available. It’s probably better to invest time and effort in building a network, e.g., through Goodreads and Bookbub. I’m an introvert, so it makes me cringe to think of having to actively pursue getting followers. Otherwise my novel is likely to die on the vine after it’s published, no matter how good it is.

April 25, 2019 at 11:40 am

That’s certainly a valid objection and there are other methods of getting reviews. I wish you success with your novel!

April 21, 2019 at 4:28 pm

This article is dated March 6, 2014, so perhaps something has changed as far as finding book reviewers on Amazon. I went to the Amazon Top Customer Reviewers listing. There are 10,000, with zero indication as to what they review. To find that out, you have to click on each name one by one, then scroll through their reviews to see (1) if they even review books, and (2) what genre of books they review. With 10,000 reviewers, you may be able to go through that list in, oh, let’s say a year. And of course it changes daily so you’ll need to keep a list of whose reviews you looked at.

If someone knows of a better way, I’m all ears. Otherwise, I think Amazon is doing its best, as always, to make things difficult.

April 22, 2019 at 1:34 pm

Yes, you do have to look at each reviewer individually — there’s no list with email addresses included. So, it’s usually best to find books similar to yours, see who’s reviewing them, and get in touch those with contact information (email, website, or even a Google-able name) on their profile. It does take some detective work, for sure.

Diane Fadden says

April 10, 2019 at 6:12 pm

Indiebook review is a scam operation. Buyer beware.

roy tawes says

August 25, 2018 at 10:43 am

Denise- Iasked for a personal review. Never heard back, but I see you’re using my complimentary comments for this website. Just give me a simple yes or know

August 29, 2018 at 10:53 am

Congratulations on the publication of your book! It sounds fascinating.

EM’e review guidelines are here: https://www.emptymirrorbooks.com/empty-mirror-review-policy

Guidelines in short: Due to time constraints, I’m only able to accept very few books for review. I’m looking for specific types of non-fiction and am unable to review fiction, poetry, or memoir.

Unfortunately, due to the volume of book review requests received and that fact that I’m the only one here, I’m only able to reply to those I intend to review. I regret that I’m not able to respond to all.

Comments are voluntary and are not “used” for anything. They can be deleted by request. I did leave the link in your previous comment so that others could check out your book!

best wishes, Denise

Tyrell Perry says

August 19, 2018 at 12:13 pm

Great intel. This newly published author will be putting it to use.

Wilburson says

July 2, 2018 at 6:30 am

This is such useful information Denise, which I have added to my growing information pile on getting reviews. Thanks for taking the time.

Vishal Sharma says

April 6, 2018 at 11:14 pm

Hey Denise, Thanks for sharing such awesome tips loved it. It was very useful for me.

Roy lawson tawes MD , FACS says

January 10, 2018 at 2:22 pm

Very helpful information for INDIE authors.Thank you. I like your considerate style.

It’s a long shot to request a personal review, but you mentioned an interest in the Beat generation that spawned the hippies in the ’60s. I just published my sixth novel, RECALL that deals with the topic . Returning to San Francisco from Vietnam where I served as a flight surgeon, I witnessed the cultural revolution up close and personal. I tried to capture that turbulent era in my historical narrative. You might find it interesting and enlightening. I’m getting good early reviews , but not from anyone of your professional stature. Nothing ventured, nothing gained.So why not ask you?

If you have any interest, please consult my website: RLawsonauthor.com. All the information you require to make a decision is available there, including blogs. Maybe we will find an intellectual connection. Life never follows a straight path, Stranger things have happened. I love writing and hope someone influential in the literary field will promote my work.

Thank you for your consideration. You sound like a nice person in your responses above, trying to help aspiring writers. We need guidance, It’s a maze to navigate.

Brad Foster says

January 3, 2018 at 4:06 am

No worries, Denise – thanks anyway and careful of that perilous tower of books! :)

January 2, 2018 at 6:48 pm

HI Denise – thanks for this post! I noticed that the link to Amazon’s “Meet Our Authors” is defunct – this is what I get: “Our Discussion Boards feature has been discontinued.

Amazon would like to thank the members of this community for contributing to the discussion forums. As we grow and evolve, we encourage you to explore Goodreads Groups for book discussions and Spark for other interests. For device questions and help, please see our new Digital and Device Forum.”

I will try the other tips, though I haven’t had much luck so far with the Amazon Top Reviewers (reminds me of my dating years, when I got completely ignored! ). Say, if you wanted to review my newest e-book, I’d be happy to send you a free copy. No pressure – thanks again and I hope one — if not more — of your points help me out!

January 2, 2018 at 9:08 pm

Hi Brad — Thanks for the update about the Amazon forums. I’d heard about that but had forgotten to update this list. I really appreciate the reminder.

Top reviewers are tough — you really have to find the ones who are into your genre, and Amazon has begun making it tougher to find contact information for them (although email links still appear on individual profiles).

Wish I could help with your book, but I don’t typically read e-books, and my reading stack is perilously tall. But I wish you much success with it!

Cristina G. says

October 21, 2017 at 3:02 am

Gold dust. Thank you so much. I am working on a few new books and I need reviews. Blessings to you and to those who invest their valuable time reading and reviewing our lifetime work.

August 8, 2017 at 8:31 am

Thanks, Denise, for your helpful information.

June 12, 2017 at 3:55 pm

This site looks nice but there are two issues with it: – The reviewer lists can’t be accessed without completing a third-party offer. – Kaspersky shows a warning about a phishing link when the site is loaded.

If you would like to talk about this, please email me. Denise

May 15, 2017 at 6:51 pm

Thanks Denise for a cohesive listing of what to do. It’s early days for me in the world of marketing my children’s mystery novels, so it’s really helpful. Many thanks.

May 15, 2017 at 7:34 pm

Cathy, I’m so glad to hear that you found this article helpful. I wish you much success with the novels!

Indira Sahay says

April 9, 2017 at 9:54 am

Thank you for your reply. I shall certainly take up some of your suggestion

April 8, 2017 at 11:42 am

I was looking for interested reviewers for two Sociology books written by my late husband which remained unpublished when he passed away last year.the first one is already printed and the second one is being got ready for printing. this will take about three months. As the books are academic I would like to send them to academics with similar interests. What do you suggest?

Layla Rose says

March 20, 2017 at 7:03 pm

What a great find. I did some freelance publicity work for an author recently, and as a writer myself, it was sobering to see what it takes as an indie author. So much work. And having a disability which is difficult to manage really slows me down. So I’ve got a lot of work ahead of me.

Walter Stoffel says

March 3, 2017 at 1:23 pm

In part helpful ,in part confusing. Denise, you suggest steering clear of Amazon Top Reviewers(they’re touchy) yet you link to Creative Penn article that outlines process for contacting those same top reviewers.

Lanre Ayanlowo says

February 28, 2017 at 1:41 am

Hello, i have two self published books. Can you please help me publish them traditionally?

March 3, 2017 at 3:13 pm

I wish I could help, but Empty Mirror is just an online magazine; we don’t publish books. I may be able to answer some questions for you, but can’t recommend any particular publishers.

Tom Turkington says

February 21, 2017 at 7:16 pm

Thank you, Denise, so much. As a first-time author and technophobe besides, I’ve despaired of generating any sense of direction in my efforts to get my book into the hands of unbiased readers. Your suggestions are clear, concise and orderly, and likely the jumpstart I’ve needed. Were my book concerned with the arts or the Beats, I’d try to hoist it upon you, but no: it’s a 120,000-word chronicle of the first eighteen years of my life. Trying to make an asset of living in the past. Thanks for your push in the right direction(s).

Marcus De Storm says

January 1, 2017 at 2:36 pm

Thank you Denise for this information useful as a Self Published Author. As it is difficult to find genuine information and where to go to get my book reviewed. This has helped me very much.

January 1, 2017 at 2:37 pm

I’m glad you found the article useful, Marcus! I wish you much success with the book!

Mdu Rohtak says

November 18, 2016 at 5:33 am

Excellent tips, and thanks for the shout-out.

Sheree W. Davis says

November 17, 2016 at 7:52 am

Denise, Thanks for this wonderful check list! I’m a new self-published author and am grateful for the wisdom you are willing to share! God Bless! ~Sheree W. Davis

Johnb9 says

June 8, 2016 at 5:18 am

Thanks so much for the article.Much thanks again. Great.

ferris robinson says

May 2, 2016 at 5:11 am

Denise, Thank you so much for this informative and detailed post! So helpful! And I really appreciate the heads-up on commenting on reviews – I had no idea! I feel like I should be writing them a thank you note for taking the time to read my book, and taking even more time and energy to review it! Thanks for all you do for writers!

January 13, 2016 at 6:56 am

Hi Denise, great article, thanks. Quick question – when do you suggest author start asking for reviews? How long before the publish date – or after the publish date? Thanks.

Alec Stone says

August 20, 2015 at 6:14 am

Hi, don’t forget about reviews-easy.com.

This service is doing all the work for you. You only have to register and search the Amazon the reviewers by categories, products they review or by personal details. Then, a list of reviewers with contact details will be generated and you can download it. Then you can send personalized emails to all of them or do what you want with that data.

August 20, 2015 at 7:25 am

Alec, thanks for the suggestion. I have mixed feelings about Reviews Easy. I haven’t used it myself, but from a brief look at their website, it certainly appears to make it easy to search for Amazon reviewers.

Maybe too easy. I don’t enjoy reading e-books and don’t review them. That fact is stated very clearly on my Amazon profile. And yet, authors very often email to ask me to review their e-books. Some of these authors have told me that they were referred to me by Reviews Easy, and they’ve been surprised that I have no interest in e-books.

It seems that somehow Reviews Easy is leading authors to believe that I want to read e-books. (But since I haven’t used the site, I am not sure how or why this is happening.)

The site may be a good resource. But authors who choose to use it should double-check the reviewers’ profile information and preferences!

Thanks again — Denise

Tim Williams says

August 2, 2015 at 5:06 am

after reading everything that i’ve read i find myself asking …why self publish it seems like more of a pain in the ass then what it’s worth . i mean is this he only way to to go ? i write because i like to write not to share. the only reason publishing has come up is cause everyone that reads my book won’t stop bugging me about it . anyone hit me up cause i don’t see the benefit . thanks

August 3, 2015 at 1:06 pm

Most authors self-publish because they want their work to be read. But there’s no sense in publishing if you don’t feel compelled to.

While most people who write never publish, some of those still have a few books printed for themselves, family and friends who have expressed an interest. It’s an option. And, in that case, you needn’t bother with arranging for reviews, or with other promotional methods.

Others wish to reach a wider readership so look into either traditional or self-publishing, and eventually spend time promoting their book.

If you fall into the latter category, then self-publishing may be for you. But if you don’t, just keep writing for the love of it — and ignore those who pressure you.

all best, Denise

Rena George says

April 10, 2015 at 11:35 pm

Thank you for such a helpful, informative post, Denise. Authors really do need to put in the work to find approachable reviewers – and be prepared to overcome disappointments. Most reviewers are so overburdened that they have closed their lists for the foreseeable future. However the more potential reviewers an author can contact, the greater the chance of success. Perseverance is the secret, I think.

April 11, 2015 at 3:44 pm

Hi Rena, Thanks for your comment. I’m happy to hear that you found the post helpful.

Unfortunately I’m one of those reviewers who is often full-up on books to be reviewed…but I try to make time if just the perfect book is offered. There just isn’t enough time, though, to read – and review – everything I would like to.

Thanks again! Denise

Erik D. Weiss says

March 9, 2015 at 5:47 pm

Thanks, Denise! This is a fantastic little guide, great for new writers like me, eager to get my two fiction books out there. This is great advice, and you’ve inspired me to get to work getting my books reviewed and more visible!! Erik

March 9, 2015 at 7:32 pm

Erik, I’m so glad to hear you found the guide to reviews helpful. Good luck in finding reviewers! – Denise

J Haeske says

January 20, 2015 at 1:56 pm

If I only had known then what I know now… Thanks for that, Denise.

Molly Gambiza says

January 11, 2015 at 6:49 am

Thank you very much for taking your time to share this helpful information. That’s very generous of you. I am after honest reviews for my book A Woman’s Weakness. Now you have given me the directions, the ball is in my hands.

January 11, 2015 at 11:07 am

Glad we could help, Molly! Good luck with the book reviews!

christynathan930 says

September 24, 2014 at 5:28 am

Thanks for the great information and also for great tips too, and now I also check my book reviews.

James Jean-Pierre says

September 8, 2014 at 10:58 am

Thank you for this post, this list will definitely boost up my reviewer count.

August 10, 2014 at 7:55 am

I published my book in may, overlooking the need for a review. Since the time I must have approached 200-300 bloggers/sites for review unsuccessfully. any advice to get a free review? regards, jt

Denise Enck says

August 10, 2014 at 8:43 am

Congratulations on the publication of your book! Getting reviews is definitely a challenge. Without having seen your book or query email, I’m not sure why you haven’t had positive responses to your review query. But a lot depends upon the particular reviewers contacted, and how they are chosen.

First, do your research to find reviewers who review the types of books you write, and who are currently accepting books for review.

For example, I’m a reviewer; I clearly state on my review page here on Empty Mirror that I review Beat Generation and art-related books, do not review fiction, and am not accepting more books for review for the next few months. However, almost every day I receive review queries from authors who didn’t bother to read that; they offer me books about knitting, fantasy fiction, memoirs, guitar chords, children’s books, cooking, and more. I receive a lot of these, and most of them are deleted without reply.

There are websites which categorize book bloggers/reviewers by the genres they review; those can be really helpful in finding the right reviewers. Or go to Amazon and see who has reviewed similar books to yours, and see if they have an email address on their profile.

Second, sometimes it’s in the way that you approach the reviewer. Many queries I’ve received have been very impersonal, had spelling errors (doesn’t bode well for the book), were poorly written, required me to click a link to find out about the book, or wanted me to download free from Amazon on a particular day. Make it easy for the reviewer – address them by name if possible, give a brief synopsis of the book, tell where and when it’s available and in what formats. Don’t require the reviewer to do additional work to find out the basics about your book.

(However, include a link to Amazon – or wherever the book’s sold – so they can investigate more if they want to.)

Your query should contain everything necessary for the reviewer to make a decision.

Also – make sure the book is in good shape and ready for review. Sometimes, before accepting an already-published book for possible review, I’ll read the sample on Amazon to see if it appeals to me. If I find excerpts full of typos, formatting errors, or awkward writing, I won’t accept the book.

It’s harder to find reviewers for some genres than others. For example, fiction, YA and children’s book reviewers are plentiful (though often overburdened); reviewers for non-fiction, art and poetry are a little trickier to find.

But some of it is just timing, and a little bit of luck. Most reviewers get lots of queries and have to turn down even books that sound really enjoyable to them due to time constraints. But following the tips above can give you better odds.

You might also take a look at our article, “How to write an excellent review query” – https://www.emptymirrorbooks.com/publishing/how-to-write-an-excellent-book-review-query

Good luck, JT! If you have further questions, just let me know – I’d be really glad to help. all best, Denise

November 27, 2014 at 1:10 am

Hello Denise, I have a question is that any website which can give all the details of ebooks like how much ebooks are sale and in which with reviews because if any tool provide all of these things in one place it will be really helpful for many publishers.

selfpubber says

April 22, 2014 at 6:06 pm

I’ve used https://www.selfpublishingreview.com/ and it worked out pretty well. It’s a paid review, but it wasn’t a shill review (i.e. overly nice).

February 26, 2014 at 9:13 pm

I’ve used easybookreviews.com a few times. If you are willing to review other books in return it is a guaranteed way to get some (honest) reviews.

I’m also going to try story cartel but my books are already in kdp so I can’t have them available for free anywhere else at the moment. Also, story cartel aren’t amazon verified purchase reviews.

February 27, 2014 at 11:40 am

Thanks for the tip, Emily!

Be careful though, if you’re posting those reviews on Amazon. Amazon doesn’t allow reviews by “reviewing circles” (groups of people who review each other’s books) and has been known to revoke reviewing privileges for those caught doing it.

Gerard Thomas says

November 6, 2013 at 1:02 pm

OMG! I’m so happy now you’ve mentioned everything from A-Z.

Lenita Sheridan says

November 1, 2013 at 9:49 pm

This really helped me. I already got one “yes.” You might tell people to put “Review Request” in the subject line, otherwise they might get ignored the way I did when I put “possible book review?” I learned the hard way, but one website fortunately told me what to do, so I changed my tactic from then on.

November 1, 2013 at 10:04 pm

That’s a great idea, Lenita! Thanks so much. I’ll edit the article to include that. I’m glad you got a good response!

@IolaGoulton says

July 7, 2013 at 6:05 pm

10 ways to find book reviewers (and some useful links) #writing #reviews

June 30, 2013 at 11:35 pm

https://storycartel.com/ is another resource for authors to connect with reviewers.

July 1, 2013 at 8:36 am

Thanks Iola. I hadn’t heard of this one before, but I just checked it out – great resource! – Denise

@marqjonz says

May 28, 2013 at 3:50 am

@Phaedra4Real says

April 2, 2013 at 11:09 am

Dan’s right, great write-up.

ChaoticReader says

April 2, 2013 at 11:02 am

Great article on how and where to find reviewers for your book. https://t.co/wtpNTZszk5

Vennie Kocsis says

March 27, 2013 at 4:32 am

This was so very informative. Thank you for providing these resources for us budding authors.

March 27, 2013 at 11:16 am

So happy to hear you found it helpful! I wish you all the best with your book! – Denise

Rinelle Grey says

March 6, 2013 at 8:38 pm

A very extensive list of resources, I’ll be trying some of these.

One you missed is Goodreads. There are several forums that have dedicated space to helping authors find reviewers. Make sure you check that this is OK though, some groups encourage it, some dislike it.

March 6, 2013 at 9:24 pm

Thanks, Rinelle. I’ll add it. Unlike LibraryThing, GoodReads’ giveaways are only through publishers rather than authors, which is why I left it off the list. But I forgot about the forums! So I’ll add it to the list. Gracias. – Denise

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0 comment(s), october 13, 2021, don’t rush your book.

We can’t say it enough and yet we see it happen all the time.

When on the verge of publishing a book, we see one big mistake happen, especially if the author is rushing the publication process of their book.

Many times, we see them write, edit and then publish, giving no time or space to properly market or get the word out about their book.

So how is a reader supposed to find your book if it’s not even out there yet? How will they see it without proper awareness?

Authors who self-publish for the first time (usually) are missing a crucial piece to the publishing process: Submitting their book to book review sites.

Why Do I Need to Submit My Books for Review?

Submitting your book to review to a good review source can help you leverage your book before it’s even launched.

Having people review your book from these five book review sites we are talking about later, even if the reviews are positive or negative, can be powerful.

There are a few reasons all authors should be submitting their book for review.

• You can gain quality reviews
• Create awareness for your book
• Book reviewers could possibly share your work with others (word of mouth marketing)
• Can influence readers to pre-order your book
• It’s free marketing!

Although sharing your work with others to get their opinion on your book is daunting, it’s still a necessary step to take before you even publish. Don’t forget this crucial step in the publishing and promotion process if you don’t want to sabotage your book .

How Long Does the Review Process Take?

The review copy process can take some time, which is probably why a lot of people skip the process. But if you want a good quality review from a quality source, you need to take the time to fit a book review process into your book publishing timeline.

The review copy process can take anywhere from 3-4 months. So why is that?

A majority of book reviewers and credible book review sites require at least 3-4 months after submission and before launch to review your book.

Reviewers get a lot of inquiries and a lot of books, some of which they give to two different readers for review. If they choose your book for review you need to give them 3-4 months to review it.

The downside is, you just have to be patient.

When Should I Submit My Books For Review?

If you’re finished writing your book, we highly recommend getting it edited by a professional before handing it off to reviewers.

Before you even submit your books for review, edit your book. Period.

Even if you have an amazing cover with a captivating synopsis, it will mean nothing if you send a book in with a wealth of mistakes roaming freely.

Reviewers will not read through your book if there are mistakes. Only send your book out for review when it is 100% ready.

Who Should I Be Submitting Books to For Review?

If you do decide to work this book review timeframe into your schedule, there are five sites you can get started with, some of which are free and some of which are paid.

So the top 5 book review sites you absolutely should at least consider,

• Publisher’s Weekly
• Write With Light Publications

We’ll explain all of them and their benefits below!

It’s also important to keep in mind that there are multiple other avenues for getting book reviews including having bookstagrammers on Instagram review your work, or sending it out to other smaller publications that would fit your niche.

For now, we’ll just cover some of the essential sites that will give you actual reviews without you having to ask freelance book reviewers.

Kirkus (Paid)

Kirkus has been around since 1933 and was founded by Virginia Kirkus. Back then, she realized there was a need for book reviews not backed by the publisher themselves. Seeing this need, she started a business that would give writers the book reviews they need while also allowing American booksellers to buy products backed by unbiased opinions.

As far as book review sites go, Kirkus is one of the most prestigious and trusted book reviewers in the business and offers an unbiased assessment of your book—which could be negative or positive. But their outstanding reviews come at a price. That being said, the review is worth it to many.

Here are some of the prices for Kirkus Reviews:

• Traditional Reviews: Costs $425 for a 250-word review.
• Expanded Reviews: Costs $525 for a 500-word review.
• Picture Book Reviews: Cost $350 for a 200-word review.

All of the reviews are turned around in 7-9 weeks but can be expedited for an additional fee. After receiving your review, you can add some of the best quotes to your product listings on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other sites to help promote the book.

You also have the option to publish your review on Kirkus if you like what they have to say. If you do choose to publish it, Kirkus may consider your review for publication in their magazine which reaches 50,000 users.

If you’re ready to get your book reviewed, visit Kirkus to get started .

Booklife (Paid)

To receive another guaranteed book review for a price, you can also choose Booklife .

Booklife is an extension of the popular site, Publisher’s Weekly, and provides publishing advice and assistance to find authors.

Booklife is usually great for indie authors who need a great review from a reputable source. It is also slightly less in cost than Kirkus.

A Booklife review costs $399 for 300 words.

Authors will get their review back in an estimated 4-6 weeks. The one downside of submitting for review with Booklife is there is a word count limit. Only books 100,000 words are less can be considered for a review.

The upside is the review with be featured on Booklife’s website and Publisher Weekly’s website. To learn more about the submission guidelines and get reviewed, visit Booklife’s Review FAQs page .

Reedsy (Paid)

Probably one of our favorite places to get books reviewed is Reedsy .

We love this site because it is so affordable and you get an honest book review from a professional book reviewer. See a Reedsy book review for one of our authors!

Like Booklife and Kirkus, you will get a quality book review but at a much lower price and it is guaranteed. Reedsy can also be synced with Goodreads, which allows your reviewer to publish their review before the book even launches.

Authors who choose to get their books reviewed with Reedsy will spend only $50 per book for a lengthy review from a frequent book reviewer.

The great thing is, your book is available to be reviewed by anyone who is interested. Additionally, you can contact the reviewers to ask them to review your book

On Reedsy, your book can only be reviewed once, although, we really wish they would allow more, especially if other reviewers want to take a peek.

Publisher’s Weekly (Free)

Like we mentioned earlier, Publisher’s Weekly is associated with Booklife, which is a paid review service.

Publisher’s Weekly, however, is a free review service , which will bring a smile to most indie authors who are on a tight budget with marketing.

The one downside of submitting a book review to Publisher’s Weekly is your review is not guaranteed. Publisher’s Weekly reviewers take a very slim amount of submissions for review, which means they take the elite when it comes to books.

If your book is chosen for review by Publisher’s Weekly, you’ve probably got yourself a great book. Although there is no guarantee for a book review, it’s worth submitting anyways.

To get your book reviewed with Publisher’s Weekly, check out their submission guidelines .

Write With Light Publications (Free)

We know we have a long ways to go to be as great and revered as websites like Publisher’s Weekly and Kirkus. But hey! We all have to start somewhere!

At Write With Light Publications, we have a deep desire to help indie authors get their books out there in the world. One of the best ways to do that is to read your book and give you a quality review.

Our reviews are completely free to you as long as you follow our strict guidelines.

To learn more about our book reviews, check out our submission guidelines !

New More Publishing Help?

Write With Light Publications offers a variety of publishing services that are intended to support indie authors with their self-publishing endeavors.

If you’re feeling lost with marketing, publishing, or even creating your book, consider getting some assistance from us!

You can see more about our services here .

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42 magazines that pay for book reviews.

These magazines, journals and websites publish reviews of books for children and young adults, seniors, women, LGBTQ community; of poetry, fiction, non-fiction, on a wide variety of topics. Many magazines also publish work in other genres – features, essays, interviews, articles, criticism, memoir, creative non-fiction, fiction and poetry. All of these pay reviewers, from token to pro rates. – S. Kalekar

Bitch Media They want work that speaks to feminist responses to pop culture, including book, film and music reviews. They also publish essays and interviews, and shorter writing for their Front of Book and Dispatches sections. They welcome both pitches and finished essays for the online magazine on an ongoing basis, and usually have themed submission calls for the print magazine. Features are 1,500-3,000 words. Pay is $700-1,000 for features, $350 for Dispatches, and $150-700 for Culture stories. Details here .

The Rumpus They publish features, fiction, poetry, columns, and book reviews, of both poetry and prose books. They prefer finished reviews rather than queries. For prose book reviews their guidelines say, “We prefer not to publish negative reviews, but it’s fine to discuss a specific weakness, lack, or question you have related to the book.” For poetry reviews their guidelines say, “Your review should be accessible to a general audience. We’re more interested in the reader’s experience of the poems, subject matter, arc, and the poet’s use of craft than we are in scholarly criticism or theory. We love reviews that address how the collection interacts with poetic tradition, the current landscape of poetry, and that speaks to what the collection brings to our shared discourse as readers, writers, and citizens.” They’re also interested in entries for their ‘Last Poem I Loved’ and ‘Last Book of Poems I Loved’ series. They pay feature writers and book reviewers – there’s a monthly budget of $300, to be shared out among all eligible contributors who opt in. Details here .

Rebellious Magazine for Women This is a Chicago-based feminist magazine and publishes articles, essays, profiles and stories about Chicago-area events. That said, they are always looking for good content of general interest, and essays and reviews are a good way of getting published in this magazine for writers outside Chicago. They pay $50 for 500-word articles, profiles, columns and essays, and $25 for reviews. Details here .

Herizons This is a Canadian feminist magazine “examining feminist principles at work, in relationships, in organizations and institutions, and in politics and social justice causes”. They publish 325-word reviews of books, music and films: preference is given to Canadian authors, film-makers and musicians. They also publish features and news. Pay is CAD75 for reviews, and CAD175-550 for other writing. The deadline is 15 December 2019 for their Spring issue, and 15 March 2020 for the Summer issue. Details here .

Hamilton Review of Books This literary journal publishes twice annually, in Spring and Fall, and accepts work by Canadian writers only. They welcome queries about writing reviews of new or forthcoming Canadian titles and essays all through the year. Reviews of books should be between 500 and 750 words in length. They encourage constructive criticism in a review. Reviews pay CAD50. Essays are 1,500-5,000 words and pay CAD75, and focus on a literary subject; authors may, for example, engage with a book’s subject matter as a jumping-off point for a thematic, personal essay. Details here .

Milwaukee Magazine This is a monthly magazine covering people, issues and places of Milwaukee and southeastern Wisconsin. They publish book reviews and excerpts, and want pitches, not completed work. Other articles they publish are on current issues, local personalities, area businesses, sports, health care, education, politics, arts and culture, architecture and urban life, history, food, shopping, music and nightlife, recreation and the environment. Full-length features are 2,500-5,000 words. Rates are per word, based on experience and skill. Details here .

Proceedings This is the flagship of the U.S. Naval Institute and provides an independent forum for discussion on professional topics of interest to the Sea Services. They publish book reviews (up to 650 words), and potential reviewers should send an email to the book review editor describing their writing experience and subjects they feel qualified to review. Apart from these, Proceedings also publishes feature articles (up to 2,500 words) and columns. Rates vary, and published non-members also receive a complimentary one-year membership in the Naval Institute. Details here .

Naval History Magazine This magazine, also from the U.S. Naval Institute, publishes articles on naval history. Book reviews, which pay $75, are commissioned, and they welcome queries from potential reviewers, not unsolicited reviews. They also publish articles of up to 3,000 words which pay $60-150/page, pictorials ($250-500) and anecdotes ($25). The best way to break into the magazine, according to their guidelines, is to identify a good story, with one or several of the following: drama, action, humor, irony, and emotion. Details here .

Air & Space/Smithsonian This is a general-interest magazine about flight, and is an adjunct of the Smithsonian Institute’s National Air and Space Museum. The emphasis is on the human rather than the technological, on the ideas behind events, rather than a simple recounting of details. Writing a department piece is one of the best ways of breaking into the magazine. This includes book reviews, which should be 200-450 words about a soon-to-be-released or recently released book, and reviews of videos, movies, aerospace-related recreational products, or software. They also publish features (averaging 2,500 words) and other departments. They want queries, not complete articles. Rates vary, and they offer kill fees. Details here .

Slightly Foxed This is the literary magazine for nonconformists, “for people who don’t want to read only what the big publishers are hyping and the newspapers are reviewing.” Also, “Contributors are encouraged to discuss their chosen books with passion and wit, to air arcane knowledge, to delight in eccentricity and to share the joys of exploring the extraordinary, the little-known and the downright peculiar.”  Writers should check their index first to make sure they have not already covered their chosen book. Articles are 1,000-2,000 words. Past contributors include Robert Macfarlane and P. D. James. They also say their issues are full up for the coming year, so anything accepted for publication is unlikely to appear immediately. Details here and here .

Poetry Apart from poems, they also publish reviews of poetry books and other poetry-related prose of up to 10 pages. Pay is $150/page for prose, and $10 per line for poetry ($300 minimum). Submissions are open until 22 December 2019 for this year, then resume again early next year. Also look at the $7,500 Pegasus Award for Poetry Criticism for full-length published prose work, with a deadline of 16 January 2020. Details here .

Contemporary Verse 2 This quarterly literary journal publishes poetry (in English and French, as well as translations from French to English and vice-versa) and critical writing about poetry, including interviews, articles, essays, and reviews. Reviews should be 600-1,000 words, and pay $50-80. They pay $30 per poem, $50-100 for interviews and articles, and $40-150 for essays. Unsolicited overseas contributors from outside of Canada and the US whose fee is $40 or less (one poem or review) will receive only two contributor copies as payment. Apart from submission guidelines, their website has a section on tips for publishing. They are reading submissions till 31 May 2020. Details here .

Poetry Ireland Review They welcome poetry, and while articles and reviews are usually commissioned by editors, they accept proposals for these from Ireland and abroad. They particularly want work from women and writers of diverse ethnicities. The payment for an article or a review is a minimum of €100, and for poems is €40, plus a copy of the journal. Submissions must be mailed. Details here .

Los Angeles Review of Books They want pitches on all topics from journalists, authors, professional and freelance writers – book reviews, hard news journalism, a feature article or an op-ed. Pitches must be 200-500 words. They offer an honorarium, say that writers can choose to be paid, or donate their pay back to the magazine. Details here .

The Bloomsbury Review They publish book reviews, essays, poetry, interviews, and other book-related articles. They ask writers to never contact the publisher or the author of a book when they have submitted a review to  TBR . They publish 1,200 reviews in a good year. Their website has several points on how they want their reviews written – style, length, format and tips on what makes a good review. Reviewers may opt for gift subscriptions in lieu of cash payment. Their pay scale is: book reviews of 600 or more words, $10 to $15 (1-year subscription) — reviews of less than 600 words are not paid; poetry $5 to $10 per poem (1-year subscription); essays, features, and interviews, $20 to $50 (2- to 4-year subscription). Details here .

The Malahat Review Apart from fiction, creative non-fiction, translations, and poetry, this Canadian literary magazine also publishes reviews. They review Canadian-authored books of poetry, fiction, and literary non-fiction in every issue – writers wishing to contribute reviews should query first. Most reviews are 800 to 1,000 words in length. The magazine rarely publishes articles and interviews. They also have a ‘Publishing Tips’ column. Pay is CAD65/page, and CAD50 for the ‘Publishing Tips’ column. Details here .

The Georgia Review The editors mostly assign reviews, but they also welcome submissions from outside reviewers. They publish standard reviews (3-5 pages), book briefs (up to 2 pages), both usually focusing on only one book. They also publish essay-reviews, which almost always discuss more than one book. The essays should develop a strong thesis that not only link the books under consideration but also reaches out to comment on literature or culture beyond the texts at hand. These are 2-4 pages per book reviewed. The Georgia Review also publishes fiction, poetry, essays and visual art. Book-briefs are paid $50, essay-reviews and standard reviews are $50/page, as are all other prose submissions. Poetry pays $4/line. There is no fee for mailed submissions. Their submission period ends in mid-May 2020. Details here .

West Branch This literary magazine from Bucknell University publishes fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry. For reviews their guidelines say, “Book reviews are typically arranged by assignment, and we publish only poetry reviews. If you are interested in writing reviews, please query with a sample. We currently pay $200 per assigned review.” Pay for poetry is $50 and for other prose, it is up to $100. Details here .

London Review of Books This venerable magazine accepts unsolicited submissions as well as proposals. Apart from reviews, writers can send poems, reportage, memoir, articles for their Short Cuts and Diary slots, and blog posts. Details here .

Booklist This is the American Library Association’s prepublication review journal for public and school librarians. They primarily publish book reviews (about 8,000 a year) to help librarians with selection, collection development, and readers’ advisory. They also publish top 10 lists, read-alikes, core collections, author interviews, and other features. They assign freelance book reviews, and pay $15 for book reviews, $12.50 for blog posts. Fees are negotiated for feature articles. They value multicultural perspectives. Details here .

The Lifted Brow Australian magazine The Lifted Brow accepts online work in two categories: The Lifted Brow Review of Books and Commentary. According to their guidelines, they “want to see what you can do when the usual confines of book reviewing are removed” and want reviews “that are weird, that break boundaries (technical, artistic, moral…), that you couldn’t get published anywhere else.” Pitches for reviews are accepted on an ongoing basis. Pay for online pieces is AUD100. The flagship print magazine also publishes fiction, non-fiction, poetry, translations, interviews and commentary, as well as comics/visual art, and rates range from AUD100-300. Details here .

Australian Book Review They accept queries and welcome new contributors for reviewing books and the arts (film, theatre, music, dance, art exhibitions, festivals, etc.) as well as established ones. They have sections on Advice for ABR Contributors, Advice for New Reviewers, and Advice for New ABR Arts Contributors. They pay for everything they publish. Details here .

The Big Issue This Australian organization helps people who have experienced homelessness, marginalisation and disadvantage. They accept book, film, small screen and music reviews, for which they pay a flat rate of AUD40, and accept articles of 850-1,800 words on current affairs, social issues, street culture and quirky, humorous or unusual topics for their magazine, which pay AUD0.20/word. Details here .

The Gay & Lesbian Review They publish reviews, primarily of books, but also on the arts (film, theatre, visual arts, etc) – assignments are made by editors, so query first. Also, for book reviews, writers are encouraged to request the current list of “targeted books” for guidance. Proposals for reviews of books that are not on this list are welcome. These are 600-1,200 words, and a few are also of 250 words. Apart from these they publish features (see website for current themes), interviews, artists’ profiles, and other columns, and poetry. Both proposals and completed pieces are welcome. Features pay $100, and full-length book reviews pay $50. Details here .

Plenitude Magazine They want literature and arts created by LGBTIQ people in Canada and abroad. Apart from book reviews, they also publish literary fiction, non-fiction, and poetry – work that focuses on queer histories, cultures, experiences, and sensibilities. Query the editors for reviews. They pay $80 per prose contribution, including reviews, and $35 per poem. Details here .

Parabola This is a quarterly journal devoted to the exploration of the quest for meaning as it is expressed in the world’s myths, symbols, and religious traditions, with particular emphasis on the relationship between this store of wisdom and our modern life. Each issue is themed. Apart from articles, translations and poetry, they occasionally publish extended reviews of books, movies, videos, performances, art exhibitions, and other current programs or events in a section called “Tangents.” These reviews are intended as a bridge between the theme-related front half of the magazine and the reviews in the back. Tangents should bear some connection to the theme of the issue, although it does not have to be as direct as an article. Pay rates are unspecified. Details here .

Briarpatch This magazine publishes writing and artwork on a wide range of topics, including current events, grassroots activism, electoral politics, economic justice, ecology, labour, food security, gender equity, indigenous struggles, international solidarity, and other issues of political importance. Apart from features, interviews, and columns, they also publish reviews (300-1,000 word) of recent books, music, films, and other forms of political media. “Your review should give readers a clear sense of what to expect from the work and provide a brief critical appraisal of its merits. We prioritize reviews of recently published material, small or independent publishers, and/or Canadian publications. We welcome unsolicited reviews, but if you pitch us first we’ll do what we can to arrange a complimentary review copy of the book/album/film for you”, according to their guidelines. Pay is $100 for reviews, and $100-300 for other writing. Details here .

Northern Woodlands The audience for this magazine consists of conservation-minded people with an interest in all aspects of the forests of the Northeast. Their articles and columns range in scope, and may include subjects such as woodlot management, wildlife species, scat, chainsaw maintenance, woodworking, and reflections on natural landscapes. Book reviews (400-800 words) pay $50, poems pay $25, columns pay $50-150, and features pay $0.10/word for writers new to the magazine – these rates are subject to various factors (see guidelines). Details here .

Woods Reader This is a publication for those who love woodland areas – public preserves, forests, tree farms, etc. They want work pertaining to locations within the US and Canada. Writers should query before submitting book reviews. They also publish personal experience, philosophy, personal opinion, fiction, educational articles, humor, poetry, destination pieces, assigned topics, as well as photographs and illustrations. They usually publish work of 500-1,000 words and occasionally may accept longer. Pay is $25 to $150. Details here .

Kaleidoscope They publish work on disability, and accept work from writers with and without disabilities. For reviews their guidelines say, “Reviews that are substantive, timely, powerful works about publications in the field of disability and/or the arts. The writer’s opinion of the work being reviewed should be clear. The review should be literary work in its own right – 5,000 words maximum each/two reviews maximum.” They also publish poetry, fiction, creative non-fiction, articles, and visual art. Pay is $10-100. Details here .

Good Old Boat They publish articles focused on pride of ownership and articles that discuss upgrades, maintenance, refits, and restoration of good old boats, sailing stories in which the writer messed up and lived to tell the tale, thoughtful ruminations on the sailing life, and histories of the companies and personalities associated with the sailing industry. Pay for columns varies widely ($100-700) and for comprehensive reviews of good old boats, they pay $700. For reviews their guidelines say, “We have a stable of eager readers to whom we assign reviews. We do not want unsolicited book reviews. Our reviews usually run 200 – 450 words and we pay  $50  for each.” Details here .

Cineaste This quarterly publication on the art and politics of cinema offers social, political and aesthetic perspective on all areas of cinema – Hollywood films (old and new), American independent cinema, quality European films, and the cinema of developing nations. Book reviews should deal with newly published books (or up to two years old), and may be single-book or multiple-book reviews. They encourage review-essays in which the discussion serves as a vehicle for a broader treatment of ideas or issues, and individual book reviews should be 1,000-1,500 words. They also publish feature articles, interviews, film reviews, DVD and Blu-Ray reviews, and columns. Pay is $18 for Short Take reviews, $36 for book or DVD reviews (in the case of book or DVD reviews posted on their website as Web Exclusives, no cash payment is offered), $45 for film reviews and short articles, columns, sidebar interviews, or essays, and $90 for feature articles or interviews. Details here .

Women in Higher Education They are interested in pitches on the following topics for their newsletter: advice from successful women on campus, communication techniques, leadership, career strategies, ethical values, using intuition, research on gender differences, mentors and role models, problems facing women chairs, and ending sexual harassment. Departments include Moveable type, which is a synopsis of a useful book, of 800-1100 words. They also publish essays, features and interviews, and pay $150 for solicited guest contributions. Details here .

Canadian Women in the Literary Arts They want writing by women, trans, genderqueer, and two-spirit Canadian writers on topics relating to literary arts. Apart from book reviews, possible genres include creative non-fiction, interviews, literary criticism, essays, and any innovative, alternative or hybrid genres. Submissions should explore topics related to women and other marginalized groups in literary arts. Submissions can be in English or French, of up to 4,000 words. They pay CAD200. Details here .

First Things This magazine is published by the Institute on Religion and Public Life, an interreligious, nonpartisan research and educational organization. Apart from book reviews (1,250-1,500 words), they also publish opinion pieces and features for their magazine, articles for the web, and poetry. Contributors are paid an honorarium. Details here .

The Horn Book The Horn Book Magazine is a distinguished journal in the field of children’s and young adult literature. They also review audiobooks. Articles, of up to 2,000 words, should be of a critical nature on some aspect of children’s literature. The magazine publishes reviews selectively. They also accept ‘Cadenza’ submissions — witty commentaries, send-ups, poems, sketches, comics, cartoons, etc. They do not accept fiction, or work by children. Payment is upon publication. Submission details are unspecified for the semiannual The Horn Book Guide, which only publishes reviews of children’s literature. Details here .

Abilities This is a Canadian cross-disabilities lifestyle magazine. Apart from book and movie reviews, they also publish articles on several other topics, including travel, health, sport, recreation, careers, education and relationships. Articles are 500-2,000 words and pay CAD50-325. They prefer queries. Details here .

OutLook by the Bay This is a magazine for the active Chesapeake Bay senior. The reader is typically over 50, retired or a part-timer. They publish book reviews of interest to seniors. They also publish articles of 500-1,500 words with sidebar information on lifestyle, finances, health, nutrition and housing. Articles need to be upbeat, motivational, conversational, entertaining and informative. Their guidelines have several topics potential contributors can consider, including mastering the computer for the late beginner, investment strategies for the late beginner, five most common medical complaints of the active senior, container gardening, volunteer opportunities abroad, travel deals for the senior citizen and educational opportunities for seniors. They do not want profiles of local personalities, stories or poems. Payment is upon publication, and they accept reprints. Details here .

Tough This is a crime fiction journal and they publish occasional book reviews and essays, of 1,500 words or fewer. They publish thrice a month, on Mondays. Query the editor before sending in reviews. Pay is $35 for reviews, essays, and fiction. Details here .

Strange Horizons This science fiction and fantasy magazine publishes in-depth reviews of speculative art and entertainment, especially books, films, and television. They prefer reviews of 1,500-2,000 words, and pay $40 for reviews of at least 1,000 words. They also publish speculative fiction, non-fiction, poetry, columns and roundtables, for which rates vary. Details here .

Tor.com They are a science fiction and fantasy publisher and accept pitches for essays, think pieces, list posts, reaction pieces, and reviews in the 1,000-2,000 word range for their blog. All original content for blogs is paid. They have occasional calls for novels and novellas on their website. Details here .

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21 Top UK Fiction Publishers Accepting Submissions

By Kevinson Libama

The joy of every writer is to find an audience for their work. Having people read and enjoy a finished work does so much for a writer’s confidence.

It reaffirms them as a writer, calms them for further writing projects and reminds them that they can do it as long as they keep their head in the game.

Getting someone to publish a fledgling writer is another uphill task altogether. Many are the times writers have sent out their manuscripts only to be met with rejection or even silence.

It is important for writers to know that not all publishers accept unsolicited work from everyone. This single piece of information could save many writers the agony and time they would have spent sending out manuscripts to uninterested parties.

This begs the question, where then can writers send their work when the time comes? There are many UK fiction publishers accepting submissions from writers. This list features 21 UK publishing companies and offers a good place to start.

1. Legend Press

Tom Chalmers founded this fiction wing of Legend Times Group in 2005. It takes pure fiction works be it literary, crime, women’s or historical fiction and publishes about 30 titles per year. Captivating and authentic reads from this publisher like Beneath the Ashes by Jane Isaac and The Art Teacher by Paul Read have had audiences thrilled and going through an emotional rollercoaster with every page.

Every book published is an intensive journey with promotions and editorial support and because of this, this London-based publisher only considers complete manuscripts. Fiction writers can send in their manuscripts here but may have to wait over four months for a response owing to the huge number of submissions the publisher receives.

2. The Book Guild Ltd

This independent Leicester publisher has amassed over 30 years in the industry and built quite a reputation for itself while at it. This publishing powerhouse is co-owned by Jeremy Thompson and Jane Rowland after Troubador Publishing Ltd, established by Thompson, acquired it. It accepts all genres including fiction, non-fiction, children’s books, books on humour as well as those featuring animals as long as the book has a commercial future. They boast sizzling titles such as Rude Rousing Revenge by Robert Hobbs and rib-cracking tales like The Seven Pillars of Nonsense by Michael Roselaar.

The Book Guild publishes over 100 titles every year while ensuring top quality always. Authors can make their submissions using the details on this page and wait about two to three weeks for a reply.

3. Mills & Boon

The famous publisher of romance and fiction titles that have captivated audiences over the years actually accepts manuscripts. Its inception was in 1908 by Gerald Rusgrove Mills and Charles Boon but gained quite a following in the 1930s with bestselling romance titles. The Pregnancy Shock by Lynne Graham and The Bride’s Awakening by Kate Hewitt are recent titles. Its major focus is romance fiction in all its forms including modern romance, true love, historical, and even medical romance. Submissions can be made here complete with directions on how to frame the work.

4. Fairlight Books

Louise Boland started this literary fiction and short story publishing house barely a year ago in 2017. Her aim was to provide readers access to good quality fiction and writers with a home for their literary works. It worked and an example of a book published by Fairlight Books is   The Tale of Senyor Rodriguez by Lou Gilmond.

They accept contemporary adult fiction and short stories, whether they had previously been self-published or not. Manuscript submission guidelines are available here for those looking to get published by this Oxford publisher. They also offer writing courses for those that may like to polish up this skill.

5. Myrmidon Books

Founded by Ed Handyside in 2006, this publisher is based in Newcastle upon Tyne. They focus on all kinds of quality fiction and one of their titles, The Garden of Evening Mists by Tan Twang Eng, has been nominated for an award. Readers continue to enjoy the imaginative, crisp and captivating storytelling in the Space Captain Smith series by Toby Frost with new instalments published often.

While they prefer literary fiction, they currently do not publish plays, children’s books or poetry. Writers can submit their work whether it is originally written in English or is translated from another language. Submission guidelines are available here .

6. Snowbooks

Emma Barnes sits as co-founder of Snowbooks. It was started in April 2003 in a spare room in Hackney and has grown tremendously since. They are now located in Thame. Their love for efficiency and improving the business side of publishing earned them the Nibbie Award for Small Publisher of the Year in 2006 and several other awards. With tens of thousands of its titles sold since it started, many of its published books have won awards such as Spring Heeled Jack by Mark Hodder. Submission guidelines are outlined here but writers may have to wait up to six months for a response.

7. Dedalus Books

It started out in 1983 with only three titles, and The Arabian Nightmare by Robert Irwin, which was among them, has been translated into 20 languages. Their titles include translated works of European fiction under the Decadence from Dedalus collection. Others are Dedalus Anthologies, Dedalus European Classics, Dedalus Euro Shorts and non-fiction work under the City Noir, Dark Master and Concept Book series.

This publishing house focuses on literary fiction and has created its own new genre that brings together the unusual, surreal, bizarre and grotesque into beautiful pieces fit for a worldwide audience. It is based in Sawtry and writers can submit their manuscripts using these guidelines .

8. Three Hares Publishing

With a lot of emphasis and focus on fiction, this publishing house is looking for exciting reads including crime and psychological thrillers. It is owned by the Independent Publishers Guild. They believe people choose books according to their mood and have devised an ingenious way to categorize their reads according to what readers may be feeling at that time. With titles such as The Power of Cake by Fran Smith and Eye of the Storm by Nick Cook, readers are always in for a treat. Writers can find out about submission details here and should give it up to 12 weeks.

9. Avon Books

It was established in 2007 as a division of HarperCollins. The parent company has built a name for itself over the years and Avon has continued the trend, focusing on crime and women’s fiction. It is home to bestselling authors such as C. L. Taylor and Scott Marian.

It is accepting submissions for digital-first publications with the submission guidelines outlined here .

10. Jo Fletcher Books

Jo Fletcher is part of Quercus Books, which was formed in 2004 by Mark Smith and Wayne Davies, and later acquired by Hodder and Stoughton in 2014. Science fiction, horror and fantasy make the bulk of this London publisher’s work and they strive to maintain high quality. Authors have submitted award-winning manuscripts that have received critical acclaim and awards such as Black Jewels Trilogy by Anne Bishop. They accept submissions that follow these guidelines and propose a waiting time of about three months.

11. Carina UK

A subsidiary of Harlequin UK, Carina UK is a digital imprint that was launched in 2013. It aims to publish books in digital format in every genre imaginable. All they ask for is passion, great writing and a compelling storyline for those readers that prefer to read from their devices. Featured titles include S is for Stranger by Louise Stone and The Lady Alkmene Mysteries by Vivian Conroy.

Writers can find manuscript submission guidelines here and should expect to wait for about three to five weeks for a response.

12. Dahlia Publishing

Small, independent and looking to champion both regional and diverse voices, this Leicester publisher was founded in 2010 by Farhana Shaikh. They accept both original and contemporary fiction. Books published include Finding Takri by Palo Stickland and When Ali Met Honour by Ruth Ahmed. Submissions need to be in line with these guidelines here .

13. Hot Key Books

Hot Key Books is based in London and is a Bonnier Zaffre imprint focusing on young adult fiction ranging from historical romance to sci-fi. Their target age group is nine to 19 years and maintains quality through all their publications. Titles include Spellslinger by Sebastien de Castell, Day 7 by Kerry Drewery and Aurabel by Laura Dockrill among many others. Manuscript subscription is simple and straightforward and is outlined here .

14. Skylight Press

The field of esoteric, extraterrestrial and occult fiction has very few on its radar but this Gloucestershire publisher is changing that a book at a time. Rebsie Fairholm and Daniel Staniforth founded it in 2010 to specifically cover this niche. Their focus is on how the story is written and what it contributes to the topic, and not how much profit the work will bring in.

If ritual magic, paganism, Western Esoteric Tradition, Arthurian or Grail traditions and Faery form the basis of your book then this is the place for it. It will sit among titles like Beyond the Sun by Nick Farrell and To think Without Fear by Anthony Duncan. Submission guidelines are available here .

15. Tartarus Press

This small publisher was established in 1990, is based in Yorkshire and is run by Rosalie Park and R.B. Russell. Their books take you back to the time when books were a rarity with their simple uniform cream covers. The contents are anything fiction ranging from strange, supernatural or horror fiction. Both hardbacks and paperbacks are available.

One title, The Loney by Andrew Michael Hurley, received applause from Stephen King who is known for his horror fiction tales. They are interested in short story collections and novels of the same genre and submission guidelines are available here .

16. Strident Publishing

This press was founded in 2005 by Keith A. Charters and is based in Glasgow. It focuses on fiction for children, young adults, and adults. The LEE series by Keith Charters continues to thrill and take children on adventures every time. Submission guidelines are available here .

17. Thunderpoint Publishing

March 2013 saw the first paperback and eBook published and traded by this publisher. This was Mule Train by Huw Francis. Thunderpoint Publishing has published several other fiction and non-fiction titles both in print and eBook. It is based in Scotland. Writers can submit their manuscripts here .

18. Yolk Books Ltd

James Hobbs and Carla Greco established Yolk Books to provide a platform where writers are allowed to take risks. It operates from Oxfordshire and takes in genres of all kinds even if authors present unusual concepts. Blood and Roses by Catherine Hokin looks at the life of Margaret of Anjou, the wife of Henry VI, from a new and feminist perspective. RHL, The Man in the Mirror by Jim Dales tells the compelling story of a miller’s son through the eyes of those around him. Writers can check out submission guidelines on this page .

19. PS Publishing

Established in 1999, PS Publishing focuses on signed limited editions in fantasy, science fiction and horror. With several awards and titles under their name, this publisher continues to entertain and scare in equal measure. It is based in Hornsea, East Yorkshire and boasts titles such as A Borrowed Man by Gene Wolfe and Six Scary Stories chosen by Stephen King. Submissions can be made here .

20. Holland Park Press

This publishing house takes in works from Dutch authors and brings it to the English market. As such, it accepts translations and has translators. It focuses on literary fiction and poetry that is bound to contribute to literature in a unique way. Younger readers enjoy the Toby of Endersley series by Ashley P. Martin. They accept novels, novellas, and collections of short stories and poems. Submission guidelines are available here .

21. Pure Indigo Publishing

Run by Dr. Nita Martin and Mr. Ashley Martin, Pure Indigo Publishing is a part of Pure Indigo Limited. It publishes both fiction and non-fiction and avails it in several formats as per the readers’ needs. They also produce relevant software. Titles like The Wrong Box by Andrew C. Ferguson and The Oystercatcher Girl by Gabrielle Barnby have proven both entertaining and thought provoking. They accept manuscript submissions to their Cambridge offices under the following conditions .

Whether you are starting out as a writer or looking for a new publisher for your work, take advantage of any of the available opportunities. Ensure that your manuscript meets the given requirements and that the publisher accepts your kind of writing. If everything is in order, go out boldly and submit your manuscript. Be persistent at it too. This could be the break you have been waiting for.

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A review on sustainable iron oxide nanoparticles: syntheses and applications in organic catalysis and environmental remediation.

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b Regional Centre of Advanced Technologies and Materials, Czech Advanced Technology and Research Institute, (CATRIN), Palacký University Olomouc, Šlechtitelů 27, 779 00 Olomouc, Czech Republic E-mail: [email protected]

c Centre for Energy and Environmental Technologies (CEET), Nanotechnology Centre, VŠB–Technical University of Ostrava, 17. listopadu 2172/15, 708 00 Ostrava-Poruba, Czech Republic E-mail: [email protected]

Iron oxide nanoparticles have been intensively investigated owing to their huge potential as diagnostic, therapeutic, and drug-carrier agents in biomedicine, sorbents in environmental technologies, sensors of various inorganic and organic/biological substances, energy-generating and storing materials, and in assorted biotechnological and industrial processes involving microbiology, pigment industry, recording and magnetic media or (bio)catalysis. An eminent interest in exploring the realm of iron oxides is driven by their chemical and structural diversity, high abundance, low cost, non-toxicity, and broad portfolio of chemical procedures enabling their syntheses with desirable physicochemical features. The current review article centers its attention on the contemporary advancements in the field of catalysis and environmental technologies employing iron oxides in various chemical forms ( e.g. , hematite, magnetite, maghemite), sizes (∼10–100 nm), morphology characteristics ( e.g. , globular, needle-like), and nano architecture ( e.g. , nanoparticles, nanocomposites, core–shell structures). In particular, the catalytic applications of iron oxides and their hybrids are emphasized regarding their efficiency and selectivity in the coupling, oxidation, reduction, alkylation reactions, and Fischer–Tropsch synthesis. The deployment of iron oxides and their nanocomposites in environmental and water treatment technologies is also deliberated with their roles as nanosorbents for heavy metals and organic pollutants, photocatalysts, and heterogeneous catalysts ( e.g. , hydrogen peroxide decomposition) for oxidative treatment of various contaminants. The associated challenges and potential progress in iron-oxide-based catalytic and environmental technologies are highlighted as well. Young chemists, researchers, and scientists could find this review useful in enhancing the usefulness of nano iron oxides in their investigations and developing sustainable methodologies.

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Titan Books

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What do book publishers do?

Sure, a book publisher prints and sells your book. But what they do behind the scenes encompasses much more than that. Publishers handle the entire publishing process for books, including: 

• Editing the book, i.e. developmental editing, copy editing, and proofreading; 
• Designing the book, i.e. book cover design and any necessary interior book design;
• Promotion and marketing, i.e. writing the book’s blurb, email marketing , setting up media interviews, etc.; and
• Production and distribution, i.e. formatting and distributing hardback, paperback, and ebook versions of the book to stores, both online and brick-and-mortar. 

Note that the structure of publishing companies may differ, depending on their size. Bigger book publishers may be made up of publishing houses which may, in turn, be made up of imprints — each of which will have its own brand identity in terms of the type of books it publishes. 

However, regardless of a publisher’s size, the scope of their work shouldn’t change. Once you sign with a publisher, they will do everything that it takes to bring your book to market. 

What are the most prominent book publishing companies?

If we define success by sheer sales volume, then we might point towards the "Big 5" presses and educational publishers (who rake in a LOT of money). Over the past few decades, these giant publishing companies have merged with and acquired most of the mid-sized publishers in the industry. However, a few still remain. Here are today's biggest book publishing companies:

• Penguin Random House (Big 5)
• Hachette Book Group (Big 5)
• HarperCollins (Big 5)
• Macmillan Publishers (Big 5)
• Simon & Schuster (Big 5)
• Scholastic Corporation
• Pearson Education
• McGraw-Hill Education
• Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
• Cengage Learning

Together, these largest publishers dominate the publishing landscape. Countless beloved books come from their imprints, many of which you’ll find in our directory. 

The rest of the publishing landscape is largely made up of small publishers, or independent publishers. Most big publishers don’t directly accept unsolicited submissions without a literary agent — but smaller publishers do, making them a realistic and worthwhile route to publication. 

I have a long list of publishers. What next?

Congratulations! Now take a moment to thoroughly vet every publisher on your longlist. Scams are a dime a dozen in the publishing industry, and you want to make 100% sure that you’re dealing with a legitimate publishing company. Again, we strongly recommend reading this post and Writer Beware to know what red flags to watch out for.

When you’re confident in all of the publishers on your longlist, it’s time for the most nerve-wracking step: submitting your manuscript to them. 

Check out our free resources if you’re feeling daunted by what comes next. Whether you’re learning how to research publishers or how to personalize a submission, we've got you covered.

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