tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679654279463408644.post2761506446774167272..comments2024-03-24T01:48:03.081-07:00Comments on The Official SCBWI Blog: KID LIT CON Tip: How Do You Know Which Blogs To Tell About Your Book?Lee Wind, M.Ed.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06314692778355984313noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679654279463408644.post-58161878697194842262014-01-02T06:42:00.442-08:002014-01-02T06:42:00.442-08:00Thanks, Charlotte. I had considered doing somethin...Thanks, Charlotte. I had considered doing something like that (and thanks for the reminder to be an active participant and not just someone hanging out to get noticed). I appreciate the feedback! KimKim Batchelorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13706206136308395706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679654279463408644.post-48710799065827213422014-01-01T14:28:34.825-08:002014-01-01T14:28:34.825-08:00I'm one of those bloggers who says in my revie...I'm one of those bloggers who says in my review policy that I don't accept books from self published authors...but yet every year I do take some that seem like they would be a good fit for me. A few things that make the difference between yes and no for me--make your email a polite request, and not an overly enthusiastic gush, include a sample of the book, and make sure the blogger really does review your type of book. Check and make sure the blogger will take an ebook, if that's what you're offering. It can help if you've visited the blog before hand--a few comments here and there, or following the blog in someway, will mean the blogger knows in advance who you are, and will feel friendlier. You can mention that you are a blog reader, and say something nice about the blog if you wish--doesn't hurt, and shows you aren't just mass emailing every blog under the sun.<br /><br />But do keep in mind that even bloggers who say they "aren't accepting review copies at this time" are inundated with many, many requests, often too many to even respond to each one (I try, but fail, to do so myself). And even if you do get a yes, most bloggers can't promise to actually review the book if it doesn't work for them....<br /><br />Good luck!Charlottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11835101886202235868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679654279463408644.post-20837515798705818692013-12-31T07:19:29.463-08:002013-12-31T07:19:29.463-08:00This is a great list, but unfortunately when I'...This is a great list, but unfortunately when I've checked the reviewing policies of many kidlit bloggers, they don't review books from self-published authors. Any suggestions?Kim Batchelorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13706206136308395706noreply@blogger.com