Reviewer Lists?

[Steve 7,527]

I’ve seen writers ask for reviewers lists on social media from each other and I think there are some lists floating around.

Would it be helpful to start a reviewer list and post it here? It could include the criteria you all look for (availability, preferred format, genre, their platform, ect.)

I can look into a master list that we add to. Is this something that would be helpful? Having an evolving resource like that might be good to have.

If so, please let me know what criteria it should have on it and even reviewers you already have on your list, we can get it started!

[Paromita Mukherjee 1,659]

@Steve when you say reviewers, do you mean Booktubers as well? I recently prepared a list for an author friend of mine who will be self-publishing soon, would be happy to share it here if it is acceptable. 

 

[Steve 7,527]

51 minutes ago, Paromita Mukherjee said:

@Steve when you say reviewers, do you mean Booktubers as well? I recently prepared a list for an author friend of mine who will be self-publishing soon, would be happy to share it here if it is acceptable. 

 

Sure, including booktubers, bloggers, good reads reviewers and so on 

[JCM Berne 49]

Only criterion I look for is whether they are willing to read my book.

So, generally, it matters most what their submission criteria are.

[Paromita Mukherjee 1,659]

Here is the list I compiled:

NB: Links to the socials + business email/PO box address for each of these Booktubers are given in the description box of the sample videos linked.

Part A: Booktubers I watch frequently 

(1) Petrik Leo (Indonesia) - Very influential in the SFF community, on Goodreads and Booktube, and also a very kind, gentle demeanour, always responds to comments despite being a big channel. 
Sample book haul video link where he shouts out indie authors who send him works (time-stamped):

 

(2) Dominish Books (UK) - Very supportive of indie authors and prioritises self-pub reviews. Very nice, always responds to comments.
Sample video:

(3) Steve Talks Books (US) - very supportive of self-pub authors, does author interviews, spoiler discussions with authors. Very calming, kind manner, always responds to comments.
Sample video:

(4) Taylor (Japan) - co-host of Page Chewing forums with Steve Talks Books from (3) here and author PL Stuart. A very nice, friendly demeanor and promotes self-pub authors actively including taking part in the July self-pub/indie accord.
Sample video:

(5) Rachel (Canada) - Very knowledgeable, well-read, friendly. Reviews ARCs and traditionally published books.
Sample video:

 

(6) Bookswithzara (UK) - Reads diversely across a variety of genres, reviews self-published books. 

Sample video: 

 

Part B: Booktubers I know about but watch less frequently

(1) Media Death Cult (US) - pure SF channel with lot of subscribers.
Sample video:

(2) Kitty G (UK) - very long-running SFF channel, has been a prior SPFBO judge for multiple years. 
Sample video:

(3) Andrew's Wizardly Reads (US) -  very friendly, promotes and reviews many self-published books.
Sample video:

(4) Niko's Book Reviews (US) - Very friendly, promotes and reviews self-published novels, SPSFC judge     

Sample video:

(5) Kalanadi (US) - absolutely seasoned SF reader and very fast, in-depth reader. 
Sample video:

 

 

 

 

[Steve 7,527]

I was thinking I could make a Google sheet submission form and let people submit their contact info. Some of the criteria I thought might be useful (feel free to add more that I missed or are important to you)

Name:

Email address:

YouTube:

Instagram:

Twitter:

Blog/website:

TikTok:

Facebook:

Preferred genres (or open):

Timeframe:

Are you currently accepting requests?:

Best way to contact you:

 

[Abaddon 429]

Would asking if they prefer physical or ebook be worth adding? Or if they require one or the other, I've heard some reviewers require physical and won't touch digital.

[Steve 7,527]

On 12/15/2022 at 1:58 PM, Abaddon said:

Would asking if they prefer physical or ebook be worth adding? Or if they require one or the other, I've heard some reviewers require physical and won't touch digital.

Good idea, I'll add that. Will create some Google sheets when I have some time in the next few weeks and start compiling data