Encouraging Reviews

[Alex Bragi]

Sometimes too i feel a little inadequate after more eloquent reviewers have written and all i want to say is "Yeah, what he said." Perhaps others who have trouble expressing things verbally might have the same problem.

Never underestimate yourself like that. If you can read a story, you can write a review. You and I are the people authors write for; something that jars us may jar others. Something that we really like about a story will more than likely appeal to others. Authors, good authors, need to know these things and will welcome your comments.

I also agree with janie about not reviewing a great story because everything has been said before. I am reticent about repeating what others have already said and so don't end up reviewing, mostly anyway. I don't think any system would change that and it is only the rare case when the story is so good other people have already articulated most of the praise you can give.

I have never heard an author complain that they had received too many high ratings or great reviews. Don’t hold back, Jason.