The Easiest Way to Get Hundreds of Real Reviews for Your Books on Amazon KDP

TLDRLearn the ARC method to get reviews for your books on Amazon KDP. ARC stands for advanced review copy, where you give a free copy of your book in exchange for an honest review. There are services like Pubby, Get Books Reviewed, and Book Bite that help you get reviews from other authors. These services have a membership system where you earn points by reviewing other books, which you can then use to request reviews for your own book. Additionally, Book Bite offers the option to get reviews for audiobooks, and both Book Bite and Pubby allow you to get verified reviews by setting your book for free on Amazon during a promotion.

Key insights

💡Reviews act as social proof and increase book sales. Getting reviews should be a priority for authors.

📚The ARC method is the most effective way to get reviews. It involves giving away free copies of your book in exchange for reviews.

📝Services like Pubby, Get Books Reviewed, and Book Bite facilitate the exchange of reviews among authors.

🎧Book Bite offers the unique feature of getting reviews for audiobooks by allowing authors to upload promotional codes.

🌟Verified reviews are more valuable than non-verified reviews. Book Bite and Pubby offer options to get verified reviews.

Q&A

How do I get reviews for my book on Amazon KDP?

—Use the ARC method by giving away free copies of your book in exchange for reviews. You can also join services like Pubby, Get Books Reviewed, and Book Bite to get reviews from other authors.

Is it allowed to give away free copies of my book for reviews?

—Yes, as long as you don't incentivize the reviews or make them mandatory. Giving a free copy and asking for an honest review is allowed on Amazon.

Do I need an existing audience to get reviews?

—No, there are services like Pubby, Get Books Reviewed, and Book Bite that allow you to get reviews even if you don't have an audience. You can also ask for reviews from your existing audience or social media following.

How many reviews should I aim for?

—It's recommended to start with at least 15 reviews for your book. However, the more reviews you have, the better. Reviews act as social proof and can influence potential readers to make a purchase.

Can I use these services if I have an Amazon account outside of the US?

—Yes, you can use services like Pubby, Get Books Reviewed, and Book Bite with Amazon accounts from different regions, such as Amazon Canada or Amazon UK. However, it's recommended to confirm with each service to ensure compatibility.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Introduction: The importance of getting reviews for books on Amazon KDP.

02:32Explanation of the ARC (advanced review copy) method, which involves giving free copies of your book in exchange for reviews.

03:49Overview of services like Pubby, Get Books Reviewed, and Book Bite that help authors get reviews from other authors.

06:08Book Bite's unique feature of getting reviews for audiobooks by allowing authors to upload promotional codes.

09:32Importance of verified reviews and the options provided by Book Bite and Pubby to get verified reviews.

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