Writing book reviews is a good way of making money. This method of earning is becoming increasingly popular and can not only be good for making money but can grow your bookshelf and increase your portfolio. If you love to read, then this is something you must do. Writing book reviews is not merely about gaining money. It is a good way to express yourself as it is also about your personal statement of beliefs about this book including its story line and characters among other things.
You can begin making money because the guidelines for writing all book reviews are simple. Start with the title of the book, the author and the publisher in the first paragraph of the review, then write a short summary of the story. Then you will give an evaluation of the story. Do not be afraid to write your personal reaction, include what you liked and didn’t like and how you felt after reading the book.
If you hesitate about capital need before reviewing book, you can go ahead and review a book that is already on your bookshelf. It is wise to start with mostly nonfiction books but if you choose to do a fiction book ensure that it is new. After reviewing a couple of your books you can start requesting books from publishers.
If your reviews have been in the print media send copies to the publishers so they can view your work.
Non-fiction reviews are better for making money as long as you follow additional guidelines. You can run from beginning to a list of topics, to the intended purpose and the audience for the book, to your evaluation of whether it has fulfilled its purpose and then to your overall opinion of the book. While for fiction reviews, start with the beginning, followed by a basic plot, followed by an introduction of the main characters which is followed by the evaluation and then your personal opinion of the book and its contents.
You can publish them in local newspapers or regional magazines if the books you review are of general interest. If the books are more specialized you can use review oriented websites or you can create your own blog if you do not already have one.