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5 Reasons You WANT Negative Reviews

At http://www.bookdaily.com/authorresource/blog/post/1269353

Rainy Kaye January 30, 2013

We all strive for excellence in our work. Sometimes, though, others don't think we measure up. It can be annoying, heartbreaking, or downright infuriating. Others will remind us that not everything is everyone's cup of steeped leaf water, and we'll eventually put down the chocolate, or wine, and get on with our existence.

But could it be we actually need negative reviews? Yes!

Here are five reasons why:

Congratulations! You're real. In the throes of self publishing and sock puppet reviews, it's important to establish a piece of work—and the creator behind it—is honest. One of the surest ways to do this is by receiving negative reviews. Since nothing is universally loved, not even Harry Potter, then a book with only five-star reviews is bound to raise a few eyebrows.

Marketing: You're doing it right. When a book is first born, it usually finds itself passed around from one loving supporter to another. And that's okay. Eventually, though, your baby will have to find its legs and start exploring the world. That means it will be outside the safety of the village, and into the wild. And some things out there will want to have it for breakfast. In short, if your book hasn't garnered a few negative reviews, you haven't sent it out far enough.

Welcome to the classroom. Before publication, a book should have been revised, beta read, and edited. Even with all that, your manuscript likely only saw less than a dozen people. Once out in the world, it—hopefully—will reach hundreds, or even thousands of readers. Among all the voices, some might ring true with thoughts and opinions no one had considered before. Don't dismiss constructive criticism just because it was accompanied by a one-star.

In the words of Picard. Anyone with even the slightest bit of knowledge about a marketing will tell you that word of mouth is the best way to promote anything. This means you need people to talk about the book. Negative reviews often generate conversation among readers. No need to get involved. Just let it run its course. Engaged readers pique curiosity along the way.

It's good for the soul. Praise is nice. If you managed to see a book through from start to finish, you've earned all the bubbly feedback. But even Shakespeare had critics (and now entire classrooms pick his work apart). Sometimes it takes a negative review or two to keep us grounded and, therefore, real to our fans.

No one likes negative reviews. It's okay to be privately hurt or even angry about... ( more at http://www.bookdaily.com/authorresource/blog/post/1269353 )

About the Author:
Rainy Kaye is an aspiring overlord. In the mean time, she runs Book and Blog Services, blogs at Rainy of The Dark, and is preparing to debut an epic paranormal series all from her lair somewhere in Phoenix, Arizona. When not planning world domination, Rainy can be found appeasing her inner geek or traveling to strange parts of the world. She is fueled by coffee, encouraged by chocolate, and lives in fear of the household felines plotting her demise. She's married to a man who excels at humoring her.

Beta Readers: What they are and why we need them

At http://melissafoster.com/content/beta-readers-what-they-are-and-why-we-need-them

Beta Readers: What are they and why we need them

I'm asked every week about beta readers. Do authors need them? Why? Are you losing sales by offering your manuscript to others first? Will they change your story? HOLD ON! Slow down, and let's take a look.

Beta readers are readers who read your manuscript for more than just its enjoyment value. Betas read your work with a critical eye, looking for pace, characterization, spelling and grammar errors, and general flow of the story.

Are beta readers editors?

No, beta readers are not editors. They will typically catch easy-to-spot errors, but it is not their job to be the editor of your work. You should hire a professional, experienced editor (structural and developmental) and copy editor/proofreader.

Why do we need beta readers?

As authors, we already know the backstory of every character, the settings we want to convey. We know where they our characters are heading, the trouble they will endure, and even what they are thinking—the problem is that because we know these things, we are not really reading the story. We are reading the story as we already know it to be, and many times, what we know, leads us to write a less fleshed out story. Beta readers can pick up on inconsistencies and pieces of the story that were left out (because they existed only in our heads and never made it to the story). Beta readers can tell us if our characters are likable, relatable, and interesting. They can show us how the actions and/or dialogue may be misinterpreted by readers. Beta readers help our stories become the best they can be before hitting the shelves.

Isn't that what editors do?

Yes and no. Structural and developmental editors are looking for pace, characterizations, and flow of the story, from an editorial standpoint. Professional and experienced editors are trained to look for story structure, which readers are not. Editors, for example, will look for goals of your protagonist and the speed at which they progress, differentiations between characters' dialogue and mannerisms. Editors evaluate the changes that your characters move through in the book, consistent point of view, and pace of the story in a way that most beta readers cannot.  Copy editors and proofreaders are looking for grammatical errors and typos—a job that is not sufficiently handled by beta readers. Think of beta readers as your pre-publishing audience, and editors as the ones who take your book from a great read to a polished novel.

What should I look for in a beta reader?

Many authors ask their best friends and family members to be beta readers. That can be helpful, if your friends and family members can give you honest, even to the point of harsh, criticism without worrying about your reaction. However, I also suggest that you find authors whose work you respect and find to be well written. On the World Literary Cafe there is a Beta Reader and Critique Groups forum where you can connect with others and find beta readers, or look for sites like Critique Circle. Take your time. Finding strong beta readers who enjoy your genre and understand the basics of strong writing can take time. 

When do we hire beta readers?

Some beta readers receive manuscripts chapter by chapter, while others wait to read until the manuscripts are complete and have already been edited. The way you work with your beta reader will depend on what your goal is while working with them. Working with beta readers before structural editing may not be wise, as your story can change dramatically during the structural editing... ( more at http://melissafoster.com/content/beta-readers-what-they-are-and-why-we-need-them )

Article written by Melissa Foster, founder of Fostering Success, World Literary Café, and The Women's Nest, as well as a bestselling award-winning author.