April 1 starts the A-to-Z blogging challenge for 2023.
This year I decided I’m going to share alphabetical book reviews. Before becoming an Indie author, I hadn’t really been aware of the importance of reviews. As I started immersing myself in online writing webinars and conferences, the question of reviews came up a lot. One of the biggest things I learned, is that reviews encourage the algorithm to show a book to other readers who might enjoy it which makes reviews a critical element of a book’s early success! A review can be short and simple; the key is honesty. Besides driving the algorithm reviews gently grab readers’ attention and can encourage them to try reading the book themselves, as well as tell retailers that the product is worth their time. In addition, reviews can be like a virtual hug that can motivate future writing projects.
With all that in mind, I decided that A-to-Z reviews would be a great theme. Reviews will be on Independently Published books as well as Traditionally Published and a range of genres. I hope you will stop in and share your thoughts on the books you’re reading. Perhaps we can connect on Goodreads to share more book ideas and reviews: Shari Marshall.
Please feel free to leave the link to your theme reveal in the comment section below so that I can pop in for a virtual visit. Best of luck with the 2023 A-to-Z blogging challenge.
By Shari Marshall – 2023
Brewing Coffee, Twisting Words & Breaking Pencils 
I’m looking forward to reading your A to Z writings again. Here is the link to my 2023 A to Z Reveal, which won’t become accessible until a little after midnight U.S. Eastern Daylight Time, on March 12, when the Reveal sign-up opens. https://www.hdhstory.net/Storyblog/?p=3387
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Thanks for stopping in. And thank you for leaving your link, I look forward to checking it out in a few days.
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I’m looking forward to your reviews, and likely adding to my TBR list.
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Thanks, Deborah. I can’t wait to share. See you in April.
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This will be nice, I always am interested in books I’ve not read. Gives me ideas!
https://lisasgardenadventureinoregon.blogspot.com/2023/03/blogging-from-to-z-april-challenge-2023.html
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Yes, I picked up a few titles during A-to-Z last year from people who were doing book Reviews. Its also where I got the idea from for my theme this year.
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You are right, reviews do feel like a hug every time 🙂 Lovely theme. Can never have enough books in one’s TBR pile 😀
The Multicolored Diary
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I just started reading Stephen King’s “A Memoir of the Craft On Writing.” Have you read it? Just a few pages in he talks about an event from his childhood that prepared him for reviews (I presume he’s referring to the less than favourable ones), it made me laugh.
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Awesome this sounds like something I’ll be reading through out the month of April.
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Thanks for the support Bridgina. Are you participating in A-to-Z? Can you drop your link in the comments so I can head your way.
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I am, I’m doing my A to Z on Creating Characters. Here you go, this is the link to my blog. https://theroadtobeingapublishedwriter.blogspot.com/
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Fun! I’m heading your way now. Thanks for the link.
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I’m looking forward to your book reviews!
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Thanks, Joy. Are you participating in A-to-Z? Do you have a link you can share in the comments?
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Yep! http://www.joyweesemoll.com/2023/03/11/theme-reveal-atozchallenge-sundaysalon/
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Perfect, thank you.
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You are doing A-Z book reviews, I am doing A-Z Movies, now we just need to find the folks that are doing A-Z T.V. shows and podcasts. Good luck!
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A-to-Z movies will be fun. I look forward to following along. Thanks for stopping in, Dave.
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My theme is similar to your and I guess thats why I chose to read it. Looking forward to the reviews as I am always on a look out for a good read. Wish you all the best and there is a link to mine https://www.shalzmojo.in/2023/03/bookish-endorsements-theme-reveal-atozchallenge-2023/
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I checked it out. Bookish Endorsements sounds fun. Can’t wait to follow along.
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I totally agree!
Reviews really do help!!!
Looking forward to reading more from you!
Stopping by from A-Z
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Thanks for stopping in and thank you for leaving a link.
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Ok, this will be fun. I am always looking for new books to read. I am looking forward to seeing what you post all month.
The Other Side | Blogging A to Z Theme Reveal: Doctor Who
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