Why is so hard to get Amazon review?

Getting an Amazon review is the biggest accomplishment for an indie author. Your book will get noticed as many as you get, especially if these reviews are from successful authors.

Here is a catch: you need to spend 50 dollars a year on books to be a reviewer. Also, you must be careful what you post as a review.

Your review is under conditions.

You can't insult the author.

You can't abuse the author.

You can't be an author's friend to praise his work, you must be objective.

Your review can't be a tool for revenge, to ruin the reputation of other's writers.

If you don't follow the rules, you will be reported and Amazon might delete your account. Also, if you beg other authors for a swap, Amazon can forbid you to review.

So, many readers will not spend 50 dollars on books. They will not have terms to leave reviews. Amazon is cleaning reviews once a year, their algorithm checking eligibility.

Also, some readers expect you will pay for their reviews. Some don't want to post negative reviews, and some expect a return to reading their books.

The number of your reviews can decrease.

No wonder, getting an Amazon review is a reward.

What you can do?

Try to make interest your readers, by making a book in a series.

Try to make a professional cover.

Say thanks to those who review it.

Post their reviews on social media.

Remember, only famous authors get many reviews because once a person is famous, everyone wants a part of stardust. It is an unfair game.

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