Comments on: Become a Book Review Ninja: 10 Steps to Mastery http://writetodone.com/2010/06/23/become-a-book-review-ninja-10-steps-to-mastery/ Unmissable articles on writing Tue, 22 May 2012 03:47:49 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.1 By: Marci http://writetodone.com/2010/06/23/become-a-book-review-ninja-10-steps-to-mastery/#comment-14737 Marci Wed, 22 Sep 2010 19:23:38 +0000 http://writetodone.com/?p=2708#comment-14737 Scott, Great blog and post! I knew I would refer back to it some day. I have one question - Do you ask permission before reviewing a book? I don't want to step on anyone's toes or break copywrite rules. Scott, Great blog and post! I knew I would refer back to it some day. I have one question – Do you ask permission before reviewing a book? I don’t want to step on anyone’s toes or break copywrite rules.

]]> By: June writing links: book review ninja edition « Fog City Writer http://writetodone.com/2010/06/23/become-a-book-review-ninja-10-steps-to-mastery/#comment-13651 June writing links: book review ninja edition « Fog City Writer Wed, 30 Jun 2010 17:09:47 +0000 http://writetodone.com/?p=2708#comment-13651 [...] always wanted to be a ninja. Probably “book review ninja” is as close as I’m going to [...] [...] always wanted to be a ninja. Probably “book review ninja” is as close as I’m going to [...]

]]> By: Scott Dinsmore http://writetodone.com/2010/06/23/become-a-book-review-ninja-10-steps-to-mastery/#comment-13631 Scott Dinsmore Tue, 29 Jun 2010 05:27:28 +0000 http://writetodone.com/?p=2708#comment-13631 Thanks Aileen. I hope this gives you a few more things to look for both when evaluating books to read and reviews on those books. And if you are ever looking for some personal development books to dive into, please let me know. I am happy to suggest. Just tell me what life situation you're facing. Odds are that I've come across a book that could shed a little useful light. Thanks so much for reading, Scott Thanks Aileen. I hope this gives you a few more things to look for both when evaluating books to read and reviews on those books. And if you are ever looking for some personal development books to dive into, please let me know. I am happy to suggest. Just tell me what life situation you’re facing. Odds are that I’ve come across a book that could shed a little useful light.

Thanks so much for reading,
Scott

]]> By: Scott Dinsmore http://writetodone.com/2010/06/23/become-a-book-review-ninja-10-steps-to-mastery/#comment-13630 Scott Dinsmore Tue, 29 Jun 2010 05:23:57 +0000 http://writetodone.com/?p=2708#comment-13630 I am so glad Manal. I hope it helps you produce even more powerful future posts. I look forward to seeing what you come up with. Enjoy the adventure, Scott I am so glad Manal. I hope it helps you produce even more powerful future posts. I look forward to seeing what you come up with.

Enjoy the adventure,
Scott

]]> By: Scott Dinsmore http://writetodone.com/2010/06/23/become-a-book-review-ninja-10-steps-to-mastery/#comment-13629 Scott Dinsmore Tue, 29 Jun 2010 05:22:08 +0000 http://writetodone.com/?p=2708#comment-13629 Agreed Murlu. It's easy to forget to jump in the reader's shoes. That quick change in thinking can open up a whole new and more powerful way of expressing your message to the reader. Talk in terms of their benefit and you might really help someone out. That's the best part about it. Happy Reading, -Scott Agreed Murlu. It’s easy to forget to jump in the reader’s shoes. That quick change in thinking can open up a whole new and more powerful way of expressing your message to the reader. Talk in terms of their benefit and you might really help someone out. That’s the best part about it.

Happy Reading,
-Scott

]]> By: Scott Dinsmore http://writetodone.com/2010/06/23/become-a-book-review-ninja-10-steps-to-mastery/#comment-13628 Scott Dinsmore Tue, 29 Jun 2010 05:20:09 +0000 http://writetodone.com/?p=2708#comment-13628 Ah ha. The metaphorical quiver. Can never have enough arrows in that one! Thanks so much Doug. Scott Ah ha. The metaphorical quiver. Can never have enough arrows in that one!

Thanks so much Doug.

Scott

]]> By: Scott Dinsmore http://writetodone.com/2010/06/23/become-a-book-review-ninja-10-steps-to-mastery/#comment-13627 Scott Dinsmore Tue, 29 Jun 2010 05:19:17 +0000 http://writetodone.com/?p=2708#comment-13627 I could not agree more Sarah. That would have been valuable to include in the post. I almost took it for granted as I do quite a bit of reading as is. And getting to know the author does not have to just happen through their other books, but also watching videos, listening to interviews or reading their blog are all great ways to get a little closer to them. The best is to reach out and create a real connection. Anytime an author gives their contact info and asks that readers get in touch, I make it a point to reach out with a phone call, email or even some snail mail. It's amazing how often they will respond quickly and with a ton of excitement and appreciation that I enjoyed their book. Thanks for adding this Sarah, Scott I could not agree more Sarah. That would have been valuable to include in the post. I almost took it for granted as I do quite a bit of reading as is. And getting to know the author does not have to just happen through their other books, but also watching videos, listening to interviews or reading their blog are all great ways to get a little closer to them. The best is to reach out and create a real connection. Anytime an author gives their contact info and asks that readers get in touch, I make it a point to reach out with a phone call, email or even some snail mail. It’s amazing how often they will respond quickly and with a ton of excitement and appreciation that I enjoyed their book.

Thanks for adding this Sarah,
Scott

]]> By: Scott Dinsmore http://writetodone.com/2010/06/23/become-a-book-review-ninja-10-steps-to-mastery/#comment-13626 Scott Dinsmore Tue, 29 Jun 2010 05:15:29 +0000 http://writetodone.com/?p=2708#comment-13626 My pleasure Karen. As long as you're thinking primarily about what will most positively impact your reader, then you are in good shape. And that goes for everything, not just book reviews. It goes for any blog post, phone call, presentation or in person interaction. It's a good rule of thumb. So glad it helped. -Scott My pleasure Karen. As long as you’re thinking primarily about what will most positively impact your reader, then you are in good shape. And that goes for everything, not just book reviews. It goes for any blog post, phone call, presentation or in person interaction. It’s a good rule of thumb.

So glad it helped.

-Scott

]]> By: Scott Dinsmore http://writetodone.com/2010/06/23/become-a-book-review-ninja-10-steps-to-mastery/#comment-13625 Scott Dinsmore Tue, 29 Jun 2010 05:13:26 +0000 http://writetodone.com/?p=2708#comment-13625 Thanks Jean. Have fun with it. The easiest way to pick a book is to think of the ones that have had the most powerful impact on your life. Usually there are a few books that really stand out. I read maybe 5-10x as many books as I actually review because I want to be sure I am only sharing what I think is really going to make a difference for the most people. Can't wait to see what you review. Please share it when you do. Happy Reading (and writing), Scott Thanks Jean. Have fun with it. The easiest way to pick a book is to think of the ones that have had the most powerful impact on your life. Usually there are a few books that really stand out. I read maybe 5-10x as many books as I actually review because I want to be sure I am only sharing what I think is really going to make a difference for the most people. Can’t wait to see what you review. Please share it when you do.

Happy Reading (and writing),
Scott

]]> By: Scott Dinsmore http://writetodone.com/2010/06/23/become-a-book-review-ninja-10-steps-to-mastery/#comment-13624 Scott Dinsmore Tue, 29 Jun 2010 05:10:20 +0000 http://writetodone.com/?p=2708#comment-13624 It takes a lot of training, but the training is the best part! I cannot believe how long I went with the book title as my post title. I guess that's just the easiest path but it's amazing the difference it can make. Just like Leo and Mary say non stop in their Bootcamps. There are some titles that are awesome how they are. For instance: The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich. Or: Inbound Marketing: Get Found Using Google, Social Media, and Blogs. Those are pretty powerful as is. It's no surprise that Inbound Marketing has a cathy title as they are the first ones to teach me the importance of a title not only for reader's interest but also for SEO and SEM. Their book Inbound Marketing is unbelievably powerful. Here's a link to the review if you're interested: http://www.readingforyoursuccess.com/get-found-using-google-social-media-and-blogs-inbound-marketing. Such powerful material here. Thanks so much, Scott It takes a lot of training, but the training is the best part! I cannot believe how long I went with the book title as my post title. I guess that’s just the easiest path but it’s amazing the difference it can make. Just like Leo and Mary say non stop in their Bootcamps. There are some titles that are awesome how they are. For instance: The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich. Or: Inbound Marketing: Get Found Using Google, Social Media, and Blogs. Those are pretty powerful as is.

It’s no surprise that Inbound Marketing has a cathy title as they are the first ones to teach me the importance of a title not only for reader’s interest but also for SEO and SEM. Their book Inbound Marketing is unbelievably powerful. Here’s a link to the review if you’re interested: http://www.readingforyoursuccess.com/get-found-using-google-social-media-and-blogs-inbound-marketing. Such powerful material here.

Thanks so much,
Scott

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