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Ami: I hope this question hasn’t been asked … this is for all of the reviewers 🙂
I am curious with how you write down your review is all about, especially for blog (I find myself writing reviews differently when I write for blog and when I write for Goodreads for example)
I mean, do you read the book until the end and immediately write review, or you wait for few days to mull your thoughts, or maybe you jot down your thoughts as you read to be included in the review?
Vicki:
I do read books more carefully when I am reviewing them for the blog, and I don’t skip over parts that don’t keep my interest. I don’t have a great memory, so I review as soon as I finish the book so it’s fresh in my mind. I occasionally make notes on things I want to be sure to mention. I do put more effort in the reviews I write for the blog, as opposed to ones I write on Goodreads on my own. In fact I usually just rate a book and write a short comment, and put the time and effort in to blog reviews.
Jen B:
I try to write my reviews right away so I remember everything I wanted to mention. However, this doesn’t happen as much as I’d like. I know a lot of reviewers take notes while they are reading, but that never worked for me. It all depends on where I am when it’s time to write the review. If it is already drafted, I add tags as I go along in my reading. Otherwise, I just try to remember everything when I actually do get the time to sit down and write it.
Roberta:
I wait until the end of the book to write my review. I try to get my thoughts down once i’m done with the book and it’s still fresh in my head. Sometimes, I have to let the book marinate for a day or so after completing it to allow my thoughts to gather.
Dan:
I read so many books that I find I have to write my review immediately after finishing the book, so that I don’t confuse myself and talk about something in Book B in the review for Book A. I don’t take notes because I tend to read a book straight through, cover to cover and HATE coming out of the zone to make notes. I then save my review in Word, and then review it again a couple days later before I post it in our drafts section on WordPress. Many times I end up fine tuning and expanding that original review, but not always.
Cindy:
I tend to read and mull for a few days. I like to get my thoughts in order before I write anything down. Of course, some stories have me wanting to get it all out right away, but that can lead me to trouble so I try to back off and give myself space to calm down.
Sarina:
It really all depends on the book. I try and get my review down the same day but if I need to process it or are having trouble finding the words, I’ll wait a little while. I don’t think I’ve ever put a review off for more than 24 hours though.
Pizzygirl:
I keep notes and initial impressions in my kindle as I read. Then I usually use those to write a first draft. I let it sit a few day and the proof read and finalize before submitting to the blog.
Becca:
I review books as soon as I’m done reading them while the book is fresh in my mind. I’m afraid of forgetting details if I don’t.
Louisa:
I read the whole book first and then set about writing the review. The only time I would make notes while reading the book is if I wanted to remember a certain phrase or line in the book. Once I write the review I leave it saved overnight and go back the next day to read it and make sure it is what I wanted to say and then I submit it.
Dani(elle):
I need to write the review right when I have finished the book otherwise I will pick up another book either for review or to read for myself and I feel like I miss things on the review book.
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Thank you for the question and the answers. I like how you all have a different approach to writing a review. Writing a review right after finishing the book and then mull it over for a few days is my way of doing it.
I write a review Immediately after finishing the book in order to have my thoughts fresh in my mind. And the finish of the book is so important to the overall response. I love all of the reviews on this blog since you don’t sugarcoat something that does not “sit right” with you with the story. And I love the star ratings, the book of the week and month, and just ALL of it every day
Thanks for all the answers. I know I should do reviews right away because I read so much I tend to forget things. But life tends to get in the way & I so I put them off until later. If I find there’s something in particular I want to remember, I’ll write myself a note unless I’m in the car driving.
Thank you for sharing. I like that you all differ in your approaches. I don’t review for a blog but when I write a book for review (ARC, etc) I tend to write while I’m reading these days, or make notes of something that I stood out to me. Not much different actually from when I’m reading for pleasure. Sometimes when I’m just reading for pleasure I do it too but a majority of the time I write after I complete the book.
For me, I think it depends on how I felt about the book in the first place. Time to collect your thoughts can always help, I think.
I read lots and lots of books, so like so many of you, I tend to write the review immediately. Sometimes I’ll post it on Goodreads or Amazon, and the next day go in and edit my review to add something I’ve forgotten. It may not be the best use of my time, but it works for me!
I like to take notes along the way, especially when I want to point out something and I might forget about it. Thinking about it for a moment, I only tend to take notes when I struggle with a book. Helps me to figure out what is bothering me, if I can’t quite grasp it just from reading the book.
If I write something I will post it on goodreads and sometimes on amazon.
I’ve had my eye on AN UNSEEN ATTRACTION for a while, so we’ll see. As for the review process, I’m surprised by the variety. I’m more along the lines of those who take some notes, then write soon after finishing reading.
Thanks for answering my question. It is great to see the process of reviewing from other reviewers. I tend to write reviews immediately after reading too. Although sometimes RL get in the way and I end up only writing bullet points of thoughts and expand it when I am less busy.
Great question: I never stopped to think that the process of reviewing can be as complex as the process of writing
This is great for showcasing how we all have different paths to reaching the same goal. I’m with Dan, if I don’t write something down soon after finishing, I can’t do it. It’s already difficult for me to write reviews, but days later? Forget it!