I’m not a literary snob—I promise. But after reading three self-published books in a row that felt like rough drafts, I have some thoughts. Here’s my honest, slightly sarcastic take on the current state of indie publishing, from a reader who just wants a well-written story that doesn’t need a red pen.
A Synopsis Is Not a Review (And Other Bookish PSAs)
While perusing book blogs for actual reviews, I noticed a baffling trend: a whole lot of “reviews” are just copy-pasted blurbs with a few emoji-filled reactions. Here’s the thing—recapping the jacket copy isn’t reviewing the book. Let’s talk about what real book reviews should look like.
