Minisode: Let's Talk About Paid vs. Organic Reviews

We hear a lot about paid reviews and many authors are eager to get their book into these services, but are there drawbacks to paid reviews? In this episode we take a candid look at paid vs. organic reviews - what to look for in paid reviews and what to what out for, and maybe why you need both! April Promotion:Book covers matter, more than a lot of authors realize. So if you’re releasing a book this year, or you’re open to breathing new life into an already existing title by creating a new cover worthy of the bestseller list -- let us help!Rate and leave a review for the show, forward a confirmation or screenshot of your live review to [email protected] and get a discount code for our Book Cover Collaboration!Send us your feedback!Help shape our 2026 content by taking our 30-second listener poll!📱Text Penny & Amy: send us your show feedback, burning marketing questions and new topic ideas! Text the word PODCAST to (888) 402-8940 to sign up to send us messages and receive new episode announcements. And don't forget to save our number!Check out our Book Marketing Jumpstart options if you're ready to take your brand, platform and SEO up a few notches.Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts!Be sure you're following the show: by clicking the + Follow button on the top right of our show page. If you're already following you'll see a ↓ downward arrow.Locate Ratings & Reviews: Scroll down on our podcast page until you find the "Ratings & Reviews" section.Rate the podcast: Click on the stars to give the podcast a rating.Write your review: Under the star rating there will be the most recent review and just below that click "Write a Review" and compose your review in the text box that appears.Save: Once you've written your review, click "Save" to submit it. Can't use Apple Podcasts? Email us your review and we'll put it on our website: info@amarketingexpert....