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What are bloggers?

[WPMU DEV - what is a blog?]

Bloggers are people who chronicle their experiences. For this particular case, we're talking about people who chronicle their reading life. This is a catch all term for anyone who talks about books. Originally for those who wrote lengthy reviews or think pieces for blogs on blog sites, it has now transfered to other forms of media like YouTube where one would verbalize &/or visually explain their opinions.

Mind you, there is a difference between talking about bookish things and giving an opinion. Not all bloggers would be considered reviewers, but they usually are.

The vast majority of bloggers do so for free, its a hobby, but for some its a full-time part-time job, a side hustle. They can work independently, with a well established organization/publication, and/or work directly with authors & publishers.

Through various means, a hobbiest & professional blogger can make money. Examples: merch, sponsorships, ads, paid reviews, writing a book, gathering their blog posts into a book, turning a blog post into an article for a publication, paid speaking gigs, blog tours, etc.

[Bellcanread - why you should starta book blog]

[Writer's Row - thinking of working with a blogger?]

What are booktubers?

Bloggers on YouTube.
Also known as Vloggers (video + blog).

This chapter is gonna focus on bloggers & booktubers since they are the most established, but blogging has moved into Instagram (Bookstagram) and Tiktok (Booktok), along with other apps. 

[Thoughs on Tomes - book chat: booktube vs blogging]

[Riley Marie - bootuber & blogger discussion]

Being newer on the scene & shorter forms of reviewing books, Bookstagram and Booktok probably have a less than stellar reputation amongst literally snobs, but their impact has been felt by the market. They are quick to the point and pack a punch.

[The Poptemist - crying on Booktok - what real influence looks like]

[Random Finds Compilation - Welcome to BookTok]

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[Read Bliss - ft. Peace Love Books (Jessica) - How to Bookstagram]

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Blog Tours:

Blog tours are a form of networking for authors.

[emPOWERme.tv - Th3 Writer's Block]

[emPOWERme.tv - Th3 Writer's Block - writers & blog tour hosts speak out about the importance of blog tours, marketing, & social media]

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[Happy Indulgence - 5 important things to being a book blogger]

[mynameismarines - critical vs fun reading]

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HOW TO GET [BLOGGER] BOOK REVIEWS

[Reedsy]

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How TO WRITE BOOK REVIEWS?

[Reedsy]

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[Essay Pro]

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[Yamaha Moriah]

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GIVING NEGATIVE REVIEWS

[mynameismarines]

[Dane Reads]

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TAGGING AUTHORS IN REVIEWS

[Alexa Donne]

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NOT WANTING TO REVIEW

[The Poptemist]

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[Elliot Brookes]

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[Bookslikewoah - how i rate books 2020 livestream]

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Authors behaving badly towards reviewers/readers: Kathleen Hale

[Thoughts on Tombs]

[Page Nomad Writing]

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Authors behaving badly towards reviews/readers : Lauren Hough

[Mina Reads]

[Lizzy Creative]

[Peyton Reads]

[Chroniclesof Noria]

[Jess Owens]

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Authors behaving badly towards reviewers/readers: kidlit authors go after reviewer HowToTrainYourGavin

[Caffeinated Covers]

[Jess Owens]

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[Bookslikewoah - ft Elliot Brookes]

[Bookstagram - ft Alexa Donne]

[Alexa Donne - Authors on Goodreads]

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[Bookish Realm - Adults REVIEW YA & MG Too Harshly]

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Make sure to reach out
to the various reviewers here on WP.

If you're a reviewer or know a reviewer,
please leave a message in the comments.

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