Hey there! Thanks so much for your interest in One Book More! If you are an author or publisher, I’m happy to provide several book-related services:
Book Reviews
If you are an author or publisher interested in an honest and fair book review, I’m your bibliophile!
* If you request a review of a book that is not the first in the series, I may request a copy of the previous books.
What to Include in a Review Request:
To request a review, please contact me at onebookmorereviews@gmail.com or through my contact page. In your message, please include the following:
- Title & Series Name
- Author
- Genre
- Release Date
- Synopsis
- Relevant links (Goodreads, Amazon, etc)
Genres I Prefer:
- Young Adult/New Adult
- Adult fiction: romance, fantasy, science fiction, paranormal, women’s fiction
- Poetry
Genres I Avoid:
- Horror
- Thriller
- Business
- Religion
- Politics
Formats I Accept:
- ARC
- Hard Copy
- Ebook
- Mobi
- Epub or pdf
After the Review Request:
I receive requests every day for book reviews. Unfortunately, there isn’t enough time in the day to read them all! The woes of an obsessive reader! 🙂 Therefore, I only respond to the requests that I accept. Additionally, acceptance of a book does not always guarantee a review.
My timeline for reviewing a book depends on my current reading schedule and TBR list. However, I usually review a book 2-3 weeks upon accepting the request unless otherwise specified. Please let me know in your request if you have a specific date that you want your review posted.
I post reviews on my blog, Goodreads, and Book Bub. I can also post reviews on Amazon and Barnes & Noble if requested.
Interviews, Giveaways, Reveals, and Guest Posts
I love to promote the authors whose books I enjoy! Some effective promotions include interviews, giveaways, cover reveals, excerpt reveals, and guest posts.
If you are interested in any of these options in addition to a review, please contact me at onebookmorereviews@gmail.com or through my contact page.
Beta Reading
As a beta reader, I offer in-depth feedback on your manuscript before it reaches its final stage. I focus on the story’s overall structure, characters, pacing, and emotional impact to help you refine your book and make it the best it can be.
What I Offer:
1. In-Line Comments: I’ll leave notes directly on the manuscript so you can see my thoughts exactly where they apply in the text.
2. Feedback Report: I’ll provide a 2-5 page report with my feedback on the following:
- Plot and Pacing: Is the story engaging? Are there any slow spots, or does the pacing feel rushed? Is the plot coherent and logical, with clear progression?
- Character Development: Are the characters believable? Do they grow throughout the story, and are their motivations clear? Are secondary characters well-developed or do they feel flat?
- World-Building: Does your world feel real and immersive? Are the rules of the world consistent, and is the setting fleshed out enough for readers to visualize it?
- Dialogue: Does the dialogue feel natural and true to the characters? Are there moments where it feels stilted or overly expository?
- Emotional Engagement: Does the story evoke the right emotions at the right moments, keeping readers emotionally invested?
- Conflict and Tension: Does conflict and tension keep readers hooked? Are the stakes clear and high enough to maintain interest throughout the story?
- Theme and Message: Does the story communicate a clear theme or message? Does it resonate with the overall tone of the manuscript?
- Narrative Voice and Style: Is the narrative voice consistent throughout? Does it match the tone of the story and genre? Is the style engaging, or does it need more refinement?
- Reading Experience: I give my honest perspective as a reader—what I loved, what confused me, and where I felt disconnected.
- Personalized Questions: I’ll answer up to 10 specific questions you have about your manuscript.
If you are interested in this service, please contact me via email at onebookmorereviews@gmail.com or through my contact page.
Beta reading does not include proofreading and editing.
Proofreading
My proofreading service provides a final polish to ensure your manuscript is reviewed with meticulous attention to technical precision, readability, and style. Designed to enhance clarity and maintain your unique voice, this service helps you present a professional, engaging work that resonates with your readers. I approach each project collaboratively, offering constructive support throughout the editing process, so you can feel confident in the quality of your manuscript as it moves toward publication.
What I Offer:
1. Comprehensive Report: A summary document detailing key areas of improvement. This includes:
- Consistency Checks: Analysis of capitalization, hyphenation, formatting, and terminology to maintain a cohesive style throughout the manuscript.
- Corrections to Spelling, Grammar, and Punctuation: Feedback on typos, grammar mistakes, and punctuation errors to make your writing clean and professional.
- Clarity and Style Enhancements: Adjustments that improve readability and ensure a consistent tone and style, allowing each passage to clearly reflect your voice.
- Refinements to Sentence Structure and Flow: Insight into sentence-level issues, addressing awkward or unclear phrasing to create a natural flow and effortless reading experience.
- Review of Tone and Tense Consistency: Assessment of narrative tone, character voice, and verb tense to support a seamless and immersive reading experience.
2. In-line Comments: Precise, actionable feedback placed directly in your manuscript, highlighting areas for improvement and offering suggestions in real time.
3. Customized Vocabulary and Style Suggestions: Thoughtful recommendations for word choice and style that enhance readability while preserving your tone and character voice.
Sensitivity Reading
Ensuring respectful and authentic representation can make a powerful difference for your readers. I’m dedicated to helping authors address sensitive topics with care, and my sensitivity reading service offers a perspective informed by experience and research, helping you approach delicate topics with care and making your story inclusive, relatable, and respectful of all readers. Subjects I focus on include but are not limited to:
- Abuse: Analysis of how abuse and its effects are portrayed, with a focus on realistic trauma responses, respectful language, and avoiding glamorization or trivialization of abusive situations.
- Chronic Illness: Guidance on the portrayal of chronic illness, focusing on the realistic impacts on daily life and interpersonal relationships, as well as addressing common misconceptions.
- Eating Disorders: Suggestions on how to handle eating disorder representation, focusing on realism, appropriate language, and awareness of the potential for triggering content.
- Mental Health and Mental Illness: Feedback on how mental health struggles and mental illness are depicted, including considerations for realistic portrayals, respectful language, and avoiding common misrepresentations or stigmas.
- Plus Size Representation: Insight into the portrayal of and language toward plus-sized characters, ensuring they are represented positively, authentically, and free from stereotypes.
What I Offer:
1. Comprehensive Report: A detailed report that addresses potential issues in character portrayal, dialogue, plot elements, and general language use. The report will cover any areas where adjustments could help avoid stereotypes or misrepresentations.
2. In-line Comments: I will leave direct comments within the manuscript, highlighting specific areas with feedback or suggestions for improvement.
3. Constructive Suggestions: Rather than simply identifying issues, I’ll provide actionable suggestions on how to improve character development, plot points, or other elements that relate to the areas covered.
If you are interested in any of these options or would like more information about a bundle deal, please email me at onebookmorereviews@gmail.com with your request. I look forward to hearing from you!
