Hello to all my wonderful followers and to hopefully some potential new ones! This Friday I’m participating in The Book Bloggers hop which is hosted by Jennifer at
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This week’s question from the hop is...
“When you write reviews, do you write them as you are reading or wait until you have read the entire book?”
My answer: Before I write a review I always, always make notes on the book whilst and straight after I’m done reading it in a notebook. I have categories set up and I write my thoughts on them underneath like plot, characters, writing etc; then when I’m done filling in my thoughts on those I’ll jot down any random thoughts I have about the book. Then when I’m next online I’ll cobble together all of my opinions and turn it into a review. I’ve only been doing this for a couple of weeks now before I’d just sit down at the computer and write whatever came to mind but I’ve found doing this so much better so I don’t forget anything I want to include. So in short I guess I do both!
Brilliant question this week. I look forward to finding out how everybody else writes their reviews! I hope your all enjoying my blog and if you like what you see follows and comments would be much appreciated, Hope you all have a great weekend :-)
This week’s question from the hop is...
“When you write reviews, do you write them as you are reading or wait until you have read the entire book?”
My answer: Before I write a review I always, always make notes on the book whilst and straight after I’m done reading it in a notebook. I have categories set up and I write my thoughts on them underneath like plot, characters, writing etc; then when I’m done filling in my thoughts on those I’ll jot down any random thoughts I have about the book. Then when I’m next online I’ll cobble together all of my opinions and turn it into a review. I’ve only been doing this for a couple of weeks now before I’d just sit down at the computer and write whatever came to mind but I’ve found doing this so much better so I don’t forget anything I want to include. So in short I guess I do both!
Brilliant question this week. I look forward to finding out how everybody else writes their reviews! I hope your all enjoying my blog and if you like what you see follows and comments would be much appreciated, Hope you all have a great weekend :-)
Hi, Jess! Just hopping by! I'm already a follower of your blog.
ReplyDeleteWow, you're a bit organized there. Haha! Though I also take note/markings while reading.:)
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Musings of a Reader Happy
Notes are always a must when you decide to review a book. It is always easy to remember, same as bookmarking :) Dropping by via the hop. Also became a follower through GFC. If you have the time, come visit me over Cladestine Sanctuary and don't forget to enter the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteHello!Already a follower.Just dropping in to say hi!
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ReplyDeleteHi, you are so very systematic. I don't take notes while reading unless its non-fiction. If the story is memorable, it tends to stick to my mind and i just let the thoughts flow into a new post. =)
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great blog! I'm a new follower :)
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I want to start doing this again... I used to do this in college all the time and I felt I really *understood* the book better that way.
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I already follow too! but to answer your question... I tend to write my reviews after I am done reading the whole book. I usually tell myself to make a mental note of something while reading, and most of the time I remember to write about it in my review. I've found though, I have to write my review pretty fresh after I'm done reading or else I'll lose all thoughts together! I should probably start writing stuff down like you do, haha.
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Hi ! I'm a firm believer of finding the way that works best for you when reviewing. Whether you write notes or not, the goal is to write a meaningful review that sparks excitement in those that read it. Me, I'm a note taker. I love including any insight I get and with a crappy memory, note taking is vital. Go with what works :)
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Hello! Found your blog through Follow Friday - very cute. I'm a new follower :)
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Hello, I am brand new to the book blog-o-sphere. It is a great place here.
ReplyDeleteI wait until I'm finished reading. I do carry a notepad just for keeping tabs on good quotes from each book I read.
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