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Q: How do you turn down a review request?
A:
Oh man, I almost didn't do this one this week because I am hugely embarrassed
about the fact that unwanted review requests usually go into a folder of doom.
This is where my email goes to be "sorted out later".
I always mean to try to write them, but find myself avoiding it because I hate hurting
peoples feelings. I mean how do you do it? Guess I could just email back something
to the point such as: Not interested or Not my style but thanks anyways!
Is it worse to write back a reason why you don't even want to
attempt to read their hard work or to just not respond?
Now I will feel guilty and go through that folder...
Bad blogger!
It's a no win situation. I have tried it both ways, responding and not responding and I've been on the other end of a blogger responding and not responding at all. I think since you were broached you are free to respond whatever way you want without guilt.
ReplyDeleteUnless you already have a relationship with the person who requested the review, why feel guilty? You can't read everything; if you wanted the book, you'd respond promptly. Do you feel bad hanging up on telephone solicitors?
ReplyDeleteIt is difficult, but it can be done graciously.
ReplyDeleteStop by for my full answer.
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Elizabeth
Silver's Reviews
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