One of the readers of Jim Cox's newsletter wanted to know how an author knows when a review is accepted or is going to be published. To which he replied:
Dear Julia:
Thank you for your question. It's a good one, especially for those who are relatively new to the publishing industry.
A. Do a 10 day follow-up email after submitting the book for review and ask the following questions:
1. Did my book (put title here) arrive safely?
2. What is the status of my book with respect to your review process?
3. Is there any further information or assistance I can provide?
2. What is the status of my book with respect to your review process?
3. Is there any further information or assistance I can provide?
B. If your book makes the eligibility cut and is assigned out for review, you will automatically be sent a copy of the review and an email (or snail mail) confirmation notification.
C. If after 14 weeks you haven't received a notification, then again send an email follow-up requesting an update on its status.
No legitimate reviewer or book review publication will object to an author and/or publisher doing a follow-up inquiry as outlined above.
So until next time -- goodbye, good luck, and good reading!
Jim Cox
Midwest Book Review
278 Orchard Drive, Oregon, WI, 53575
The above is a good template to use with all reviewers and review publications.
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