tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10284418.post110724203376950326..comments2008-12-09T20:23:30.538-08:00John Kremerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16486115512048790419noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10284418.post-1107280017093921772005-02-01T09:46:00.000-08:002005-02-01T09:46:00.000-08:00If you want to become a book reviewer, I would start building a portfolio by writing reviews on Amazon.com. It's excellent practice, and your reviews will have far more influence than most media mentions because your opinion is placed at the point of purchase. With this portfolio, you'll have an easier time getting assignments from mainstream publications and websites.<br /><br />Build up enough reviews, along with "Was this review helpful" votes from others, and book publishers will start sending review copies to you. My company routinely pitches high-ranked reviwers on Amazon because their endorsements can lead to sales. Be sure to include your email address on your Amazon "About You" page.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10284418.post-1107275475033773062005-02-01T08:31:00.000-08:002005-02-01T08:31:00.000-08:00I'm new at this. I first heard about bloggers in all of the recent political hostilities and decided I wanted to stay out of that unreliable mess.<br /><br />However, I respect John Kremer and have his newsletters, books, etc. so I now know some blogs are good things.<br /><br />My question: What is the difference in a blog and a discussion board?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com