In an academic context, a review counts as a publication in and of itself. Remember that as book reviews are generally not peer reviewed, they will not count as peer reviewed publications in the academic context. However, does the same apply to a book review in a non academic context? Book reviews count as publications, … Read more
Every publication has its standard format and general guidelines. Book reviews are no exception to the rule and have a particular word count that should be met and/or not exceeded. A book review is supposed to be around 1,000 words, but it can range from 400 to 2,000 words. This depends on the book being … Read more
Writing book reviews is an excellent way to engage with a book you’ve read and to give potential readers a taste of the experience. Book review blogs are relatively widespread and can be a lucrative career path. Book review blogs are usually not profitable, but people can make money from them. Money made from blogging … Read more
Book reviews can be based on opinions and are not necessarily fact-based. However, before they get published, some book reviews might get peer-reviewed, but then again, most do not. Book reviews are not often peer-reviewed. Book reviews that are not scholarly aren’t peer-reviewed. Continue reading to learn about the instances where a book review does … Read more
There is always a need for content writers, especially as more businesses are expanding into the online world. Content writers can write for themselves or can be hired to create content for other websites and bloggers. This has led many people to wonder about the best way to gain experience as a content writer. Becoming … Read more
If you want to learn how to write an interesting biography, then you have come to the right place! There are many well-known tips on how to simply write a biography, but not a lot on how to make the biography interesting. That’s why we’ve compiled eight different ways that you can engage the audience … Read more
Copywriting is the art of creating compelling written content that engages your audience and can convince them to take an action. These actions can include signing up to your email newsletter, purchasing a product or inquiring about your services. Put simply, copywriting is advertorial or words that sell. It can cover anything from effective sales … Read more
With a lot of emphasis on SEO, it is easy to forget that you need to write content to engage real people, not just to rise in search rankings. Here are five tips to make sure you are able to write engaging content for your audience: 1. Think about your audience It sounds obvious, but … Read more
We’ve all read reviews by critics and reviewers in the past, and wondered about the person behind the review. For performers and creatives the impact of reviews can be considerable, as for audiences a review can determine whether we see a show or not. But is is hard to write a review? Writing a review … Read more
Film is one of the most widespread and influential forms of media on the planet, but what about film critics? Are they still relevant, and if so, what do they contribute to society? Film critics are still relevant today. They offer invaluable insight into how filmmakers can improve, but at a higher level, they provide … Read more