Please Don't Beg! by Keith Wheeler is a must-read for authors seeking book reviews without alienating friends or sounding desperate. With practical tips and ethical strategies, Wheeler shows how to request reviews professionally, build a supportive reviewer network, and navigate Amazon’s policies. This concise guide helps writers gain credibility and visibility—while maintaining respect and relationships. A smart solution for authors tired of begging for reviews!
How to Get Book Reviews Without Damaging Relationships – A Look at Please Don’t Beg! by Keith Wheeler
Getting book reviews is one of the biggest challenges authors face—but asking for them can feel awkward, especially when it involves friends and family. In Please Don’t Beg!: How To Get Book Reviews And Keep Your Friends, author and publishing coach Keith Wheeler offers a straightforward, practical, and refreshingly honest guide to doing it the right way.
Wheeler understands the pressure authors feel to collect reviews, especially during a book launch. However, instead of encouraging desperate pleas or pushy tactics, he provides actionable advice for building a reliable and ethical review strategy. From crafting effective review requests to understanding Amazon’s strict guidelines, this book walks authors through the dos and don’ts of review gathering.
One of the key messages is that your integrity—and your personal relationships—should never be sacrificed for book promotion. Wheeler teaches you how to approach potential reviewers with professionalism, authenticity, and respect.
At under 100 pages, Please Don’t Beg! is a quick read packed with value. Whether you're a new indie author or a seasoned writer looking to improve your outreach, this guide will help you gain reviews while keeping your friendships intact—and your dignity, too.
