Tips for Writing Good Book Reviews
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The Art of the Book ReviewA handy guide to writing a winning book critique.
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How do I write a book review?This Guardian article gives tips for writing reviews of children's books.
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Purdue OWL: Book ReviewThis resource discusses book reviews and how to write them.
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The Writing Center (at UNC-Chapel Hill)This handout will help you write a book review, a report or essay that offers a critical perspective on a text. It offers a process and suggests some strategies for writing book reviews.
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Writing Academic Book ReviewsThis column aims to demystify the process with a basic how-to guide for writing academic book reviews and getting them published.
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Resources for Finding Places to Publish Reviews
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A Library Writer's BlogPlenty of publishing opportunities are published here with great frequency, including book review opportunities. Take advantage of the RSS feed.
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Booklist OnlineBooklist is a Book Review magazine that reviews media from all over the spectrum.
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Library JournalLibrary Journal reviews many, many different kinds of media and has a large readership. They are often looking for reviewers.
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Brian Flota
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Carrier Library, Room 128
540-568-6779
Carrier Library, Room 128
540-568-6779