Tell Me Something Tuesday is hosted by Rainy Day Ramblings and discusses a wide range of topics from books to blogging.
Question: Do you procrastinate writing reviews?
Answer:
I can only write a decent review if I have feeeeeel something about the book I just read. Sometimes it hits me right away and other times it can take up to a few weeks of processing what I’ve read for it to hit me.
I do jot down a few key/factual points as soon as I finish and then wait until the emotional part of the review hits me to round it out. In true cliche form - this usually happens right when I'm about to fall asleep (I keep a notebook next to my bed) or in the shower. lol
There have been only a handful of books that I either LOVED or HATED and the words just flowed out of me as soon as I closed the cover.
And of course, if I’m on a review deadline (which I try to avoid these days) I have to make it work when it’s due.
I would say that I write most of my reviews within a few days to a week on average though.
How about you? Do you write your reviews right away or give yourself a little time between finishing the book and writing you review?
Heck yeah! Ha ha though truthfully- not really? Usually I try to write the review within a day or so- otherwise it nags at me. :)
ReplyDeleteI have key points I want to make right away but I need at least a few days to get my thoughts in order. Sometimes weeks. I'm surprised I even remember anything because I'll read 3-4 other books in the meantime.
DeleteI need to have the book fresh in my mind in order to write what I consider a proper review - so, when I set on writing one, I reread the book even if I've already read it 87 times LOL. I know, it sounds like a school assignment, but I swear I have fun!
ReplyDeleteWhatever works!!!
DeleteI have to have feelings lol I think my reviews are less formal and more how a book makes me feel so it's either there or it isn't.
But I used to write more formal reviews back in the day. I guess I don't have the energy for that anymore lol
I end up on average posting the review 2-3 months after reading it unless there is a deadline from the author that they need it done by. It takes me hours to finish a book review even using the notes I took while reading it! I find it hard to get motivated to write them at times but I do want them on my blog!
ReplyDeleteI usually write my review in stages unless it just hits me. I jot down a few sentences, then add a few thoughts here and there. Then really hunker down and make sense of it when I'm ready to post.
DeleteI like when words just flooooow. Other times nothing comes out
ReplyDeleteExactly. I don't like forcing a review. It's either there or it isn't for me lol And then it could take 5 minutes or 5 weeks.
DeleteHmm! Interesting.
ReplyDeleteI sometimes find myself writing a review straight away but as is happening more and more often I find myself relying on post-it-notes; Post-it-notes to remind myself of key points & Post-it-notes on which I've written notes.
That's what I do most of the time. Problem is - they are scattered all over my house instead of stuck to the book lol
DeleteI used to be practically obsessive about writing reviews immediately after finishing a book. But somewhere along the line I fell out of the habit and now I’m almost always hopelessly behind. I need to get back on the ball!
ReplyDeleteSame. I was great at cranking out the reviews as soon as I was done and on schedule. And I blogged 7 days a week back then!!!
DeleteI think I just like to read more than review these days so it's more of a struggle.
I write down some of my thoughts as I'm reading a book, but there are times that I don't have any (or I'm too caught up in the story). I usually write my reviews within a day or two of finishing the book, but there are times when I don't have a lot to say. Those books I'll save for a Mini Reviews post!
ReplyDeleteLindsi @ Do You Dog-ear?
Same with the minis and I'm doing more of those these days.
DeleteI usually write the review as I'm reading the book so I don't forget anything that I want to add to the finished review. I take notes and outline the review as I read.
ReplyDeleteI used to do that but I'm lazy now I guess lol
DeleteLately I've only only been moved to write reviews that make me feel as well. Otherwise, it's a mini review!
ReplyDeleteYeah. I really need to feel something these days or else I write the most boring reviews ever.
DeleteOnt eh other hand the FEELS reviews don't say much either lol
i'm kind of over reviewing maybe???
I know what you mean, most of the times the words don’ t flow unless I really loved or hated the book. I hate having to find things to say.
ReplyDeleteExactly. I have to feel an extreme for the words to flow and otherwise I need awhile to come up with my *angle*
DeleteSame I usually don't post a review immediately unless it's absolutely necessary and I do quick note so I remember certain elements.
ReplyDeleteTori @ In Tori Lex
I'll jot down a few sentences right after. Anything important or any strong feelings I had then flesh it out later.
DeleteI highlight and take notes while I read as well. I am old, and have CRS often. I sort of need to write the review as close to finishing as possible, because then I can capture my emotions best. But, like you said, if I am not having strong feelings, it is difficult for me to write the review, and then I procrastinate
ReplyDeleteI take less notes now but I love highlighting when it's an e-book! So much easier.
DeleteI usually know what I want to say right after I finish but not quite how to say it - that can take me anywhere from a day to a few weeks until I have a eureka moment lol
I have actually had to stop myself from reading ahead for review books because I am SO bad at doing reviews in a timely fashion! I would read a book 6 months before it published, then have literally NO idea what I thought about it by the time I needed to write a review! So now, I only will read review books no more than a month ahead. Because I guarantee I am writing the thing about 2 hours before it posts! Oops?
ReplyDeleteI had to stop that years ago. Even if I did write a review right away it was so long ago that when I post it closer to the release date I don't remember it at all for when people want to discuss.
DeleteThat makes sense, sounds like a good method. I used to wait a bit to process, but nowadays I forget things so easily I'm like, "MUST REVIEW IMMEDIATELY WHILE BOOK IS STILL CLEAR IN MY HEAD" lol.
ReplyDeletelol I have to jot down a few key things right away. I guess it's more the structure that I have to think about for awhile.
DeleteI should write the reviews closer to when I read it. I usually sit down and write reviews for the last 2 or 3 books when I am in the moos to write. Otherwise I won't do it.
ReplyDeleteOooh interesting. I don't think I could write more than one review at a time. Although I do that with my minis.
Deletehaha ow cute that kitty! I've to find still THE perfect system for m y reviews because I'm chronically behind! I have to take notes everywhere (iPhone, BuJo, laptop etc) because if I don't write it as I'm reading there is no remembering later. Then I cannot remember where all my notes are LOL
ReplyDeleteThe kitty is more productive than I am lol
DeleteI have the lost note issue.I have post-it notes, notepads...all over the house and find them months after I post my review hehe
I rarely write in-depth book reviews because, basically, I'm lazy lol So I appreciate anyone who can write them. I always enjoy reading yours.
ReplyDeleteI feel the same! If I feel REALLY strongly about something, I tend to write the review immediately. Otherwise I procrastinate a bit.
ReplyDeleteI write some reviews straight away, but sometimes it takes me ages to get around to writing a review. Mostly, it's just about what time I have on my hands. I like that you have to be in the feels and emotions to feel motivated to get ready to write your review!
ReplyDeleteHa! So, yeah, I procrastinate these days. I do a very rough draft right away but then I don't write reviews for months. I literally only wrote reviews 3 times this year-- each of the Blog Aheads I host. Other than that like none were finished. lol
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