What if a First Look just isn’t for you?
You can still submit a thoughtful First Impression even if the First Look isn’t appealing to you. Approach your First Impression as a mini-review of the First Look. Make sure you’ve read the excerpt of the book before you begin drafting your First Impression. Publishers are looking for thoughtful First Impressions that reflect on the writing, content, characters, and overall style of the book.
Publishers place their books on BookishFirst to receive meaningful First Impressions and Reviews from readers, so if any feedback states only that a reader is not interested in reading the book or the content/topic, that does not count as feedback based on the excerpt of the book.
What to consider when writing your First Impression:
- Did you enjoy the excerpt - why and why not?
- Who is the target audience? And what would they appreciate about this book?
- Would fans of another author, book, or series like this book? And why?
- How does the cover represent the First Look you read?
- Are there images or graphics included? How do they add to the book?
Keep in mind that reviews on BookishFirst are visible to other Readers in the community. Reading is a personal experience and not all readers will share the same opinion of books. Please note that if your First Impression is not based on the excerpt of the book provided, your First Impression may be removed and the points earned will be revoked.
Do you have a favorite First Impression you’ve written, or come across on BookishFirst? Link to it in the comments!