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Turn your quick reactions into polished reviews you can drop straight into your email newsletter, blog, or social feed.
Spice up your email newsletter with book and movie reviews.
Many authors know they should share what they are reading and watching, but writing every review from scratch takes time and energy you would rather spend on your next book. Reviews often end up too short to be helpful or too long to fit in an email. Review Drafter helps you turn a few quick notes into clear, engaging reviews that match your tone, your genre, and your star rating so you always have something interesting to say in your next newsletter.
You will walk away with review copy that entertains your list, builds trust in your taste, and keeps your email newsletter from going dark.
Use It To
- Fill empty space in your newsletter with thoughtful reviews that feel human, not generic
- Share what you are reading and watching between book launches to stay top of mind
- Test different review lengths for email, blog posts, and social captions
- Give beta readers or launch team members a model for how to review your own books
Why It Works
Readers follow authors they like, not just books they like. When you talk about other books and movies, you invite readers into your taste, which deepens connection and trust. Review Drafter uses your own likes, dislikes, and star rating so the review still sounds like you, while the structure keeps it tight, readable, and fun to read. Over time, this steady stream of useful recommendations trains readers to open your emails and pay attention when you do talk about your own books.
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FAQ
- What is the Review Drafter? Review Drafter is a Patron Toolbox tool that turns your quick notes about a book, movie, or show into a polished, structured review. It is designed to make it easy to add engaging reviews to your email newsletter and other platforms.
- Who should use this tool?
Fiction and nonfiction authors who email their list, run a blog, or post regularly on social media will benefit most. It is especially helpful if you want to stay in touch between launches by talking about what you are reading and watching. - How does it help authors? Review Drafter saves you time while still using your own opinions and preferences. Instead of staring at a blank screen, you capture a few likes and dislikes and let the tool handle structure and phrasing. This helps you send more consistent email newsletters, build credibility as a curator, and keep your readers engaged between sales pitches.
- How much does it cost? Review Drafter is part of the Patron Toolbox, which is available to Novel Marketing patrons at the $10 per month level and above.
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