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Book Critic Rick Hipson’s “A REVIEWER’S GUIDE TO WRITING BOOK REVIEWS: AND HOW TO GET PAID FOR THEM” Now Available

Saturday, July 27, 2024 | Books

By KEVIN HOOVER

Ever read a book review and thought, “I can do this”? Thanks to Rick Hipson, now’s your chance.

Hipson, a respected journalist within the horror community, has built a career out of writing book reviews – many of which appear within every new issue of RUE MORGUE magazine. His latest work, A REVIEWER’S GUIDE TO WRITING BOOK REVIEWS: AND HOW TO GET PAID FOR THEM (Crystal Lake Publishing), is the author’s way of paying forward over two decades’ of experience in the literary trade to those who want to break in and make a few bucks along the way.

The book’s synopsis reads:

Dive into the world of book reviewing with this essential guide, perfect for anyone passionate about sharing their literary discoveries. Whether you’re an avid reader eager to promote your next favorite book and author, or intrigued by the prospect of receiving free books and earning from your reviews, this comprehensive guide is tailored for you.

Featuring a foreword by RUE MORGUE‘s own book editor Monica Kuebler, A REVIEWER’S GUIDE TO WRITING BOOK REVIEWS: AND HOW TO GET PAID FOR THEM debuted at #1 in Amazon’s Literature Encyclopedia category. Critics and readers alike are applauding Hipson for building out a comprehensive blueprint that benefits not only the budding book reviewer, but also seasoned vets who may be on the hunt for new skills to add into their respective toolboxes.

A REVIEWER’S GUIDE TO WRITING BOOK REVIEWS: AND HOW TO GET PAID FOR THEM is now available in digital and paperback.

Kevin Hoover
Ever since watching CREEPSHOW as a child, Kevin Hoover has spent a lifetime addicted to horror (and terrified of cockroaches). He wholeheartedly believes in the concept of reanimating the dead if only we’d give it the old college try, and thinks FRIDAY THE 13th PART V is the best in the franchise. Aside from writing “Cryptid Cinema Chronicles” for Rue Morgue, he’s been a working copywriter for over a decade and you’ve probably bought something with his words on it. He also believes even the worst movie can be improved with buckets of gore.