prepping for a book release vlog | self-publishing a book

[@lejanaranjo5149]

I 100% agree! Notifying the author is as rude as telling the artist. Since creative outlets are so personal and very subjective, it can come off as very entitled for a reader(or audience) to seek out the author directly just to voice their negative opinions to. This is not necessary as reviewing websites and designated sections on platforms already exist for that and those authors can visit those opinions there should they want to. Choose a little compassion and understanding before voicing your own opinions first. Negative opinions can be valid but all do not deserve to be seen or heard by the author. You’re doing great Sarah! 🎉 congratulations on your release ❤

[@TiaLove28]

as a writer, I understand what you're saying. There's really no need to say anything negative directly to any type of artist. I know that people out there aren't going to like my book and that's fine, but art is subjective, and saying anything negative to someone doesn't help especially when it's already out there. keep it in the reviews.

[@isabellajuanitalyn]

Congrats on your release! You explained the entire negative review thing perfectly. I find it so hard to express that kind of stuff but you said it perfectly. Wishing you so much success for your books!

[@sarahwawrzyniak]

Congratulations Sarah! ❤🎉 I’ve literally read all of your books. And this one has been my absolute favorite. There was so much depth to it and the romance was the sweetest and swooniest yet. Especially the ending/epilogue! it was perfect. I honestly didn’t want it to end. 😍 so happy you kept writing this year. ❤❤❤❤you’re such an inspiration!!

[@AuthorSarahSutton]

Oh my gosh, this made my heart so happy, I’m so glad you enjoyed the read!! 🥹🫶🏼💜💜

[@patriciacorcoran8532]

Yes you are being clear and making sense. You are an amazing author and I am excited to start reading the book. I am reading the ebook and may be buying the audio book too. Happy release day 🎉!

[@AuthorSarahSutton]

Thank you, Patricia!! I hope you enjoy Margot and Sumner’s store when you start reading!🥹🫶🏼💜

[@starrynightfall00]

This is such a cute photoshoot :) Congratulations on the book release! 🍾🥂

[@Skuekys]

i am so proud of you! you are such a motivation to me, ahh cant wait to get this book

[@AuthorSarahSutton]

Eeek thank you!!🥹🫶🏼

[@stephaniealvesauthor]

You're much nicer than I am... I block every single person that tags me in a negative review 😅

[@AuthorSarahSutton]

Sometimes it’s unintentional, and people don’t realize the weight of what they’re doing, but you can always tell when someone tags an author with other motives 👀 Reviews are not for the author, they’re for the next reader picking up the book!✨

[@shay494]

Congrats on the new release!! ❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@moniquelovee5859]

You posted at the perfect time ☺️ I needed some inspiration to write this was it! Also congratulations on your LAOCP release!!!

[@AuthorSarahSutton]

Haha YAY for good timing!! And thank you!🥹🫶🏼

[@TheStaceySquad]

Congrats Sarah! I can't wait to read it 💜

[@heathermattern]

Eeee congrats woman!! So excited to get my signed copy.

[@JoeyPaulOnline]

I'm with you, reviews for the reader, don't tag me, or any author in a negative review. Hope release day went wonderfully! ❤

[@StephanieWhitson]

That’s so weird. When I order from vistaprint they’ve always come in separate boxes but also I’ve only done business cards. Which reminds me I really need to order more. Also I agree with you, don’t message or tag author in reviews because the reviews are for readers not authors. Which BTW: I love love love the purple cover! ❤❤❤ love this whole day vlog.

[@mariakanellis7866]

I'm not an author but I am a writer so I get it. I'm sorry that happened to you.

[@somberhoney]

this made me want a cupcake so bad lmao (also I need to know your thoughts on the new SKZ album, I've listened to it like four times already and will not stop)

[@AuthorSarahSutton]

Oh my gosh, I’m OBSESSED. Like I don’t think I’ll be listening to anything else for the time being LOL what’s your favorite song???❤️

[@somberhoney]

@@AuthorSarahSutton hmm that's tough but I think it's either Chk Chk Boom or I Like It, I might need to let it settle before I fully decide though

[@ieatpaintchips72]

Okay so. If I don't like a book I can 100% tell the author. Think of a book or a painting or anything else you make as an artifact that you put out into the world. It's isn't you, it isn't your soul and it isn't your baby. When you send it out into the world people get to have their own opinions and reactions to it. That includes voicing those opinions where you can hear them.

[@adri.a7]

I don’t think her meaning was to not say you don’t like it where the author can see/hear that opinion. It sounded like she was pointing out that direct messaging an author about it isn’t really helpful to other readers (or to the author since it’s already published)

[@bookishmunchkin8578]

Dude you totally missed her point. And it sounds like you’ve never created anything in your entire life.

[@magpie_mel]

No, actually you cannot 100% tell the author you don't like their book...unless you're trying to be a massive jerk (which isn't the word I really want to use, but whatever). The sense of entitlement that comes with a statement like that is just bewildering. Fun fact: for many authors/artists, the things they put out into the world *are* a piece of them...that's the kind of work that connects with people... so stomping all over that offering with your nasty attitude is pretty inhumane. If you want to voice your dislike of someone's creation, feel free to do it in the appropriate places where the author can choose whether or not, and how, they want to engage with that feedback. It costs exactly nothing to be a decent human being...have a little respect.

[@MaryHallberg]

In the publishing industry, directly sending an author any sort of unsolicited criticism is considering extremely rude and tacky.

[@arcane9205]

I just feel like there's no benefit to telling the author a negative opinion you have on their work so telling them directly seems just mean spirited