Reviewing Books for Kirkus

November 7, 2011 By The Write Edit 3 Comments

I got a job reviewing books for Kirkus, even though my husband keeps calling them Birkus. I am loving it and it feels fan-freaking-tastic to be in company with some of the best book critics in the world. When I first got the job, my ego ran for the toilet, but it has emerged (I had to clean it off a bit.) I’d love to hear about your favorite places to read book reviews. Mine? NY Times, Kirkus (!), and Bookmarks Magazine.

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Ron Ganta says
November 15, 2011 at 7:38 pm

congratulations on the kirkus job. they have a great but tough reputation. I hope you go kind on those authors. My manuscript is almost ready for you.

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Elsa Jarron says
November 17, 2011 at 2:33 am

Hey! Congrats on the Kirkus gig. That’s huge. I would love for Kirkus to review me, as soon as I get a publishing deal. We’ll see!

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Lydia says
August 30, 2013 at 10:55 am

Since I’m a school librarian, I always read the reviews in “School Library Journal” and when I need suggestions for ordering titles on certain topics, I turn to them first.

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I am an established writing and editing professional, with a master’s degree in publishing, and over 20 years of editorial experience. After spending many years as a professional writer, and working for a prominent literary agent, I turned my attention to book editing and have been helping authors ever since. My keen eye allows for insightful feedback on your manuscript, website, or document. With the expertise of knowing what agents and publishers are looking for, I now dedicate myself to editing and proofreading manuscripts, and getting you ready for publication. I was a book reviewer for Kirkus, and I hold memberships in the Editorial Freelancers Association (EFA) and the American Copy Editors Society (ACES). My personal passions include animals, Vedic chanting, American Sign Language (ASL), yoga, and all things spa. I am a certified Primordial Sound Meditation teacher.