"AWESOME AUTHORS": BOOK REVIEWS ON VIDEO (by Matthew)

Hi--Matthew here. If you're viewing this page, you've probably seen a post of mine on social media, we've chatted before, or, you've seen at least one of the videos on the "Diamond Dragons" YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@diamonddragonstale/videos

Or perhaps you've witnessed my work via other channels. Whatever the case, it's important that you understand that I, the author, do all of my own editing. By watching at least one or two videos, you'd immediately understand how any given review I'd create for YOU might appear.

So, let's get to it, shall we? :) Because I won't be doing these for just anyone. Naesst; no way!

1. AUTHOR CONTACTS ME VIA E-MAIL (yes, by e-mail only, please). You, as the author/creator of your work send your front cover .JPG and synopsis/blurb (back cover) from ONE of your books. One and one alone for now, please.
2. IF I LOVE THE COVER, title, artwork, and synopsis, I'll request a digital .PDF of chapters 1-6 (or whatever you believe is enough to convince me to read ALL of it).
3. IF I ALSO LOVE THE INITIAL CHAPTERS, then--one author at a TIME--I will read these as they arrive (sequentially).
4. SEND A PHYSICAL COPY, PLEASE. If you hear back from me, you'll immediately realize that I'll require a physical copy of your book SO THAT:
5. I CAN CRAFT A VIDEO FOR YOU! I'll write my review, record it as audio (possibly with video of me as well), and create a 1-3 minute video using your cover images, etc.
6. IT GETS POSTED (sequentially). The 1-3 minute video review of your work--which covers how much I loved it and why--gets posted on my channel. You can also repost the video if you wish. Use it in any way you like. 

That's basically it! :) But below, I'll break down precisely what the video would cover...

A -- Author, Title, Tagline, Artwork + BACK'S SYNOPSIS READ ALOUD! :)

B -- Book's craftmanship and storytelling

C -- Characters and their archetypal comparisons

D -- Depth of the Worldbuilding

E -- Extra special considerations (formatting, illustrations, videos, merch, game/film content, etc.)

F -- Final summary/conclusion (Zi, Ziesst; kinda like STORYTELLING. Go figure.)

Nothing else is required in return. Sure, if you'd like to do your own shout out to my own work someday, that's fine. But I don't require it, and I've no interest in forcing anyone to read my work. That would be entirely of their own volition.

I'll post the lineup of authors on my website in numerical, sequential, order (as I received them). Videos crafted for each individual on this list will also be posted in sequential order. That way, everyone will always know who's up next.

So, at merely the cost of a copy of your book--which I will show in the video--you end up with a raving VIDEO review. And please keep this in mind: I wouldn't craft a video for you if I didn't find your work to be pretty darn exemplary. Naturally, I'd be honest and impartial about everything (to the best of my abilities), but I'd DEFINITELY be singing the book's praises! Your name would never appear on my list and no video would be created unless I enjoyed your work. And no one ever needs to know if your work wasn't something I felt passionately about.

Obviously there are no obligations on either side. Again, if I don't like your work after I read a few chapters, then there's no way I would want a physical copy, nor would I agree to do a video review of it in the first place. And if you don't want to contact me or even send anything at any point... you simply wouldn't. The End! :) It just means I wouldn't review it. Obviously.

I HOPE YA LIKE MY IDEA! :) Spread the word, too (if you wish). Or, feel free to craft your OWN reviews of any kind. There's nothing stopping anyone from taking this idea and applying it.

Have a great Starsweek my Zell Amals. Chi-Yong, Vas Res, and... 'Eyayeli-ha'!

To weed out SCHPAM, currently, we only accept e-mails. Please do not expect a response if you attempt to contact me via social media. I might respond, but I might not. I may see the message, but I may not. E-mail is ideal, professional, and my preferred method of interaction.