"AWESOME AUTHORS": DIAMOND DRAGONS BOOK REVIEWS (on video)

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 seen my work via other video channels. Whatever the case, it's important that you understand that I, the author, do all of my own video editing. By watching at least one or two videos, you'd immediately understand how any given BOOK review I'd create 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 DD VIA E-MAIL (yes, e-mail only, please). You, as the author/creator of your work send your 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 any amount you believe is enough to convince me to read ALL of it).
3. IF I ALSO LOVE THE INITIAL WRITING, then--one author at a TIME--I will read these as they arrive (sequential list). More about that list later...
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 would really be 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 it. That would be entirely of their own volition.

I'll post the lineup of authors on my website in numerical, sequential, "as I received them" order. Videos crafted for each individual on the list will also be posted in that sequential order. This way, you'll always know when you're 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 review on VIDEO. And please keep this in mind: I wouldn't be making one of these videos if I didn't find your work to be pretty darn exemplary! :) So although I'd be honest and impartial about everything (to the best of my abilities), I'd DEFINITELY be singing its praises! Your name would never appear on the list unless I personally enjoyed your work. And no one ever needs to know if your work wasn't something I felt passionate about! :) Your name would never appear upon the list, no video would be crafted (not by me), and you'd have lost nor gained anything.

Obviously there's 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 Vas Amal. Chi-Yong, Vas Res, and... 'Eyayeli-ha'!

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