Submission Guidelines
Getting a book reviewed is getting harder and harder. Not only do you have to find and build relationships with reviewers and media outlets, but you also have to compete with the thousands of new books being released each month by major publishers – who already have those relationships with reviewers and book review publications.
There are fewer and fewer outlets for book reviews. Only one newspaper has a stand-alone book review section any more. Sacramento and San Francisco Book Reviews are the only independent city book review publications in the country reviewing every genre of book. With so many books and requests, it’s possible that more than a few great books will get overlooked or lost in the shuffle.
General Submission
If you are a local author submitting a book published in the last 12 months, please send two copies to our office, and put “Local San Francisco Author” on the outside of the package. If you are not a local author, or are sending a book that was r3eleased more than 12 months ago, send two copies to the office, and we will try and have it reviewed. We are unable to make decisions on reviewing books from email solicitations. Books sent to the San Francisco Book Review cannot be returned, and reviews are not guaranteed, unless you take part in the Sponsored Reviews Program (see below).
Reviews may appear in the print publication, the website, Amazon.com, or other outlets. Reviews are the opinion of the reviewer only.
“As an author, reviews are incredibly important and a wonderful tool for marketing your book. My experience with Sacramento Book Review/San Francisco Book Review was nothing short of amazing. I received an honest, timely appraisal of my story and would love to have future novels reviewed by this professional group. Their name, alone, adds credibility and should be on the top of any author’s review list!”
Kaylin McFarren 2008 Golden Heart Finalist Author of “Flaherty’s Crossing”
“Writing a non-fiction book about homonyms (same-sound words), is only a fraction of the process to have a marketable book. Reviews are a major portion of the process, to reach readers. It is a must-do by anyone who is serious about selling their book. I am delighted with the review I received. It was informative, to the point, timely, and emphasized the need and importance for such a book. I highly recommend this group to review your book, be it non-fiction or fiction. Be assured, I will use them again for my next book. Many thanks, Sacramento/San Francisco Book Reviews.”
Sondra Smith Author of “Whata (What Do) Ewe (You) “Mean” Bye (By) That?”
“I am loving this review. It is informative, thoughtful, well articulated, and sensitively captures the essence of what I was trying to convey in the story. I wish I could show it off on gigantic billboards on every highway. Thank you so much!”
Wayne L. Wilson Author of “Kate, The Ghost Dog: Coping With the Death of a Pet”
“‘Let us not set our expectations too low, for our dreams may bump their precious heads’. It can be difficult for new artists and writers to find and target their market, let alone, gain support and honest feedback. This review was more than I could have hoped for. While grasping the essence and tone of my book, this review also revealed the areas I should strive to improve. Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to expand my portfolio. I will certainly be recommending San Francisco/Sacramento Book Review to my fellow writers in the future.”
Apryl Skies
Author of “A Song Beneath Silence: A Collection of Poetry”
www.edgarallanpoet.com
Sponsored Reviews Program
SBR Sponsored Reviews is a paid-review service that allows authors and publishers to receive expedited reviews of their book. You are not guaranteed a spot in the print publication, but a Sponsored Review gets your book reviewed by one of our already established reviewers, and the review will be put into our publication pipeline. If we do not use the review in the paper, we will place an ad for the book in the Sacramento or San Francisco Book Review, and we will place the review in our online edition, post it on Amazon, and make it available in our upcoming book review syndication service. You will also be able to use the review in your own marketing efforts.
| Standard Turnaround | ||
| 9-12 weeks | $99 | |
| Quick Turnaround | ||
| 5-8 weeks | $199 | |
| Expedited Turnaround | ||
| 2-4 weeks | $299 | |
What You’ll Get
- A 300-word professional review of the same quality and word length offered in the printed newspaper, usable by the author for marketing, sales, or other material (with credit to San Francisco Book Review)
- Posting of the review on sanfranciscobookreview.com, Amazon.com, and in our syndication service
- Possible publishing of the review in the Sacramento or San Francisco Book Review papers
- Free ad in the paper, if the review isn’t printed:
- Standard turnaround = 1/16-page ad in the printed newspaper
- Quick turnaround = 1/8-page ad in the printed newspaper
- Expedited turnaround = 1/4-page ad in the printed newspaper
If you’d like to purchase a Sponsored Review…
You’ll need to tell us about your book by filling out the form below and mailing (or dropping off) your book to:
1776 Productions
1215 K Street, 17th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
Note! Only use this form if you intend to purchase a Sponsored Review. If you intend to send your book for consideration along with other books, there’s no need to fill out the form.
