All about Clarion Reviews:

Your experience of chasing reviews has probably been one of the most costly and frustrating aspects of book promotion. Publishers send out literally hundreds of advance copies to many different media outlets, hoping for that elusive review. This problem has magnified over the last decade as media has consolidated, the number of review slots has dwindled, and celebrity status has become more important than content and writing ability. ForeWord Magazine, for example, receives about 700 books every month and can only choose 10% for review. As a result, we originated the Clarion fee-for-review service program and the Clarion Preview.

If you are an author or publisher experiencing trouble getting your titles reviewed through traditional outlets, consider Clarion. For $305, we will provide you with a professional review, guaranteeing the same quality and word-length offered in the magazine.

Paying $305 for a professional 400+ word critique is the best marketing value available in this industry. Use the review in your press kit, back cover endorsement, or on your Web site. With your permission, the review will also be archived with the top three title information databases used by booksellers and librarians who make purchasing decisions: Bowker's Books-In-Print online, Baker & Taylor's Titlesource 3, and Ingram's iPage, in addition to www.forewordmagazine.com.

Authors and publishers who are unsure whether they're ready for a full review may be interested in the Clarion Preview service. For $79, bound books will receive a 2-page evaluation by one of our senior editorial staff.

Please click on the link to learn more about Clarion Preview.