This question came from @Gale Bates —and the answer is: it depends. Most Amazon reviews typically go live within 24–72 hours after being submitted. But… sometimes they show up within a day, others it could take over a week!🗓️ If it’s been longer than that, there’s usually a reason 👇 ➡️ Why Your Review Might Not Get Posted Amazon has gotten very strict with reviews, and not all of them make it through. Here are the most common reasons: ⭐Reviewer hasn’t spent enough on Amazon: Amazon requires a minimum spend (usually $50 in the past 12 months) to leave reviews. ⭐Too many reviews in a short time: If someone is reviewing a bunch of products quickly, Amazon may flag it as suspicious activity. ⭐Connection to the author: If Amazon detects a relationship (same household, IP address, etc.), the review may be blocked. ⭐Incentivized reviews: If someone feels like they were “bribed” or required to leave a review, it can get removed. ⭐Content issues: Reviews that are too short, overly promotional, or violate guidelines can be rejected. ⭐New accounts: Brand-new Amazon accounts often have a harder time getting reviews approved. ➡️ What This Means for You as an Author Getting reviews isn’t just about asking...it’s about doing it the right way so they actually stick. A lot of authors think:“I’ll just send my book out and ask for reviews…” …but then wonder why nothing shows up. There’s a strategy behind this if you want consistent, approved reviews that help your book rank and convert. Want More Reviews? Check out my book review workshop, it has some great ideas to boost your reviews!

💰 Did You Know You Can Sell Your Author Copies on TikTok Shop? Yes… and it’s a BIG opportunity 👀 Last year, I personally generated about $14K in book sales just by selling my Amazon author copies through TikTok Shop. Here’s how it works in a simple, real-world way… First, you’ll need to set up your TikTok Shop account. I’ll be honest, this part can feel a little frustrating. The setup process hasn’t always been the smoothest, but once you’re approved, you’re good to go. If you haven’t done this yet, I’d start here. Next, you’ll want to order your author copies from Amazon. I usually recommend starting with around 50 copies so you have inventory ready to fulfill orders. Once your books arrive, you can list your product directly inside TikTok Shop and officially start selling. From there, the real work begins...and that’s content. You need to be consistently posting videos about your book. This doesn’t have to be complicated. You can do talking head videos, faceless clips, voiceovers while flipping through the pages—whatever feels easiest for you. What matters most is consistency. The more you show up, the more opportunities you give your book to get discovered. When it comes to shipping, I personally handled everything myself. I bought envelopes and labels, printed out customer information, and shipped each order manually. It’s not glamorous, but it works. There are third-party fulfillment options out there, but I wouldn’t recommend jumping into that until you’re seeing consistent sales, since it can become a bigger upfront investment. I got so busy with engaging the community I paused on TikTok Shop this year, but I’m planning to bring it back into my Q2 strategy because the opportunity is still there. Curious… does this inspire you to open a TikTok Shop and try it for your books?

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