Download QBR Submissions Guidelines
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Why QBR?
Whether you’re independently published or backed by a major publishing house, we know it’s hard to find your audience. We provide authors with the high-caliber, objective critiques necessary to break through the noise of a crowded market and reach an audience waiting for the next book to talk about.
Our reviews serve as a bridge between the solitary work of the writer and the discerning eyes of librarians, booksellers, and readers, offering a "gold standard" seal of approval that validates your craft and boosts your book’s discoverability. By delivering honest and authoritative feedback, a QBR Indie Book Review empowers you to navigate the reader landscape with the same prestige and competitive edge as traditionally published bestsellers.
Download QBR Review Request Form
How It Works
1| REQUEST REVIEW.
Click the "Request Form" link above, select your review details, and pay for your review. When you submit your order, you’ll get an email from the QBR Indie team confirming receipt of your request.
2| SUBMIT MANUSCRIPT.
After you place your order, you will be directed to a page with simple instructions to send us your PDF-formatted manuscript.
3| STAND BY WHILE WE REVIEW YOUR BOOK.
Upon receipt of your manuscript, our editor will assign your project to a qualified reviewer who will read the complete book and write a full review. Our reviewers include librarians, readers, writers, and other professional reviewers.
4| DOWNLOAD REVIEW.
QBR Indie will email you a link to your review is ready, and will publish your review in an upcoming issue of QBR/The Black Book Review. Simply click the link and download your review.