How to add editorial reviews to your book's amazon page on KDP

How to add editorial reviews to your book's amazon page on KDP

While Amazon does provide editorial reviews for some products, it's essential to clarify that there is a distinction between customer reviews and editorial reviews on the platform.

1. Customer Reviews:
   
   • These are reviews written by individuals who have purchased and used the product.
   • Anyone with an Amazon account can write a customer review.
   • Customer reviews provide insights into the personal experiences of users with the product.
2. Editorial Reviews:
   
   • These are typically written by professional reviewers, experts, or individuals with authority in a specific field.
   • Editorial reviews are often curated by Amazon's editorial team or sourced from reputable sources.
   • For books, these sources may include book review sites, prominent authors, newspapers, or magazines.
   • Editorial reviews aim to provide a more critical and expert perspective on the product.

For books specifically, editorial reviews may come from established literary critics, well-known authors, or reputable book review publications. These reviews can offer potential buyers additional context and insights into the quality and value of the book beyond the perspectives of individual customers.
It's important to note that not all products on Amazon have editorial reviews, and their presence may vary depending on the type of product and its popularity. Customers often find a combination of customer reviews and editorial reviews helpful when making purchasing decisions. 

Amazon KDP allows you to add book reviews from these experts.

​To do this, first go to the marketing menu in your KDP publishing site account. Then go to the author page and select the book you want to add an editor to.

And then click the Add review button like below: 

​In my case, I included a book review from a professor who edited and helped me write my first book. 
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​All procedures are completed by checking as follows.