How to Start a Book Blog (2023)

Hmm, ever completed reading an interesting book and desired you could discuss it with someone? Or you read a great book that you want to recommend to everyone?

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1. Initiate by thinking a name for your blog:

You could name this after yourself (e.g., Mahr Un Nisa Reads), or invent a name that fits your vision for your blog/its specific focus. For instance, Chicklish got its name from its origins as a review site for romantic comedy books for teenagers.

2. Decide which blogging platform to use:

Two of the most popular free ones are Blogger and WordPress. However, there are many other platforms. For example, Chicklish used Typepad.

3. Have a look at some present blogs for inspiration:

Find a list of UK blogs for inspiration for layout and themes and decide what you want your blog to look like. Most blogging software would prompt you select a template as soon as you register. But feel free to play around, and try various looks until you find one you like coz this could usually be changed later.

4. Initiate your blog:

If your platform lets this happen (and most of them do allow), create a distinct page called something like 'About', where you could introduce yourself and your goals for the site. Or you might desire to include a page named, review policy, where you outline whether you'd accept books for reviews from authors and publishers, and what types of books you would consider (specify the sort and format – would you acknowledge e-books?)

Plus, include a contact email (probably by creating a new email address that employs your blog name). Or, if you would rather not receive private messages, stimulate enquirers to post a public comment for your consideration instead.

5. Include some posts:

Start by reviewing books you recently read. Or write about books you desire to read. If you exhausted the contents of your bookshelves and wish list, this is simple to borrow books from the library for review. The publishers and authors might offer you review copies as time goes on. But build your blog first from books you obtained yourself.

6. Join in with memes:

Two famous examples of this are 'In My Mailbox', where you might list all the books you received or borrowed in a given week, and 'Waiting on Wednesday', where you could write about a future release you are looking forward to. And you could post this on some Wednesday.

7. Start some reading challenges:

This is a great way to feel a segment of the wonderful online book community and inspire people to get involved with your blog.

8. Write some list posts:

For instance, you could write content about your five favourite reads, favourite characters, or book gift ideas. You could demonstrate each with a book cover.

You could also go to a website like Goodreads for book information and cover images. Or, if you are reviewing a book from a series, an amazing place to find full series listings is Fantastic Fiction.

9. List your favourite book sites:

List your favourite sites on your blog in a sidebar. Ensure you regularly comment on other sites. Plus, the book blogging community is generous and wonderful. So, this should not be long before you have regular readers & commenters.

Final thoughts for how to start a book blog:

So, you now know how to start a book blog for making money. As you could see, creating a book blog is tough work and takes adequate time. But the financial rewards could make this valuable.

Well, we hope that you liked our piece. If you desire to learn more, stay in touch with my future articles regarding blog writing tips. Plus, if you want to know how to do copywriting/review writing, you could check my review writing guide.

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