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It's time to have a somewhat difficult conversation. I'll be posting a video going more in-depth about this, but I figured I would post here as well!
Starting today, I will be charging for personalized book recommendations. While this may seem kind of dumb (because isn't our entire community based around recommending and discussing books?), I feel it's a necessary step for me to take.
I get countless requests for curated book lists every week, be it on here, on Twitter, or on my YouTube comments. While I'm always happy to help you find a kickass book, it takes a lot of time and energy that could be spent toward making new content or self-care.
I'll be accepting payments via PayPal, but I ask that you please DM me before sending anything so we can discuss the type and number of recommendations you're looking for. I'll be charging $10 for a list of 5 books, and each additional book will be an additional $2.
This is something that's been weighing on me for awhile now, and I'm happy to get it off my chest and into the world. It's a small step, but at least it's a step. Remember that you should be offering marginalized folks (especially BIPOC) compensation for the extra work you
expect them to do.
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