Advance Review Copies
Hey! I see you’re interested in Advance Review Copies of my books. Thank you so much for wanting to be a part of my team!
Below you’ll find the answers to some Frequently Asked Questions, as well as the links for any ARCs that are currently available. 🩷
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is an ARC?
- ARC stands for Advance Review Copy or Advance Reader Copy. These are free copies of books given to people before the official release so that books have some ratings upon release. People who receive ARCs are expected to honestly review a book by the publication date (or other agreed upon date).
- Whoa! That’s pretty cool. What do I have to do to be a part of your ARC team?
- Check below to find sign ups for any of my books that currently have ARCs available. If you are chosen for an ARC and complete your review + stay in good standing, you’ll be on the shortlist for future books.
- So what do I have to do exactly?
- Sign up on the forms for the particular book you’re interested in below!
- Once you sign up, you’ll be notified via email if you are getting an ARC copy! My with my current process, you’ll be able to download your book to your kindle or eReader via BookFunnel. This may change in the future.
- Once you read the book, leave an honest review where ever you normally review books. Examples include StoryGraph/GoodReads and/or social media.
- I’ll also send you a link to some premade Canva graphics you can use in your reviews if you want, as well as a “typo finder” form.
- The typo finder form is for people kind enough to point out any issues they found while reading (things get missed no matter what!). People who fill it out will receive entry into a giveaway for swag and a physical copy of the book.
- Do not share ARCs. Doing so will get you blacklisted from future ARC opportunities from me (and possibly other authors).
- Do I have to give you a good review?
- While I hope you love my book and would love a glowing review, I want honest reviews! Not every book is for every person, and that’s okay!
- Tagging me in good reviews on social media is wonderful and I’ll likely share them! Please don’t tag me in bad ones though, that makes me sad 🙁
- While I hope you love my book and would love a glowing review, I want honest reviews! Not every book is for every person, and that’s okay!
- What if I didn’t finish the book?
- If you didn’t finish it because you were busy, I’d prefer you to not rate it. If you want, you can reach out and let me know and I won’t exclude you from future ARC opportunities.
- If you didn’t finish it because you hated it, it’s up to you whether you want to rate it or not.
Other questions? Reach out on my contact page!
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