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   What are Advanced Reader Copies?

   • Advanced Reader Copies, or ARCs for short, are copies of unpublished books offered free of charge in exchange for honest reviews. Yep, you read that right — free books! Offering ARCs to readers benefits authors and publishers because it generates material for marketing campaigns and helps build hype before a book’s release.

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   How do I order an advance reading copy from Amazon?

   • If acceptable, choose the number of proofs to ship (1-5) and where to ship them (US or 6 locations in Europe). Within 24 hours you receive an email from Amazon that the book is in your Amazon shopping cart, ready for purchase and shipping. An advance reading copy is by definition not final and you can use this to your advantage.

   Using Amazon KDP Print for Advance Reading Copies-ARCs

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   Can I use Amazon KDP print as an advance reader copy?

   • Amazon KDP Print is excellent for creating a handful of proofs you can use as an advance reader copy. But depending on how many you need, and how quickly you need them, you may want to consider other options. There are many printers that offer short-run digital printing, the most notable for independent publishers is IngramSpark.

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   How do I get free arc books?

   • A curated list of 30+ simple and effective ways to get free advanced reader copies (ARCs), participate in ARC book giveaways, and receive free books to review. Get book ARCs from the small indie publishers, the big 5, Facebook groups, Goodreads groups, and social media.

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   How do I get an arc for a new book?

   • If a new release catches your eye, don’t be afraid to put yourself out there and just ask. First off, one of the main ways to get ARCs from publishers is to email publicity contacts directly. You’ll want to do this at least 2-3 months in advance of the book’s publication date. Start by looking at your favorite books.

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   How do I get arcs from publishers?

   • First off, one of the main ways to get ARCs from publishers is to email publicity contacts directly. You’ll want to do this at least 2-3 months in advance of the book’s publication date. Start by looking at your favorite books. Which publishing houses printed them? That’s a good start in determining where to search for potential ARCs and contacts.

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   An ARC (advanced reader copy) is a free uncorrected proof of a book – either in print or digital – provided by a publisher prior to a book’s release. Often, ARCs are gifted to book influencers and book reviewers in exchange for an honest review, as a way to generate buzz for that book.

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   • Why You Need to Make Arcs Part of Your Marketing Plan
   • Arc Timeline Considerations
   • Your Arc Is An Investment in Marketing
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   • How to Use Amazon KDP Print Pod to Produce An Advance Reader Copy
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   The #1 goal for any new book is to get reviews, especially Amazon reviews. A related goal is to collect as many “blurbs” as possible—quotes about your book from recognized experts or notable individuals. The best time to begin soliciting reviews is well in advance of your book’s release date. This gives your potential reviewers and blurbers time to...

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   If someone asked you to review their book, how much time would you like? If it’s your mom, you’d probably drop everything. But chances are that these individuals are acquaintances, someone on your mailing list, or people you’ve met on social media. They will most likely need extra time to fit your book in to their schedule. I suggest allowing 1 to ...

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   An advance reading copy is by definition not final and you can use this to your advantage. It is not uncommon to include marketing details on the back cover, for example. 1. Publicity campaign details 2. Advertising plans 3. Where to get more information about the book, or other sources for review copies (such as NetGalley or GoodReads). You can al...

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   You book does not have to be perfect—which reduces the burden of lengthy reviews. Amazon will automatically print a “Not for Resale” ribbon on the front, spine and back (see image above). You can also add your own label to the cover, such as: 1. Advance Reading Copy, or 2. Uncorrected Proof, or 3. Not For Sale Inside the book you can add the same l...

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   The good news about using Amazon KDP Print to produce your ARC is that it is fast and cheap. As I outlined above, the process takes just a few days and they have support if you run into problems. The downsides? There 3 to be aware of: 1. You can print a maximum of 5 copies per order. If you want to order more, return to your book’s setup page and r...

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   Amazon KDP Print is excellent for creating a handful of proofs you can use as an advance reader copy. But depending on how many you need, and how quickly you need them, you may want to consider other options. There are many printers that offer short-run digital printing, the most notable for independent publishers is IngramSpark. You can read that ...

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   Mar 1, 2016 · An ARC (advance reader copy) is a wonderful book marketing tool. Here are a few tips for how to create an ARC with print on demand.

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6. advancebookreaders.com › what-is-an-advancedWhat Is An Advanced Reader Copy: 30 Ways to Get Free ARCs

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   Sep 28, 2024 · 101. Ever wondered how some readers manage to get the most anticipated books before anyone else? If you’re a book lover or a passionate reviewer, chances are you’ve come across the term “ Advanced Reader Copy,” often abbreviated as ARC.

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   • NetGalley. Many publishing houses offer ARCs on NetGalley — here, readers and reviewers can access books free of charge before they’re released in exchange for leaving a review on the site.
   • Reedsy Discovery. Another great place to find ARCs is Reedsy Discovery, Reedsy’s book review platform, where you can read and write reviews of all the best new indie books.
   • Goodreads. Many avid readers and reviewers will be pretty familiar with the book recommendation site Goodreads, but did you know you can also use it to get your hands on more ARCs?
   • Social media. If you’re not already following book reviewers or publishing professionals on social media then you’re missing out on a whole world of opportunities.

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   Apr 5, 2019 · If you're a book blogger looking to request 'advanced reader copies' of books from publishers but aren't quite sure how then I've put together a guide to help you out. This guide will cover what ARCs are and the different formats you can receive them in, how to go about requesting ARCs and tips for.

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   Below, we show how to get free books from publishers, how to get advance reader copies on Facebook, Goodreads, and X (Twitter), how to get advance reader copies of books from virtual book tour groups, and how to get free physical books.