Typically, publishers
send advance review copies to the press anywhere from four to six months before publication date, but some wait until the book is published.
Some publishers use digital printing initially
for advance review copies to test their market and, if the book does well, switch to a larger print run on a press later.
The logistics of contacting reviewers
with advanced review copies and making sure they can download the ebooks to their readers of choice.
Or if you would like an
early advance review copy before the official launch you can send me an email or leave your email address below.
Advance reader copies (also known
as advance review copies or galleys) are copies of your book prepublication, intended to build excitement for your title and potentially gain advance blurbs from booksellers.
Some authors rely primarily on
digital advance review copies, usually in PDF form — similar to the file that is ultimately sent to the printer or uploaded to a service like IngramSpark.
In January, a writer speaking for HA (but using a pseudonym) said on Kboards, a forum for authors, «my review list started with my personal arc
[advance review copy] readers, and of course my arc readers are people who love books!
Advance reader copies, or sometimes
called advance review copies or galleys (but frequently shortened to ARCs), are advance copies of your book that you offer to booksellers, book reviewers, potential media outlets, those you're asking for endorsements for your book, etc. prepublication.
The book does not officially release until April 14, but a
few advance review copies (ARCs) have made it into readers» hands, and you can follow their responses on social media using #SearchingForSunday:
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It likely still involves
creating advance review copies of your book, sending it out to important review and media outlets, offering giveaways or doing targeted advertising, and so on.
Advance review copies also called advance reader copies, or ARCs for short, are bound and / or electronic copies of your completed book.
(emphasis added) If you want to send
advanced review copies of your book, make sure that's in the contract with your publisher.
The publisher is almost always responsible for securing trade reviews and will
send advance review copies (uncorrected proofs) four to six months in advance of publication.
These include Ingram's Title Management System (TMS) and catalogs, a book webpage and inclusion on the author's page, an informational tip sheet, assistance
with advanced review copies (ARCs), as well as endorsements and reviews, e-book campaigns, vote - the - cover campaigns, foreign rights representation by an agent, and development of an author's marketing program that includes websites and social media, events, Facebook forums, and more.
It's probably not good business for Amazon to prevent the recipients of
advance review copies from reviewing books on Amazon, as they would all show as unverified purchases.
You can receive a
free advanced review copy of After the Thaw (Christian Romantic Suspense) in exchange for agreeing to post your review on Amazon on release day (or as close to release as you can).
Even if you don't hire one, there are a range of traditional marketing activities you'll want to pursue, such
as advance review copies, book reviews, traditional media coverage, and more.
It also includes a marketing program with author training and coaching, a 2 - 3 year term, a traditional deal for the next book if the author sells 3,000 or more units, 50 - 70 % royalties based on net, a tip sheet, a
digital Advanced Review Copy (ARC), a cover poll, inclusion in Ingram's catalogs, and 20 printed softcover ARCs.
Here are eight business lessons I culled from
my advanced review copy:
I had the pleasure of reading
an advance review copy of Heather's book, and absolutely loved it.
With this in mind, I recently requested
an advance review copy of Rob Bell's new book Love Wins: Heaven, Hell and the Fate of Every Person Who Has Ever Lived.
To celebrate, I'm giving away three
advance review copies of A Year of BIblical Womanhood!
After Shock by Kent Annan I received
an advanced review copy of this book and absolutely loved it.
The Language of Science and Faith by Karl Giberson & Francis Collins IVP Books (
advance review copy) 4 shamrocks I think my endorsement on the inside flap of this fantastic book speaks for itself: «For too long, followers of Jesus have been told they have to make a choice — between science and Christianity, reason and believe, their intellectual integrity and their faith.
I had the privilege of reading
an advance review copy, which I devoured within two days before passing it along to Dan, who also loved it.
I had the privilege of receiving
an advance review copy of Torn, in which Justin shares his story.
After Shock: Searching for Honest Faith When Your World is Shaken by Kent Annan IVP Books (
advance review copy) 5 shamrocks!!!! This is by far the best book I've read all year... maybe the best book I've read in two years.