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Distribute Advance Reader Copies and Chase the Reviews

Authors send ARCs hoping for launch-day reviews that mostly never come. Distribute ARCs to your reader team, track who received them, and chase reviews for launch.

difficulty Beginnersetup 25 minresult ARC readers actually review because distribution and follow-up are tracked — launch day arrives with reviews live.—
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  1. 1

    Build the Reader Team

    Collect committed ARC readers with their preferred format.

  2. 2

    Distribute the ARC

    Add a Gmail node sending each reader their copy with the review timeline.

  3. 3

    Track Receipt

    Log who received and confirmed.

  4. 4

    Chase for Launch

    Remind readers to post reviews as launch day approaches.

  5. 5

    Activate and Test

    Activate the workflow with a test reader. Confirm distribution and chasing work.

Frequently asked questions

Why do ARCs underperform?

Readers forget without follow-up — the launch-timed review chase is what converts copies into launch-day reviews.

Review platform spread?

Ask readers to post on multiple retailers and Goodreads so launch reviews appear everywhere buyers look.

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