What’s an Advance Reader Team?
The Advance Reader Team is a selected group of readers who have volunteered to read and review advance copies of new releases from Captivating History. One week prior to launch day, we send out Advance Review Copies (ARCs) to chosen readers in exchange for an honest review of the book on Amazon.com. These reviews are critical in helping launch the book off the ground.
Upsides of Being on the team?
You get a free electronic copy of each new book.
You get to read it before anyone else.
You can influence the book by sending an email to matt (at) captivatinghistory.com
You help other readers get a better sense of what the new book is about.
You make a difference in an author’s life.
What kind of timeframe do I have for each review?
Since advance reviews are critical to the success of a newly launched book, the book needs to be read before the day of the release, and the review must be ready to be posted on Amazon.com on release day or 1-3 days after. The books are designed to be easy to read and they should not require more than 7-10 days to complete.
How do I download the ARC and is it 100% free?
Do I need to use any specific app for it?
No, when you download the book via book funnel, you can choose to either download it to your Kindle or read it as a PDF. You also got more options than that.
How do I send in the review? Are there any requirements for the review?
You will receive a link to the book on Amazon on launch day. If you don’t receive a link, or the link does not work for whatever reason, you can always search for the title in the Amazon search bar. To submit a review on Amazon:
- Go to the product detail page for the item on Amazon.com.
- Click Write a customer review in the Customer Reviews section.
- Click Submit.
There are no specific requirements for the review. It can be 1 word, or it can be 500 words.
What happens if I don’t review the books?
We understand that something can happen in your life. However, if you are not active in posting reviews; you may be removed from the ARC team without any further notice. Therefore, if you are unable to review for a period of time, please contact me at matt (at) captivatinghistory.com
If you have any additional questions, please be sure to send them to matt (at) captivatinghistory.com