If you’ve ever wondered about requesting ARCs (advanced review copies), here’s how not to.
- Email the wrong person/publisher.
- Lie about your blog stats.
- Mistype your contact information.
- Draft an email only to delete it out of dread.
- Request 1,048 books at once.
- Clutter someone’s inbox with multiple emails.
- Request ARCs for the wrong reasons.
- Sell your soul to the devil.
Happy requesting, reading, and reviewing!
Herminia Chow 
Sounds complicated! And, what if you didn’t like the book they sent you? Could you simply say, I don’t review books I didn’t enjoy?
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It’s not too bad. I’ve been fortunate enough to enjoy many of the books sent to me. I typically read and review every copy I get.
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Yes, yes, and yes. Also, don’t email with the expectation that you’ll receive. I know I don’t give our ARCs, but I’ve had people email me simply saying, “Here’s my book for you to review” and then they attach the book. It’s just a waste of time on everyone’s part.
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Exactly. I didn’t even think of that. But I know what you mean. I’ve had it happen to me as well.
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