I always see people talk about getting ARCs and I’ve been very fascinated, but how I can do this? I read hundreds of books a year and recently started reviewing some on Goodreads/Amazon. I don’t have a large following but I think it would be beneficial if I could get ARCs so my reviews could be seen earlier when people are still wondering if they should read this book when it first comes out.
I’m working on possibly making an instagram for a book platform but I just need exposure/help. I leave very honest reviews, the good the bad the ugly and the truth.
Any help is appreciated :)
p.s. I mostly read dark romance, fantasy, and TONS of indie authored books on KU!!
Go to a big library or literary conference and get a badge for the exhibit hall only. Those are usually $25-$50 instead of the full conference price of $200-$500. The publishers all have booths in the conferences and give away a ton of ARCs to get librarians/book buyers to buy them for their collections and stores. American library association conference is in San Diego this summer.
Source: am librarian.
I’ll have to remember this when I get back to the states! It sounds like a great idea!
If you’re back in February, the Midwinter conference is in Denver. Check out www.ala.org