Hello, and a very warm welcome to the official home of the Deanna's World Advance Readers Team. I am so thrilled you’ve decided to join us. You are now officially part of the inner circle that helps bring new stories to life, and I couldn't be happier to have you.
This page is your reference point for everything you need to know about being on the team.
Your First and Most Important Step
Before we go any further, there is one crucial step to complete your registration: please fill out our official ARC Team Sign-Up Form.
This form tells me your reading preferences so I can offer you books you’ll love. Without it, I won't know what to send you or where to send it. It only takes a few minutes and ensures you won't miss out on your first ARC opportunity.
A Quick Refresher: How the Team Works
Now that you're on the team, here is a quick summary of what you can expect and a few friendly guidelines. This is all about sharing great books, not adding another chore to your list!
How It All Works
- Sign Up Once: You’ll start by filling out a simple form to join the team. This helps me understand your reading preferences so I can send opportunities that are a good fit for you.
- Get Notified: Whenever one of my author clients has a new book available for review, I’ll send an email to the Advance Readers team with all the details—the cover, the blurb, the genre, and the release date.
- You Choose: This is a 100% opt-in system. You are never, ever obligated to accept a book. If a story calls to you, claim your copy. If not, simply wait for the next one. No pressure.
- Read & Review: If you claim a copy, you just need to read it and post your honest review by the deadline. It’s that straightforward.
A Few Friendly Guidelines
- Keep it a Secret (For a Little While): This is the most important guideline. ARCs are confidential. Please do not share the file, plot details, or spoilers publicly before the book's official release date. You are part of the inner circle, and that trust is essential.
- Where to Post Reviews: A review on Goodreads is required for every book you read. If you can post on Amazon, that is a huge help, but I understand not everyone can. Any other platform (BookBub, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, Audible, etc.) is a fantastic bonus!
- Be Kind and Constructive: I will never require a minimum rating. Your review should be honest. Please remember that authors are people who have poured their hearts into their work. If you have criticisms, please express them constructively and compassionately.
- It's Okay Not to Finish: If a book isn't for you, it’s perfectly fine to DNF (Did Not Finish). In fact, I’d appreciate it if you could send me a quick, private message about why. That feedback is incredibly valuable for authors.
- Meet Deadlines, or Just Communicate: Each ARC will have a review deadline, usually two weeks or more. If life gets in the way and you need an extension, just let me know! Communication is everything.
- A Mix of Genres: My author clients write across several genres, including romance, sci-fi, fantasy, and crime thrillers, along with some non-fiction. Each ARC opportunity will be clearly labeled so you can choose what best suits your tastes.
- Life Happens: If you find you can no longer commit to being on the team, just let me know. There are no hard feelings whatsoever, and you are always welcome to rejoin in the future.
- For Your Eyes Only: All ARCs are provided for your personal review use only. They cannot be sold, shared, or distributed in any way.
A Quick Note on How We Keep Things Fair
My guiding principle here is trust. I believe in treating everyone like the responsible, adult readers you are, which means I will not be micromanaging or chasing anyone for reviews.
To help with this, many of our ARCs will be delivered through BookSprout. The platform itself helps everyone stay on track. If life gets busy and reviews fall behind, the system will automatically pause your ability to claim new books until you've caught up. It’s a great, low-pressure way to self-manage your commitments.
For other ARCs delivered via BookFunnel or direct-to-Kindle, we operate more on an honor system. To be fair to the authors and other members, I will periodically review participation. If it becomes clear that someone is consistently claiming books but not posting reviews, they will be quietly removed from the mailing list. It’s simply a matter of ensuring the system is fair for everyone.
That's It!
Thank you again for being such an amazing part of this community. Once you've filled out the sign-up form, just keep an eye on your inbox for the first ARC announcement!
I truly can't wait to share these incredible stories with you.
xoxo,
Deanna
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