ARC Terms and Conditions
In order to receive an advance reader copy (ARC), you must understand and comply with the terms and conditions outlined here.
1. What is an ARC?
An ARC, or advance reader copy, is a copy (in this case, digital) of a book sent out to readers in exchange for an honest review. The book is sent prior to its publication and general release, and thus may contain typos or small pieces (scenes, cover art) that are not final. However, the book is complete and will be delivered in full to any advance readers.
2. How is the ARC delivered?
A complete copy of the book will be delivered to advance readers via email (the email supplied by the reader in signing up). The book will be in a digital format, though its formatting may not be final, and will be available to the reader in one or more of the following formats: PDF, .mobi, and .ePub.
3. What is required of a participating advance reader?
In exchange for the ARC of the book, readers will write an honest review of the book after reading it in its entirety. At an absolute minimum, readers are expected to post their reviews on Goodreads.com. It is strongly suggested that readers also review the book on other places the book is available, such as Amazon.com and BarnesandNoble.com as well as the reader’s own channels, such as a blog or YouTube channel. Video reviews on YouTube.com are greatly appreciated. The reviews posted to each site do not need to be different; a reader may write one review and post it on all the aforementioned sites. Because the advance copy given to readers is not final, readers should not write about typos, formatting issues, or any other mistakes that are likely gone in the published version in their reviews. Readers may also be asked for feedback on the book at any point before its publication, though providing feedback is entirely optional.
4. When should an advance reader’s review be posted on different sites?
Reviews should be posted on Goodreads.com and any personal platforms like YouTube and blogs as soon as the reader finishes reading the book and composes a review. However, reviews can only be posted on Amazon.com after the book’s official publication. Readers will receive a reminder on the day of publication to post their reviews on the site.
5. How can participating advance readers contact the author?
If you wish to contact Grayson Taylor, please email grayson@graysontaylor.info. If you wish to contact Winter Forest Press, please email books@winterforestpress.com.
6. ARC terms and conditions updates
We reserve the right to modify these terms and conditions at any time. Changes and clarifications will take effect immediately upon their posting on the website. If we make changes to these terms and conditions that affect participating advance readers, we will notify them of the update.