Getting Reviews
How to get honest book reviews the compliant way: ARC readers, review requests, Amazon and Goodreads rules.
How to Become an ARC Reader (and Keep Getting Free Advance Copies)
Love reading books before everyone else? Here is how readers become ARC readers, where to sign up, and what to do so authors invite you back.
ARC Reader Application Form: Free Template and Questions to Ask
A copy-and-paste ARC reader application form for indie authors: what to ask, what to leave out, and how to keep the whole process honest and voluntary.
Goodreads for Authors: How to Use It Within the Rules
Goodreads is where many readers decide what to read next. Learn how to set up your author profile, use giveaways, and stay on the right side of the rules.
ARC Readers: How to Find Them for Your Indie Book
What ARC readers are, where indie authors find them, and how to run an advance reader copy program that stays within the rules.
How to Get Book Reviews: 10 Compliant Ways in 2026
Ten rule-abiding ways indie authors can reach readers who may leave honest book reviews in 2026.
Amazon Review Policy for Authors: What Is Allowed and What Is Not
A plain-language overview of Amazon review guidelines for authors: what is generally allowed, what is not, and how to stay safe.
How to Ask Readers for a Review: Email Templates for Authors
Copy-ready email templates for asking readers and book bloggers for honest reviews, written to respect Amazon and FTC rules.