Strikers – Time to start thinking of Betas and ARCs

Strikers is moving along very nicely. I’m scheduled for my editing time with an editor, which gives me a hard deadline, and the cover is almost done. Let me just say, the cover is splendiferous. And yes, I’ve declared that a word. I’ll do the cover reveal right here and on my facebook/twitter.

If you haven’t had a chance to read the two chapter sneak peek, it’s right here.

It’s about time to start thinking of Beta readers and ARC receivers.

For those who may not know, a Beta reader will get a copy of the book after my first edit but before my editor is done with it. Mostly, I’m looking for reader experience. What the reader liked, what they didn’t, any parts that went slow or were confusing. I generally send those in kindle format so a reader can just highlight stuff as they read to remind them of something they liked or didn’t.

An ARC reader is a whole other thing. ARCs (Advance Review Copy) readers get the almost ready version of the book in Kindle format (or whatever format they need). They read it just like a regular reader since the book should be very close to the finished version, and then agree to write a review for it on Goodreads and/or Amazon on the day of release. (Or as close to it as possible based on whatever we agree.) They get a free book and get it first, I get an honest review.

ARCs are limited, so first come, first served for those. 🙂

Yes, a Beta reader can be an ARC reader!

So, if you’re interested in either Beta reading, ARC reading or both, just shoot me an email (or post here) and let me know!