Galleys/ARCs in Publishing

This is coming from a layperson/debut author, so I won’t be able to go into as much detail as a reviewer or someone who’s been in publishing for a while, but here’s what I understand of galleys/ARCs (Advanced Reader Copies).

But first, you may be asking, why am I talking about this? Well, because my HERO ADJACENT galleys are currently up on NetGalley and Edelweiss!

What Are Galleys/ARCs?

Basically, these are the almost-final proofs of the manuscript that are put up on websites like NetGalley and Edelweiss so that reviewers, booksellers, influencers, etc., can request a copy to read and either review or decide whether they want to sell it.

Why Do Galleys Matter?

This is the first real chance for the book to go out to the public and start raking in reviews. This is HUGE. A book could easily blow up (in a good way) or fizzle out based on these early impressions.

Who Can Get a Galley?

Generally, you need to be signed up on these websites and prove that you’re a seller/reviewer before you can request a copy. And the publisher then decides whether your request is accepted or denied, meaning some people can ask to read a book and be rejected.

A Little Bragging

P.S. On its first day of landing on NetGalley and Edelweiss, HERO ADJACENT was a "Most Requested Book" in the LGBTQIAP+ and Sci-Fi & Fantasy categories!