Not reviewing free ARCs is not theft

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Reviewers, bloggers and influencers are frequently sent free Advanced Review Copies of books in the hope they will review them or at least give the book a mention. But it’s a very inefficient way of gaining reviews and it’s not ‘theft’ for the reviewer/blogger/influencer not to write a review:

  • It’s an unsolicited request
  • The reviewer/blogger/influencer may not have space in the schedule to write the review
  • The reviewer/blogger/influencer may not have time to read the ARC
  • The reviewer/blogger/influencer may not review ARCs they don’t like
  • The reviewer/blogger/influencer can’t review every book they’re sent
  • Sometimes publishers sent unrequested ARCs along with a requested ARC in the hope that both get reviewed

It’s a scattergun approach that leaves no one happy. If you want to secure a review:

  • Don’t send the ARC, ask first with brief details about the book and author
  • The reviewer can check their schedule and see when/if it…

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