Beta Reader/ARC Reviewer Application for J. Houser
Interested in reading pre-published books to help an author out? This might just be the place for you!
Definitions and Expectations
BETA READER: A beta reader helps with unfinished manuscripts, much earlier in the creative process. The book as you get it is in a more raw format before professional editing and proofreading. You help the author understand where they can improve on pacing, descriptions, etc. You would be provided a manuscript (with a non-disclosure agreement to not share the story) and a list of questions before and/or after to help understand where things can be improved. Was a particular scene too brief to get the point across? Are you struggling to understand a character's motivation? Is any particular point boring? *Documents are provided via Google Docs.

ARC REVIEWER: ARC stands for Advance Review Copy or Advance Reader Copy. This is a finished or almost-finished copy of the manuscript given to select readers to read ahead of time for the purpose of marketing. They're asked to review the book on websites such as Goodreads, Amazon, Barnes and Noble, etc. They also help with different things such as blog and social media posts. Like beta readers, ARC reviewers are expected to not share the manuscript or details about it unless/until approved by the author/publisher.

*I've found that Google doesn't always notify me when someone applies, so you may also want to email me (especially if it's been a while and you haven't heard back.) JHouserWrites@gmail.com *
What date are you filling this out? (It may take a while to respond, depending on where I'm at in the writing/publishing process.) *
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Which would you like to apply for? *
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What genres or subgenres are you interested in reading? *
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Please list any themes or tropes that you can't stand and would not be the target audience for. *
Is there a specific book or series you're requesting to apply for?
Have you read any of J. Houser's work in the past? If yes, which books?
I agree to: (Both must be checked to be considered.) *
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How would you describe yourself as a reader? i.e. slow or fast reader, a fellow writer, something else?
Your Name & Email Address to contact you *
If you haven't already signed up for my author newsletter, do I have your permission to add the above email address? *
If wanting to be considered as an ARC Reviewer, which sites/socials are you willing to post or review on? Please give a handle/links for blog & social networks.
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