tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post3570588333770667436..comments2024-03-28T08:48:51.749-04:00Comments on Author, Jody Hedlund: An Inside Look at Advance Reading CopiesJody Hedlundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12424307540530719614noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-87966002081210850422010-07-12T18:51:04.281-04:002010-07-12T18:51:04.281-04:00Jody, thanks for a great post. This is very useful...Jody, thanks for a great post. This is very useful information. <br /><br />While selling an ARC is clearly unethical, I can't help thinking it falls under the category "there's no such thing as bad publicity." It probably does you more help than harm.Andrea Wengerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17614778745975148084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-89935918244768683642010-07-12T17:06:53.682-04:002010-07-12T17:06:53.682-04:00I knew what an ARC was, but not an Influencer.
T...I knew what an ARC was, but not an Influencer. <br /><br />The ebay person should be handcuffed and taken to jail. :)~Brendahttp://thebrokenequill.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-4012473041190464912010-07-05T05:55:36.580-04:002010-07-05T05:55:36.580-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-12634487689568306432010-07-02T21:08:05.122-04:002010-07-02T21:08:05.122-04:00Actually, I had no idea that a publisher would do ...Actually, I had no idea that a publisher would do this! It's a fantastic idea! I can tell you that many books I've read DID NOT DO THIS, but should have!<br /><br />I would love to be an ARC reader! I'm a member of the St. Louis Writer's Guild, as well as a few others. I've completed, edited, tweaked and rewritten (several times) my first novel, and I have two more actively in the works.<br /><br />I'm a Realtor (r) in real life and a writer in every spare moment I have. Being a Realtor is 'self promotion' also, so I know how valuable 'word of mouth' promotion can be!<br /><br />If you have room for more ARC readers, I'd love to be one!Sherrie Hnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-25329741360094387992010-07-02T16:02:08.048-04:002010-07-02T16:02:08.048-04:00I know that ARCs get sold online all the time. I t...I know that ARCs get sold online all the time. I think it's morally dubious, and many ARCs have "not for distribution or resale" notices on the front so it's no doubt illegal too. But do publishers track down/prosecute ARC resellers, I wonder? Or is it one of those areas where a blind eye is turned so that reviewers can make a little extra cash?<br /><br />In any case, I wouldn't do it. It feels wrong.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07338002014574933192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-78784702028075751322010-06-30T13:57:35.728-04:002010-06-30T13:57:35.728-04:00I have a friend who owns a book store, so have kno...I have a friend who owns a book store, so have known about ARCs for a while, but had never heard of Influencers until now. I love getting to learn so much about the business from your experience. <br /><br />I think it's considered bad form to sell ARC's, but some are considered quite valuable depending on the author and how well the book does later. I guess I'm thinking if someone wants to pay for a copy of a book for any reason, it's okay.Deb Shuckahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03439395710731341021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-2079740631699128732010-06-30T12:28:17.093-04:002010-06-30T12:28:17.093-04:00I had heard about Arcs, but not about Influencers....I had heard about Arcs, but not about Influencers. Thanks for enlightening me. :)Glynis Peters https://www.blogger.com/profile/01175378917872403609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-30773488588493839022010-06-29T15:56:26.065-04:002010-06-29T15:56:26.065-04:00I disagree on the difference between Influencer bo...I disagree on the difference between Influencer books and ARCs. I've gotten ARCs right before a book hits the shelves, and finished copies sometimes months in advance. Either way, the book is for review purposes and thereby to influence sales.<br /><br />I'm holding out for a finished copy! :-)PatriciaWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04572087157439187319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-87435899501123763572010-06-29T15:31:04.889-04:002010-06-29T15:31:04.889-04:00It's definitely a big no-no to sell ARCs and p...It's definitely a big no-no to sell ARCs and people definitely shouldn't be buying them.<br /><br />I work in a bookstore, and ARCs, to us, are great ways to get excited about a book before it hits our shelves to sell. A lot of the bookseller recommends choices we have in our store specifically have come from ARCs that we've read early on.Sarahhttp://www.sarahreck.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-29342903905438168152010-06-29T12:49:04.107-04:002010-06-29T12:49:04.107-04:00Okay, I think it's horrible that someone is se...Okay, I think it's horrible that someone is selling your ARC. Seriously! That's like videotaping a film and pirating it. Unethical. <br /><br />As far as ARC's, definitely try to get them in the hands of any area independent bookstores. They're wonderful at promoting local authors. <br /><br />(I got so excited seeing the picture of your ARC--I can't even imagine the shouts of joy you must have been feeling!)Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-45534151996747495152010-06-29T10:42:50.963-04:002010-06-29T10:42:50.963-04:00Thanks for writing this. I have always wondered w...Thanks for writing this. I have always wondered what published authors (don't you love the sound of that?) do with those ARC copies. As for the Ebay thing, that's pretty low IMHO. I mean c'mon, you're not making a mint off a book and you should be reading it instead.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07823808700523297184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-87576285339700393942010-06-29T08:40:49.843-04:002010-06-29T08:40:49.843-04:00I knew what an ARC was, but I'd never heard of...I knew what an ARC was, but I'd never heard of influencer before. After you explained it, though, I had one of those "Duh, Linda" moments. "Of course, that's what an influencer would do."<br /><br />I just love to visit your blog and follow all the steps a true novelist goes through to become published. Makes me think I might be a little prepared when (okay, IF) I reach that level. <br /><br />OH, and I gave you an award on my post today. Thanks again for writing such a helpful blog.Linda Kagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00259042112816376940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-10414889028573409792010-06-28T23:48:26.635-04:002010-06-28T23:48:26.635-04:00You made ebay?!!? That's awesome! Terribly wro...You made ebay?!!? That's awesome! Terribly wrong on some levels and really cool on others. I'm thinking it shouldn't really matter, though. But your book was on ebay!!<br /><br />Thanks for the information on ARCs. I didn't even know what an influencer was, but I have a buddy who received ARC's from a brother-n-law all the time and he passes them to me.<br /><br />Your date is drawing near! Can't wait to read your book. Love what they say about you on the back. Very nice.Heather Sunserihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12552506888985553471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-70146138148709297582010-06-28T22:13:01.404-04:002010-06-28T22:13:01.404-04:00I've heard a little about ARC's and Influe...I've heard a little about ARC's and Influencer copies. I've read an ARC before to help promote a book but I didn't realize the few distinct differences. This is so interesting, Jody--it's been very informative to follow along with your publishing journey. I can't wait to read your book when the final copy comes out. Congratulations!Cindy R. Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13488732331021750408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-83049506194028609242010-06-28T21:48:27.803-04:002010-06-28T21:48:27.803-04:00Oh Jody, how exciting! You must be nearly giddy!
...Oh Jody, how exciting! You must be nearly giddy! <br /><br />I knew some about this, but not everything, so thank you for the info. I am disappointed to hear that the book is on ebay. Seems like it takes away from the intent of the ARC.<br /><br />Can't wait till the book comes out for real. It will be on my must read list:)<br /><br />Blessings,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-52750379884949266802010-06-28T21:42:21.503-04:002010-06-28T21:42:21.503-04:00Hi Jody -
Thanks for the definitions. Perhaps som...Hi Jody -<br /><br />Thanks for the definitions. Perhaps someone should write a publishing glossary.<br /><br />As for selling an ARC, this shows a lack of integrity. It could also hurt the author because the book is not in its final form.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-65826947953329925072010-06-28T21:02:07.246-04:002010-06-28T21:02:07.246-04:00This is all new to me...but I sat up straight and ...This is all new to me...but I sat up straight and took a deep breath when I realized how close you are to publication. Congratulations! Oh, I can't wait!Lizahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16170701034715108039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-57324083341499525042010-06-28T20:12:58.054-04:002010-06-28T20:12:58.054-04:00I had heard of an ARC but not an influencer book. ...I had heard of an ARC but not an influencer book. I'm glad you took the time to explain it all. How exciting and butterfly inducing to be so close to your publishing date!<br /><br />If you haven't released your ARC copies yet, where did that ebay copy come from? Did someone report it to the ebay police and have it taken down? I wouldn't be happy with the ARC being put out to the general public before the final copy was done. It would probably toast my marshmallows if I was in your shoes.CMOM Productionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04595915747223847421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-33195558097177932942010-06-28T20:11:13.987-04:002010-06-28T20:11:13.987-04:00Hi Karen Adair,
Yes, my publisher has sent out AR...Hi Karen Adair,<br /><br />Yes, my publisher has sent out ARCs to all of their contacts. So apparently one of them is a little shadey! But I'm sure most are very ethical.Jody Hedlundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424307540530719614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-33700131276616223212010-06-28T19:23:29.697-04:002010-06-28T19:23:29.697-04:00You can add me to your list of blogs that want you...You can add me to your list of blogs that want you to come for a visit!<br /><br />Too bad about your ARC being sold, but you can't worry about stuff you can't change.<br /><br />Really informative post. I'm getting mine soon, perfect timing.TerryLynnJohnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08380207155608982319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-60967554477865510802010-06-28T18:47:41.225-04:002010-06-28T18:47:41.225-04:00I've had the chance to receive a few ARCs here...I've had the chance to receive a few ARCs here and there. I like getting the chance to read a book and talk it up before it is actually released. I had no idea about Influencers, though. That's really interesting.<br /><br />I think it's absolutely wrong and disgraceful that someone was selling an ARC of The Preacher's Bride. To make money on something when the publishers, editors, and AUTHOR won't is just wrong.Karen M. Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06972093977468313631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-80353082852487646332010-06-28T16:44:56.467-04:002010-06-28T16:44:56.467-04:00I know very well what an ARC is, but had never hea...I know very well what an ARC is, but had never heard the term "influencer." With the ARC we received [a gift from the author for letting him use our daughter's name as one of his main characters--as though we'd say no--:)] , we actually informed the author of the punctuation errors we found, hoping we were helping. My daughter wanted to do a book report on it until she realized that it would spoil the book for others because it wasn't published yet. The person on e-bay obviously doesn't hold to the same moral code, though I found myself asking where he got one from in the first place. Publisher? Agent?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-4774464922818791382010-06-28T15:58:01.311-04:002010-06-28T15:58:01.311-04:00I've had the privilege of reading a couple of ...I've had the privilege of reading a couple of ARCs. However, I much as I would love to read itas soon as I can , I don't know that my spehere of influence is that great. I'll pick it up when it comes out.Walt Mussellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07252729944233200374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-84807007613482618672010-06-28T15:38:18.191-04:002010-06-28T15:38:18.191-04:00Thanks for clarifying the difference between an AR...Thanks for clarifying the difference between an ARC reader and an influencer. I've been privileged to serve as an influencer many times, but I've only been invited to read an ARC once. My sphere of influence as an unpublished writer is limited, although I'm telling anyone who will listen about "The Preacher's Bride." :-)Keli Gwynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13236868298400593688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-21709691384651521402010-06-28T15:11:59.450-04:002010-06-28T15:11:59.450-04:00Thanks for the explanation about the differences b...Thanks for the explanation about the differences between ARC readers and influencers. I'd never even heard of influencers before, so this was a very good lesson.<br /><br />As far as <i>The Preacher's Bride</i> being sold on eBay... that really doesn't sit well with me. You were given the copy as a freebie; what now gives you the right to sell it and make money from it, taking that money out of the pockets of those who wrote it, sold it and produced it? And then there's the issue of releasing it to the world before it's finalized. Not right at all...Jen J. Dannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00817943866838270699noreply@blogger.com