An ARC/ALC (Advanced Readers Copy/Advanced Listeners Copy) is when a reader receives an early copy of a book in exchange for an honest review.

For The Smuthood, it's pretty easy.

We share our ARC sign ups across all of our social media platforms and via our newsletter.

If you see one you like, visit our website and find the ARC form for that book. Fill it out but make sure to include valid links to the sites you review on & that your profile is public.*Without a valid link or public profile, you will automatically be denied.

We close the ARC forms about 2.5/3 weeks before the release date. If you have been approved for the ARC, you will receive an approval email from us about 2 weeks before. A day or two later you will receive the e-ARC.

You get two weeks from the send out date to read and review (if you need more time just send an email to us - admins@thesmuthood.com). Once you've completed your reviews, submit your links back to us on our review form.

And that's it!

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FTC GUIDELINES FOR REVIEWS

All reviews must comply with FTC guidelines on any reviewing platform.

When reviewing please make sure to include where you received the ARC/ALC from (Smuthood Promo) and that you were given an early copy in exchange for an honest review.

*The Smuthoods goal is for honest reviews and promotions but we ask that if your review is 3 stars or less, that you do not tag The Smuthood or the author in any space you post it.