Yes, authors can review and approve requests from potential reviewers based on criteria such as reviewer engagement, previous reviews, genre preferences, where they plan to review, etc.
Get more reviews for ebooks or audiobooks
Need more Amazon, Audible, Goodreads, & BookBub reviews? Cross-promote your ARCs on StoryOrigin
Success stories! Review Copies in action.
... I also love the ease of distributing advanced review copies (ARCs) using StoryOrigin.
Sydney Jane BailyI have gained 120 reviews, and haven't had to remind a single reviewer to post... I can see emails of all reviewers, links to places where they reviewed, and a preview of what each person said.
Kayelle AllenSending an ebook to my ARC readers is simple; I just give them the link, and my job is done!
Finley K. JamesWhile there are several reasons I love StoryOrigin, the feature that really sold it for me is the Review Copies. The user interface is straightforward to upload the manuscript and set up the ARC.
Briana BassI use this for my ARC readers and send out a link to my newsletter list for applicants... I typically have a great response: 43 requests with 34 reviews, 46 requests with 28 reviews, and 53 request with 32 reviews.
Amy ShojaiThe best thing about the review copies feature is the ability to see what your reviewers typically say before you select them. Tracking is practically automatic. It's like I click a button and I have a review.
Ingrid MoonDistribute ARCs to real reviewers
Comply with KU
Distribute Amazon pre-paid book links via StoryOrigin
Audio Promo Codes
Distribute Audible, Findaway, Audiobooks.com, or Kobo promo codes
Vet Reviewer Profiles
View readers' profiles on Amazon, Audible, Bookbub, or Goodreads
Grow your team
Optionally choose publicly list your book in the ebook or audiobook directory
Secure Downloads
Reviewers must be authenticated to access their download options page
Automatic reminders
StoryOrigin automatically reminds readers if they don't complete their review
Reader Submits Where They Review
Mark where your book will be available to review, such as Amazon, Goodreads, Bookbub, and other retailers.
Readers will mark where they can leave reviews when they request a copy and add the links to their reviewer profiles.
Vet Reviewer's Profile
See the reviewer's completion rate on Review Copies from StoryOrigin and check their profiles on Amazon, Audible, Goodreads, or Bookbub.
See which of your other Review Copies the reviewer has requested and whether they completed them.
Track Reviews and Auto-Reminders
See a timeline of when a reviewer was accepted, reminded, and when they left their review.
See their review at a glance on StoryOrigin and check the links to their review for your book on Amazon, Goodreads, or Bookbub.
Make Your Review Copy Discoverable
Optionally, add your Review Copy to the directory of Ebooks or the directory of Audiobooks on StoryOrigin.
You still control who gets a copy. Approve or decline applications from reviewers that discover your book through the directory.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Can I specify the number of Review Copies I want to distribute?
You can choose to approve as few or as many applicants for your Review Copies as you like.
Can I vet reviewers before they download a Review Copy?
What happens if a reader doesn't leave a review?
If a reader doesn't complete a Review Copy on StoryOrigin, it will be reflected in their reviewer statistics, which authors get to vet before approving applicants.
If you see a reader with a low completion rates on previous Review Copies, you can decline their application for your review copy.
How many review copy requests should I expect?
It highly dependent on a few factors.
Most authors promote their Review Copies on StoryOrigin to their own mailing lists, and that drives the most requests.
If you don't have a mailing list, you should start there. You can build your mailing list with StoryOrigin, then turn your attention to building a review team from the mailing list you build with StoryOrigin.
You can also join group promos or arrange newsletter swaps to promote your Review Copies.
You can also optionally choose to publicly list your Review Copies in the directory for Ebooks or the directory for Audiobooks.
Can I specify which platforms reviewers should post their reviews on?
Yes, you can specify which platforms you would like reviews on (such as Amazon, Goodreads, BookBub) and mark certain platform as a high priority to signal to potential applicants which platforms you're most focused on.
Is there a time frame within which reviewers are expected to post their reviews?
StoryOrigin does not impose strict deadlines. However, reviewers are made aware that Review Copies start to be included in their completion stats after 2 weeks, which may impact the probability that other authors will approve their requests for Review Copies.
Can I get more reviews on book that are already published?
Yes, you can use the Review Copies feature to get more reviews on books that have already been published.
My book is in KU. Can I still use the Review Copies feature?
Yes, you can choose to distribute Amazon pre-paid book links via StoryOrigin, so readers will get the download through Amazon, but you get all the vetting and tracking capabilities of StoryOrigin's Review Copies feature.
Can I get more reviews on my audiobooks?
Yes, you distribute audiobook redemption codes from Audible, Findaway Voices / Spotify, Kobo, or Audiobooks.com to potential reviewers.
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