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The 5 Minute Author - Use ARC Readers To Hit Best Selling Lists

Use ARC Readers To Hit Best Selling Lists

10/18/22 • 5 min

The 5 Minute Author

Wether you’re writing a short story or a novel, having a list of early readers who are going to leave you a review, also known as a group of ARC readers is essential if you want to hit a best selling list.

All of my short stories have hit best selling status with a miniature version of ARC readers, and if you’ve heard of Kiersten Modglin, she uses a really smart, targeted use of ARC readers to hit those best selling lists for her novels.

So, how do you do it? ...

Find show notes on my website at https://womensthrillerwriters.com/blog-2/

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Wether you’re writing a short story or a novel, having a list of early readers who are going to leave you a review, also known as a group of ARC readers is essential if you want to hit a best selling list.

All of my short stories have hit best selling status with a miniature version of ARC readers, and if you’ve heard of Kiersten Modglin, she uses a really smart, targeted use of ARC readers to hit those best selling lists for her novels.

So, how do you do it? ...

Find show notes on my website at https://womensthrillerwriters.com/blog-2/

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