Run an ARC Campaign — Get Found by Readers Looking for You
Build buzz before launch. Familiar gives you the same ARC toolset publishers use, plus a public reader catalog where active reviewers discover your book.
Self-Service Campaigns
Create a listing, upload EPUB/PDF/Mobi files, set access rules. No publisher, no agency, no spreadsheet — you run the program yourself.
Reach New Readers
Make your listing public and it surfaces in Familiar's reader catalog. Active ARC readers browse by genre and apply — no advertising spend, no cold outreach.
Vet Every Applicant
See each applicant's prior reviews, genre fit, and platform reach before sending them your manuscript. Auto-approve readers you invited directly from your own list.
Auto-Tracked Reviews
Reviews on Amazon, Goodreads, and Bookbub are scraped and verified automatically. You'll know who delivered without chasing screenshots.
How an Indie ARC Campaign Runs
The hard part of an indie ARC campaign isn't the software — it's finding readers who'll actually finish your book and post a review. Familiar solves both halves: a clean campaign tool, plus a reader pool actively looking for new books.
1. Create Your Listing
Set up your book, upload the file formats you want to distribute, and write a short pitch for readers. Takes about ten minutes.
2. Choose Your Access Type
Public for fastest fills, approval-required if you want to vet, or private invite-only if you're seeding to your inner circle. Mix and match across multiple listings.
3. Distribute Files
Approved readers download a watermarked copy in their preferred format. You upload the source once — Familiar generates per-reader copies on demand.
4. Track Reviews
Watch reviews land on Amazon, Goodreads, and Bookbub in real time. Block readers who go quiet — the block follows them across every future campaign you run.
Frequently Asked Questions
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