The Ultimate Guide to Getting ARCs From Publishers (2026)
If you’re a book reviewer, Bookstagrammer, BookToker, or book blogger, receiving Advance Reader Copies (ARCs) from publishers is a major milestone. This guide explains exactly how to request ARCs, where to apply for publisher influencer programs, and how to professionally contact publicity teams.
Table of Contents
1. Preparing Your Platform
2. Publisher Influencer Programs
3. Direct ARC Request Emails
4. Audiobook ARC Opportunities
5. Publisher Shipping Locations
6. Writing an ARC Request Email
7. ARC Email Template
1. Preparing Your Platform
Publishers care more about engagement and consistency than follower count. Before applying for ARCs, make sure you are posting regularly, reviewing books thoughtfully, and actively engaging with the book community. For more excellent content like this, subscribe below.
2. Publisher Influencer Programs
Shelf Seekers Ambassador Program
St. Martin’s Press Influencer Program
Bloom Books Influencer Application
Sourcebooks Fire Influencer Program
Forever Romance Influencer Program
3. Direct ARC Request Emails
Berkley – berkleypublicity@penguinrandomhouse.com
Bloomsbury (Adult) – adultpublicityusa@bloomsbury.com
Bloomsbury (YA/Childrens) – childrenspublicityusa@bloomsbury.com
Dutton – duttonpublicity@penguinrandomhouse.com
Del Rey – delrey@penguinrandomhouse.com
Viking – vikingpublicity@penguinrandomhouse.com
Putnam – putnampublicity@penguinrandomhouse.com
Riverhead – publicityriverhead@penguinrandomhouse.com
Knopf Doubleday – knopfdoubledaypublicity@penguinrandomhouse.com
Dell Romance – dellromance@penguinrandomhouse.com
Atria – AtriaPublicity@simonandschuster.com
Gallery Books – GalleryPublicity@simonandschuster.com
Scribner – ScribnerPublicity@simonandschuster.com
Tor Publishing – torpublicity@tor.com
Flatiron Books – marketing@flatironbooks.com
Avon Romance – avonpublicity@harpercollins.com
Grand Central Publishing – grandcentralpublishing@hbgusa.com
4. Audiobook ARC Opportunities
Penguin Random House Audio – audio@penguinrandomhouse.com
Simon & Schuster Audio – AudioPublicity@simonandschuster.com
Hachette Audio – audiobooks.generic@hbgusa.com
Macmillan Audio – publicity@macmillan.com
Tantor Media – customerservice@tantor.com
5. Publisher Shipping Locations
Vail, Arizona — Catherine Cowles
La Porte, Indiana — HarperCollins / Avon
Plainfield, Indiana — HarperCollins
Naperville, Illinois — Bloom Books / Sourcebooks
Avenel, New Jersey — Macmillan / St. Martin’s Press
New Freedom, Pennsylvania — Entangled Publishing
Westminster, Maryland — Penguin Random House
Swedesboro, New Jersey — Kensington / Atria
6. Writing an ARC Request Email
Use a clear professional structure: introduce yourself, explain why the book fits your audience, include your stats and links, and explain how you plan to promote the book.
7. ARC Email Template
Subject: ARC Request – [Book Title]
Dear [Publicist Name],
My name is [Your Name] and I run the book account @[YourHandle]. I frequently review [genre] titles for my audience.
I’m writing to request an advance copy of [Book Title] by [Author]. The book aligns perfectly with my audience of readers who love [genre].
If selected, I would support the release with an Instagram review, a reel feature, and Goodreads/StoryGraph reviews during release week.
Instagram: [link]
Followers: [number]
TikTok: [link]
Followers: [number]
Other revelant social media: [link]
Thank you for considering my request.
Best regards,
[Your Name]