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

Atria Influencer Program

Simon Teen

Shelf Seekers Ambassador Program

The Hive

Epic Reads Insiders

Celadon ARC Program

St. Martin’s Press Influencer Program

Berkley Influencer Program

PRH Audio Influencer Program

Bloom Books Influencer Application

Sourcebooks Fire Influencer Program

Forever Romance Influencer Program

Orbit ARC Application

Libro.fm ALC Program

3. Direct ARC Request Emails

Berkley – berkleypublicity@penguinrandomhouse.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]