· ARC Management ·

Build your ARC team and collect reviews

Manage advance reader copies, collect feedback, and display approved reviews — all from your author dashboard.

Reviews make or break a book launch. AuthorLoft gives you a complete workflow for managing advance reader copies — from distributing ARCs to collecting feedback and displaying approved reviews on your book pages. No spreadsheets, no separate ARC platforms, no extra subscriptions.

Collect reader feedback effortlessly

A built-in feedback form on every book page makes it easy for ARC readers to leave reviews.

  • Public feedback form on every book page — no login required for readers
  • Star ratings (1–5) with optional written comments
  • Reviewer name captured with each submission
  • Email capture with feedback for list building
  • Spam-resistant — reviews go to your queue, not straight to the page

Moderate and manage with full control

Every review goes through your approval queue — you decide what readers see.

  • Approval queue in your admin dashboard — approve, reject, or hold
  • Editorial reviews — add pull quotes from professional reviewers or media
  • Star ratings and source attribution for each review
  • Sort and reorder reviews by drag-and-drop priority
  • Multi-file ARC distribution support

Showcase reviews that sell books

Approved reviews display beautifully on your book pages — social proof that converts.

  • Reviews render with star ratings, quotes, and reviewer names
  • Styled to match your site theme and accent color
  • Aggregate rating calculated automatically for SEO (Schema.org)
  • Mix editorial reviews and reader feedback in one section
  • Reviews visible on both your site and the AuthorLoft Bookstore

Want to learn more?

Read our in-depth guide →

Frequently asked questions

How do ARC readers submit their reviews?

Every book page has a built-in feedback form. Share your book page link with ARC readers, and they can leave a star rating and comment without creating an account.

Can I add reviews manually?

Yes. You can add editorial reviews (from professional reviewers, bloggers, or media) directly in your admin dashboard with reviewer name, source, rating, and quote.

Do reviews appear automatically?

No. All reader feedback goes to an approval queue in your dashboard. You review each submission and choose whether to approve, reject, or hold it.

Does this replace BookFunnel or StoryOrigin for ARCs?

AuthorLoft handles review collection and display. For ARC file distribution, you can use AuthorLoft's reader magnet feature (free file in exchange for email) or pair with a dedicated ARC distribution service.

Do approved reviews help with SEO?

Yes. Approved reviews generate AggregateRating structured data (Schema.org) on your book pages, which search engines display as star ratings in search results.

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