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Advance reader copy — pre-release edition for reviews and buzz.
Advance reader copy — pre-release edition for reviews and buzz. Publishing terms describe market-facing documents — queries, comps, and formats — not manuscript interior craft.
As an industry term, it describes professional practice outside the manuscript text.
Why it matters
ARC is industry vocabulary for pitching and publication — distinct from on-page craft.
Common pitfalls