Gabrielle Longe
Beta & ARC Readers

Read it
before the world.

A small circle of readers walks through each book with me before it reaches the shelf. Here's exactly how it works, what I'll ask of you, and how to apply.

Path 01

Beta Readers

You read the manuscript while it's still taking shape — and help me find its sharpest edge.

  • Access to my manuscript through HeyBeta, my partner platform — feedback made easy, clean, and organized
  • I'm looking for feedback that's proactive, efficient, helpful, and honest
  • Even negative feedback is a gift — it makes the book better
  • Love it enough to review at launch? Yay! — but it's never required
Path 02

ARC Readers

You receive a polished advance copy ahead of release — and help launch it into the world.

  • An advance signed copy before publication
  • All I ask is that you enjoy the book
  • …and leave an honest review during release week
  • ARC applications will almost always be open, per book
How timing works

Whether I'm accepting applications — and what my turnaround expectations and feedback needs are — depends on what stage each book is at. Rounds open and close as a book moves from draft to shelf.

The best way to never miss a window: join my newsletter. You'll be the first to know when:

  • Applications open — and when they close
  • A book is about to hit shelves & where to pre-order
  • Exclusive sneak peeks at cover art & special editions
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ARC · Daughter of Death
Beta · The Ascendant Crucible
01

How you'd like to read

Beta or ARC — and which book.

Let me know which path you'd like.

Choose Beta or ARC above to see what's open.

02

Who you are

So I know who I'm trusting with the book.

Please tell me your name.
A valid email, please — it's how I'll reach you.
03

Where you review

All optional — share what you have.

04

Why you

The part I actually read first.

A few honest sentences. Why this book, why now, what you bring as a reader. I'd love a few words here.
05

The pact

What we promise each other.

Please agree to the pact to apply.
Reviewed by hand · You'll hear back by email

Your application is sealed.

Thank you for offering your eyes to the dark. I read every application by hand — if we're a match for this round, you'll find a letter waiting in your inbox. In the meantime, the newsletter will keep you first in line.

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