Readers often reach out asking how to find the tropes included in each ARC. Many are now deciding whether to apply for a book based on its tropes before even reading the description. Because of this, it’s important for authors to clearly list their tropes when submitting their book.
When setting up your ARC details, we strongly recommend using the Genre and Tropes input box to include the key tropes in your story. This helps readers quickly understand the type of book you’ve written and whether it matches what they enjoy.
Tropes like enemies-to-lovers, found family, slow burn romance, or chosen one fantasy often influence whether a reader requests an ARC. If those elements aren’t listed, readers may pass over your book even if it’s exactly what they’re looking for.
Adding tropes also helps set clear expectations. Readers who enjoy those elements are more likely to apply, read the ARC, and leave meaningful feedback.
If you want to reach the right readers and improve visibility, be sure to include your tropes when submitting your ARC.
