Flagship Project

The Ink Guild

A trust-first ARC platform built to solve reliability, accountability, and transparency problems for indie authors and readers.

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The Problem

ARC systems too often run on vibes and crossed fingers

Indie authors frequently send advance copies to readers with little real accountability. Reviews are missed, trust erodes, and there is often no clear way to tell who is reliable and who is just collecting free books.

That leaves authors wasting time, readers with no transparent reputation, and the whole process feeling like a lottery with extra paperwork.

The Solution

A platform built around trust and accountability

Reputation scoring for reader reliability
Verification tiers to strengthen trust
Automated penalties for missed obligations
Clear visibility into campaign status and outcomes
Screenshots

Platform walkthrough

Reader dashboard

Reader dashboard

Shows reputation, approved ARCs, status, and activity in a way that gives readers clarity and authors more confidence.

ARC listings

ARC listings

Presents available campaigns, deadlines, and opportunities in a format designed to be readable instead of cluttered.

ARC application view

Application flow

Lets readers apply clearly while giving authors structured information instead of guesswork.

Author application review

Author review tools

Helps authors evaluate applicants with trust signals and make informed approval decisions.

Tech Stack

Built with practical tools

Stack: Flask, SQLite, HTML, CSS

Status: In development

Planned beta: Summer 2026