Built for authors · Notion-powered

The board that tells you who needs a nudge.

Your ARC and beta readers, per pen name, tracked automatically.

Every reader's request, sent copy, and review — one board per pen name, built from the Notion database you already manage. No spreadsheets, no shared table across pen names, and no hunting for who's been sitting quiet since you sent their copy.

Why it works

More than a re-skinned Notion view.

Built for one lifecycle, not configured for one

Requested → Approved → Sent → Reviewed, with Declined off to the side. The board already knows the shape of ARC and beta tracking — you're not building a kanban from scratch.

Flags who needs a nudge

Readers who've sat in Sent past your threshold (7 days by default, yours to change) get a visible flag and roll into a running count — the thing a plain Notion view won't hand you without building your own formulas.

Every pen name, fully isolated

One Notion database can hold every pen name you write under — a Pen Name field on each reader is what keeps every board showing only its own pen name's readers, never mixed with another's.

Powered by the Notion you already use

No new tool to learn. Add and update readers in a Notion database — duplicate the free template, or wire up your own — and the board reflects it automatically.

Colors that are yours

Light or dark, and one accent color for every border and highlight on the board. Set it once from your setup page; it's saved for good.

Read-only, embed anywhere

The board is a credential-gated, read-only view — safe to embed in your own Notion page or site without ever exposing your workspace or your reader data.

Pricing

One payment. Yours for good.

$16 one-time
  • Free starter Notion database template — duplicate and start tracking immediately
  • One board per pen name, fully isolated from every other pen name
  • Automatic "needs a nudge" flag with a threshold you control
  • Light & dark themes with a custom accent color
  • Read-only, embeddable board — safe to share without exposing your workspace
  • Lifetime access — no subscription
Get it for $16

Instant delivery. Your private setup link is emailed right after purchase.

FAQ

Questions, answered.

What is this, exactly?
A live ARC and beta reader board that reads directly from a Notion database you own. Add readers as they come in, move them through Requested → Approved → Sent → Reviewed, and the board updates automatically — with a stats strip and a "needs a nudge" flag for anyone who's gone quiet after you sent them a copy.
How do I get access after I buy?
Right after checkout you're taken straight to your setup page to connect a Notion database and get your board link — no waiting on email required. A copy of your setup link is also sent to the email you paid with, so you always have a way back in.
What does "lifetime access" mean?
One payment, yours for good. No subscription, no renewal, no monthly fee.
Do I need a paid Notion plan?
No. ARC & Beta Queue works with Notion's free plan — if you can create a database, you're set.
Do I need to use the provided template?
It's the fastest path — duplicate it and the property names already match what ARC & Beta Queue expects. If you'd rather use your own database, a quick rename of your existing properties works just as well.
What if I write under more than one pen name?
Each pen name gets its own board, set up separately. They can share one Notion database — just fill in a Pen Name field per reader — or use separate databases, whichever you'd rather manage. Either way, readers in one pen name's pool are never mixed with, merged into, or visible from another, even if the same person is in both.
Will my readers see this board?
No. Today the board is a private view for you — embed it on your own private Notion page or wherever you manage your ARC program. It's not a public signup form (that's a planned future addition, and will be a separate, explicitly public surface).
I lost my setup link — what do I do?
Use the recover-link page with the email you purchased under, and a fresh one is sent right away.
Do I need to be technical to set this up?
Not at all. If you can copy and paste, you can set this up — connect your Notion integration token and database ID into one form.
What's your refund policy?
Reach out if something isn't working as described and I'll make it right. Approved refunds automatically revoke board access — nothing to do on your end.
Is this affiliated with Notion?
No — ARC & Beta Queue is an independent tool and isn't affiliated with, created by, or endorsed by Notion Labs.
What's new

Always improving — free for you.

July 31, 2026
  • Multiple pen names can now share one Notion database — add a Pen Name field per reader instead of duplicating your database per pen name.
  • Sales page, checkout, and account pages now match the same design system as the board itself.
July 29, 2026
  • The board now flags any reader who's gone quiet after Sent, with a running count at the top.
  • Board colors (light/dark, one accent) are now set from your setup page and saved for good.
July 26–27, 2026
  • Initial release — Stripe checkout, instant setup, and a read-only ARC & beta reader board built for the Requested → Approved → Sent → Reviewed lifecycle, isolated per pen name.
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