{"id":5170,"date":"2022-05-13T12:08:25","date_gmt":"2022-05-13T12:08:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/?p=477"},"modified":"2024-06-04T20:06:11","modified_gmt":"2024-06-04T20:06:11","slug":"list-sites-promote-free-amazon-books","status":"publish","type":"guides","link":"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/list-sites-promote-free-amazon-books\/","title":{"rendered":"127+ of the Top Free and Paid Book Promotion Services"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Book promotion sites can be a powerful way to get your book in front of new readers<\/a>, which is why some authors work with as many free and paid book promotion services as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you love this style of kindle book advertising or not, you can't deny its effectiveness. But finding sites to work with and researching their requirements can be time consuming. Plus, you don't want to work with sites that aren't worth your time or your money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That's why I've compiled a list of popular book promotion sites based on my own experience and the recommendations of other authors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bonus<\/strong>: Want to know which book promotion sites are my personal favorites? Download my list of favorites<\/a> and know which ones will give you the best ROI and be worth your time or money!<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Some are free, while others…not so much. Also, each site has their own set of requirements in order to be accepted. So, to help you out, I did some research on each one and wrote a quick bit about their stipulations and focus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With these book marketing services, authors can pay a small fee for your discounted book to be shared on the book's email list, which usually has a set of readers who read the same genre. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The most famous book promotion service is BookBub<\/a>, but it can sometimes be really hard to get a BookBub promotion, so having other services ready to go can be a good strategy. I'll talk more about different tactics to leverage these services down below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pro Tip: Don't submit to an email service that doesn't cover your genre. Preferably those should be the only people who see your book.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. A list of the best book promotion websites, free and premium<\/li>\n
  2. An understanding of how these book promotion sites work<\/li>\n
  3. A couple of options in order to not have to do this yourself<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

    What Are Book Promotion Sites?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    A book promotion service is a website that allows you to promote your book, usually to an email list, social media channels, and maybe a press release (though it's really the email list where the money is made). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Ultimately, your mailing list should be your first promotional effort. I recommend Mailerlite as the best (and most affordable) email marketing service for authors.
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    The Top Free Book Promotion Sites<\/h2>\n \n
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    The list below will allow you to quickly see the most popular book promo sites that offer a free level of service. <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n

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    Make sure to check the notes to the right and ensure your ebook meets the requirements. Many of these I have used, while others were ones I collected based on recommendations from by other authors. So please keep that in mind, and, if you find one to be incredible or terrible, let me know and I'll update as necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Check this post out if you're looking for book promotion sites for audiobooks<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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    List of the Top Free Book Promotion Sites<\/h3>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n <\/colgroup>\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n
    Service<\/th>Price<\/th>Erotica Allowed?<\/th>Requirements and Notes<\/th><\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    Mobile Read Forum<\/a><\/td>Free<\/td>Not Stated<\/td>Forum only, no form of promotion outside of this.<\/td> <\/tr>\n
    Totally Free Stuff<\/a><\/td>Free<\/td>Not Stated<\/td>Just as its name suggests, Totally Free Stuff offers lots of things for no cost, not just ebooks.<\/td> <\/tr>\n
    Bookpraiser<\/a><\/td>Free<\/td>Not Stated<\/td>Free account creation required. Offers the ability to create an author page on the site in order to feature more of your work on a longer term basis.<\/td> <\/tr>\n
    Reading Deals<\/a><\/td>Free - $29<\/td>No<\/td>No sexual content, no hate speech. Good quality covers only. 10,000 words minimum. 5 reviews with a 4 star rating.<\/td> <\/tr>\n
    Free Today<\/a><\/td>Free<\/td>Not Stated<\/td>Facebook group only, no website running at the moment for this service.<\/td> <\/tr>\n
    Authors Den<\/a><\/td>Free - $75<\/td>No<\/td>A basic account is free, but there's a fee to get 'gold' membership and receive a higher level of exposure<\/td> <\/tr>\n
    Book Circle<\/a><\/td>Free - $20<\/td>No<\/td>Free listings aren't guaranteed. Paid listings are guaranteed, with more expensive options bringing a higher level of promotion.<\/td> <\/tr>\n
    eBookStage<\/a><\/td>Free (Affiliates Program) - $16<\/td>Yes<\/td>Must have a quality book cover and a 'good' review score (not specified exactly)<\/td> <\/tr>\n
    Inkitt<\/a><\/td>Free<\/td>Yes<\/td>Not only will they submit your book to their thousands of readers, they will also offer you a publishing deal worth thousands of dollars if their readers like it. Fiction Only.<\/td> <\/tr>\n
    Indie Author News<\/a><\/td>Free - Paid<\/td>Not Stated<\/td>Fiction and Nonfiction both welcome, possibility to become the 'author of the day' and gain greater levels of exposure<\/td> <\/tr>\n
    Pretty Hot Books<\/a><\/td>Free - $25<\/td>Yes<\/td>$25 guarantees a featured spot on homepage for 7 days and send out to their social media platforms as well.<\/td> <\/tr>\n
    Digital Book Today<\/a><\/td>Free - $30<\/td>No<\/td>4+ average review score required, plus over 40 reviews for nonfiction and 18 for fiction<\/td> <\/tr>\n
    Discount Book Man<\/a><\/td>Free - $15<\/td>Yes<\/td>For front page listing for 5 days, pay $15. Sends out to both email and social media.<\/td> <\/tr>\n
    Book Bongo<\/a><\/td>Free - $150<\/td>Not Stated<\/td>Paid options include the ability to be promoted to various Facebook groups and to be featured as a banner ad on the site.<\/td> <\/tr>\n
    This Is Writing<\/a><\/td>Free<\/td>No<\/td>Gets you an author page and even a guest post allowing you to promote your work.<\/td> <\/tr>\n
    Kindle Book Review<\/a><\/td>Free - $45<\/td>Not Stated<\/td>Free option requires 14 day advance submission and is not guaranteed, Paid option requires 24 hours notice and is guaranteed<\/td> <\/tr>\n
    EBooks Habit<\/a><\/td>Free - $15<\/td>No<\/td>A minimum of 5 reviews<\/td> <\/tr>\n
    Lovely Book Promotions<\/a><\/td>Free - $10<\/td>Not Stated<\/td>Must submit your book at least 5 days in advance. The paid option includes your book being promoted to over 60 Facebook groups.<\/td> <\/tr>\n
    New Free Kindle Books<\/a><\/td>Free - $25<\/td>Yes<\/td>Allows for permafree books to be listed. Paid option offers a larger amount of display space on the promo page.<\/td> <\/tr>\n
    Topless Cowboy<\/a><\/td>Free - $20<\/td>Yes<\/td>Specializes in cowboy and western romance, but open to erotica and romance of all kinds.<\/td> <\/tr>\n
    It's Write Now<\/a><\/td>Free - $20<\/td>Not Stated<\/td>Only paid option offers guaranteed listing.<\/td> <\/tr>\n
    Content Mo<\/a><\/td>Free - $3<\/td>Yes<\/td>Free listings limited to 2 per month<\/td> <\/tr>\n
    One Hundred Free Books<\/a><\/td>Free - $100<\/td>Not Stated<\/td>No guaranteed selection<\/td> <\/tr>\n
    Frugal Freebies<\/a><\/td>Free<\/td>Yes<\/td>Not just focused on Ebooks, this site has a lot of different giveaways and freebies.<\/td> <\/tr>\n
    Armadillo Ebooks<\/a><\/td>Free - $25<\/td>Yes<\/td>Option to upgrade to a listing for 15 sites for $25. Other requirements are not stated.<\/td> <\/tr>\n
    Book Angel<\/a><\/td>Free<\/td>No<\/td>PG 13 content only, so definitely no erotica, but also no severe violence or other violations of their ethics.<\/td> <\/tr>\n
    Free Books<\/a><\/td>Free<\/td>No<\/td>This service has a special section for permafree books. If your book is permafree, it can have its own permanent listing page.<\/td> <\/tr>\n
    Deal Seeking Mom<\/a><\/td>Free<\/td>Not Stated<\/td>Offering deals on many different products, not just books. Despite the name, this is the type of site which any bargain hunter might come across.<\/td> <\/tr>\n
    eReaderIQ<\/a><\/td>Free<\/td>Not Stated<\/td>Contact to discuss suitability of your book<\/td> <\/tr>\n
    I Crave Freebies<\/a><\/td>Free<\/td>Not Stated<\/td>Contact to discuss paid options. No clear information is provided upfront.<\/td> <\/tr>\n
    AllAuthor<\/span><\/a><\/td>Free - $59<\/td>Yes<\/td>The free option offers a basic author page, listing on the Author Directory, and the option to add up to 4 books. No special requirements.<\/td> <\/tr>\n
    The Rebel Christian<\/span><\/a><\/td>Free<\/td>No<\/td>Specializes in Christian fiction.<\/td> <\/tr>\n
    Indies Today<\/a><\/td>Free - $5<\/td>No<\/td>Books have to be free. Submit your promotion at least 24 hours before your deal begins\nSubmit each book title no more than once per calendar month.\nNo specific review\/rating requirement, but all books go through an internal review that considers your book\u2019s cover, summary, details, and reviews.<\/td> <\/tr>\n
    Free Book Tips<\/span><\/a><\/td>Free<\/td>Yes<\/td>Submit your book at any time, even if your promotion has already begun. Your listing request will be responded to within 24 hours. Most genres accepted. Every accepted book is allocated a permanent feature page on the site. Currently offering a free service only.<\/td> <\/tr>\n
    Best Book Monkey<\/span><\/a><\/td>Free - $10.50<\/td>Yes<\/td>Paid option guarantees placement in daily newsletter to readers. All accepted books are listed on the website and shared on social media. Books must be priced below $4.99 and contain a minimum of 15,000 words (unless it's a children's book, graphic novel, or other visually-focused work).<\/td> <\/tr>\n
    bookhunt.org<\/span><\/a><\/td>Free<\/td>Not Stated<\/td>Share your book and collect upvotes. The more the bookhunt community likes your book, the more visibility you get.<\/td> <\/tr>\n
    Self-Pub Man<\/span><\/a><\/td>Free<\/td>Yes<\/td>Book Must Be Free or .99 and on Amazon<\/td> <\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table>\n