Put Your Book in Front of Decision Makers

Connect directly with 30,000+ industry professionals subscribed to our magazine and over 1.5 million annual website visitors who drive the indie book market. From acquisition librarians and booksellers to passionate readers, we reach the decision-makers and biggest bibliophiles actively seeking fresh titles.

Don't let your book wait to be discovered—put it directly in front of the people who matter most.

Magazine

Premium print placement in our award-winning bimonthly magazine, connecting you with key industry decision-makers who acquire thousands of titles annually.

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Website

Digital promotion on our website, reaching over 1.5 million engaged visitors each year who are actively discovering independently published books.

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Email

Strategic visibility in our weekly newsletter, delivered directly to industry professionals looking for their next acquisition.

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・Magazine Ads・

Published bimonthly, Foreword is still the only magazine showcasing critical reviews and title trends exclusively from the expanding independent publishing market.

Our readership of more than 30,000+ librarians and booksellers—including 2000+ American Booksellers Association members—all of whom make buying decisions and reader recommendations that affect the reading habits of millions of patrons and consumers.

MOST AFFORDABLE

THE COLLECTIVE

  • $315 per title
    *Ad design included FREE

    Group Ads, otherwise known as “The Collective” ads, are featured in every issue and provide advertisers with a low-cost, but very effective way to promote individual titles to our audience.

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    “This was my first experience purchasing advertising directly with Foreword, and the process was extremely easy and organized. A wonderful experience!”

    —J.A., Author

SEASONAL

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

  • $750 per title
    *Ad design included FREE

    Ads in our festive Holiday Gift Guide are only available in the Nov/Dec issue and provide another affordable way to reach our audience during one of the prime buying times of the year.

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    “I appreciate the excellent work you fine folks do and IMO, you give the best value for the marketing dollar that I have been able to find.”

    —R.S., Author

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PARTIAL PAGE ADS

  • 1/6 Page Vertical Pricing
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    3x - $660
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    1/3 Page Vertical Pricing
    1x - $1,414
    3x - $1,342
    6x - $1,276

    1/3 Page Square Pricing
    1x - $1,414
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    1/2 Page Horizontal Pricing
    1x - $2,145
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    2/3 Page Vertical Pricing
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    All partial page advertisements are in color and have bulk rates available for orders of three or more of the same ad size.

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    “We are extremely appreciative of the support you have shown us as well. Your magazine rocks both in its mission to support indie presses and the quality of the reviews and the graphic design (which by the way surpasses all of the other review magazines!) Keep up the great work.”

    —T.R., Meerkat Press

MOST EFFECTIVE

FULL PAGE ADS

  • Full Page Pricing (Cover)
    1x - $4,455
    3x - $4,125
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    Full Page Pricing
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    3x - $3,295
    6x - $3,712

    Full page ads are the perfect way to promote that one big release or a selection of significant titles. Ordering three or more full pages will get you special, bulk rates.

    We also have three cover positions available: inside front cover, inside back cover, and the back cover.  

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    “When I have advertising dollars I only go to Foreword. Yours are the only ads I've seen make any traction with sales, and I tell other publishers the same thing.”

    —T.H., Red Hen Press

FEATURE YOUR BOOK IN FOREWORD

Reserve Your Space Today

Tell us about your book, and we'll help you reach the right audience with a custom advertising package.

・Website Ads・

Showcase your book to our engaged audience of over 1.5 million annual readers through our established review website. These dedicated book enthusiasts come to us actively seeking their next exceptional read, making them the perfect audience for your title.

Our strategic website ads deliver thousands of impressions daily, connecting your book directly with readers at the moment they're making their next book discovery.

WEBSITE PROMOTION

WEBSITE BANNER AD

  • Put your book in front of 1.5M+ annual website visitors on our flagship website, forewordreviews.com.

    Our premium web banner placements connect you directly with industry professionals and readers actively seeking indie titles.

    Select Your Reach:

    • 7,000 impressions: $126

    • 10,000 impressions: $180

    • 15,000 impressions: $270

    • 20,000 impressions: $360

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    “Analytics of the Crime Travelers website show that during the week of BCBF, my website traffic for new users increased by 85.7%, two-thirds of which was referred from ​Foreword Reviews.”

    -P.A., Author

WEBSITE PROMOTION

SIDEBAR AD

    • 7,000 impressions: $126

    • 10,000 impressions: $180

    • 15,000 impressions: $270

    • 20,000 impressions: $360

    We offer two sidebar advertising options for desktop viewing. Please note that these ads are only visible when our sidebar is expanded, which is collapsed by default on mobile devices and smaller screens.

    *For maximum visibility, we recommend combining these with our premium advertising placements.

    Sidebar Recommended Ad: A compact horizontal banner that provides focused visibility within our desktop sidebar. Best suited as a supplementary placement to complement our premium advertising options.

    Square Sidebar Ad: Our most economical sidebar option, this square format appears within the desktop sidebar navigation. Consider bundling with our high-impact advertising placements for comprehensive campaign coverage.

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・Email Ads・

Reach directly into the inboxes of nearly 8,000 industry decision-makers through our influential weekly newsletter. Our subscriber base includes librarians, booksellers, and foreign rights agents—professionals who drive book purchasing decisions and industry opportunities.

Your book's placement in our newsletter puts it directly in front of the people who matter most in the publishing world.

EMAIL PROMOTION

DEDICATED EMAIL BLAST

  • $995

    Our Dedicated Email Blasts reach nearly 8K acquisition librarians, booksellers, and publishing professionals actively seeking independent and university press titles. Each sponsored email features your custom subject line and exclusive content.

    *Important: Pre-Approval Required: Before we can run this ad, our team must approve it first. Simply apply for an ad below, and we'll evaluate your submission to ensure your book meets our publication requirements. Once approved, we'll provide pricing and next steps for your campaign.

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    Apply for a Dedicated Email Blast▸ “Working with Foreword has been an outstanding experience. Interaction with their marketing and sales people has been nothing short of remarkable. They guided us and our client through their print, digital and email marketing options with patience, expertise and knowledge of their market (and ours). Foreword is a must in any book marketers campaign, be it a launch from a first time independent author or a seasoned traditionally published author. We will be utilizing this invaluable tool and make it part of our marketing/sales strategy with all our client publishers.”

    —Ed B., TLA Publishing

EMAIL PROMOTION

ENEWSLETTER AD

  • Single Position Rates Reserve one premium spot in our weekly newsletter.

    Position 1 (Top Banner): $250
    Position 2 (Middle Banner): $225
    Position 3 (Bottom Banner): $200

    Bundle Savings: Maximize your visibility with multi-position discounts.

    Top + Middle Positions: $475 (Save $25)
    Top + Bottom Positions: $450 (Save $25)
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    Premium Roadblock Package: Command full attention with exclusive newsletter presence.

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    “I found the roadblock newsletter ad really helpful. More than a 100 people clicked on my website.

    —E.N., Author

EMAIL PROMOTION

FOREWORD FANFARE AUTHOR Q&A

  • $1495

    Our premier digital offering, Foreword Fanfare is an advertorial eNewsletter style feature showcasing a recent or upcoming review, author interview + three customized banner ads to inspire librarians, booksellers and readers to quickly and easily order the book

    *Important: Pre-Approval Required: Before we can run this ad, our team must approve it first. Simply apply for an ad below, and we'll evaluate your submission to ensure your book meets our publication requirements. Once approved, we'll provide pricing and next steps for your campaign.

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    “The author interview looked great. In fact, we’ve decided that this our favorite advertising style to date. While more expensive than some options, the fact that it’s prominent for several days online and that it’s archived online and searchable, makes it appealing to us. We will likely be setting up a couple more in the coming year for our lead authors and titles.”

    —B.T., Light Messages Publishing

Reach Influential Industry Readers

Let's create a customized campaign to put your book in front of the right audience.

What people say about working with us…

“Promoting our books in Foreword is a no-brainer. The magazine continues to maintain its commitment to reviewing great indie books, so we know we’re targeting the right audience by advertising with Foreword.”

—E.N., Wayne State University Press

“Thank you for all your support! I love Foreword. You are an indie's best friend. FYI- Wordfire brought two of my son's books and it looks like he may get a movie deal!”

—C.R., Chelshire Inc.

“I appreciate the excellent work you fine folks do and IMO, you give the best value for the marketing dollar that I have been able to find.”

—R.S., Author

“Informative. Insightful. Influential. Advertising in Foreword Magazine is important to our marketing strategies.”

—G.D., Michigan State University Press

“I am thrilled to be part of this adventure. Thanks to your company, I have been exposed to many positive experiences. I continue to grow with the feedback and possibilities ahead of me that Foreword opened the door with...thank you.”

—S.E., Author

“Foreword has proven to be a valuable advertising partner for BookBaby. With an array of options and a friendly and informative team they make it easy to find placements that work effectively and within our budget..”

—T.L., BookBaby