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Connect Your Indie Books With 30,000+ Industry Influencers
Connect directly with 30,000+ industry professionals who read 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.
Join thousands of indie authors, publishers, and PR professionals who've successfully advertised their books to these influential industry decision-makers through Foreword.
Advertise With Us
Why wait for readers to discover your book? Put it directly in front of the people who matter most—librarians and booksellers who purchase dozens or hundreds of titles annually.
Our strategic advertising channels—bimonthly magazine, high-traffic website, and weekly email campaigns—deliver your work straight to indie book champions. Access the perfect audience through Foreword’s established network of industry professionals.
Check the current Editorial Calendar for upcoming deadlines and maximize your reach.
・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.
Explore our full range of magazine advertising options below, designed for every budget and marketing goal.
GROUP ADS
$350 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.
“This was my first experience purchasing advertising directly with Foreword, and the process was extremely easy and organized. A wonderful experience!”
—J.A., Author
PARTIAL PAGE ADS
Price varies by size (see full pricing here)
*Ad design available for an additional $100
All partial page advertisements are in color and have bulk rates available for orders of three or more of the same ad size.
“We are extremely appreciative of the support you have shown us. 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
FULL PAGE ADS
Price varies by placement (see full pricing here)
*Ad design available for an additional $100
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.
“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
・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.
Explore our affordable digital advertising options below, designed to maximize your book's online visibility.
WEBSITE BANNER AD
Put your book in front of our 1.5M+ annual website visitors. 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
“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
SIDEBAR ADS
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.
Sidebar Recommended Ad: A compact horizontal banner that provides focused visibility within our desktop sidebar.
Sidebar Square Ad: This square format appears within the desktop sidebar navigation.
7,000 impressions: $126
10,000 impressions: $180
15,000 impressions: $270
20,000 impressions: $360
・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.
Explore our targeted email opportunities below, designed for maximum impact with key industry professionals.
ENEWSLETTER AD
Reserve one premium spot in our weekly newsletter which goes to over 8K industry professionals.
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)
Middle + Bottom Positions: $425 (Save $25)
Premium Roadblock Package: Command full attention with all three positions - $675 (Save $100)
“I found the roadblock newsletter ad really helpful. More than a 100 people clicked on my website.
—E.N., Author
DEDICATED EMAIL BLAST
$995
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 submit your request below, and we'll evaluate your submission to ensure your book meets our publication requirements.
“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.”
—E.B., TLA Publishing
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 submit your request below, and we'll evaluate your submission to ensure your book meets our publication requirements.
“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