Reach 10,000+ Self-Publishing Authors
The Publishing Times is the go-to daily news source for indie authors, KDP publishers, audiobook creators, and publishing professionals. Advertise your tool, service, or book to our highly engaged, niche audience.
Persistent sidebar placement on every page of the site. Ideal for tools, services, and book launches.
| Size | 300 × 250 px |
| Placement | Right sidebar — all pages |
| Impressions | ~5,000/mo |
| Formats | JPG, PNG, GIF |
Placed between articles in the news feed and blog. Highest engagement — readers are mid-scroll and engaged.
| Size | 728 × 90 px |
| Placement | Mid-article — News & Blog pages |
| Impressions | ~8,000/mo |
| Formats | JPG, PNG, GIF |
Premium placement on the homepage sidebar. First thing readers see after the lead story. Maximum visibility.
| Size | 300 × 300 px |
| Placement | Homepage sidebar — above the fold |
| Impressions | ~12,000/mo |
| Formats | JPG, PNG, GIF |
Sponsored slot in our weekly Sunday newsletter. Direct inbox placement to 2,500+ engaged self-publishing authors.
| Size | 600 × 200 px |
| Placement | Weekly Sunday digest email |
| Impressions | ~2,500 subscribers |
| Formats | JPG, PNG |
The largest format. Spans the full width at the top of the News page — impossible to miss.
| Size | 970 × 90 px |
| Placement | Top of News feed page |
| Impressions | ~15,000/mo |
| Formats | JPG, PNG, GIF |
We write and publish a sponsored article about your product or service. Clearly labeled SPONSORED. Stays live permanently and gets indexed by Google.
| Size | Full article |
| Placement | Blog — labeled SPONSORED |
| Impressions | ~3,000–10,000 organic |
| Formats | Text + 1 image |
| Accepted Formats | JPG, PNG, GIF (static or animated), WebP |
| Max File Size | 500 KB for static images · 1 MB for animated GIF |
| Sidebar Block | 300 × 250 px (Medium Rectangle) |
| In-Article Banner | 728 × 90 px (Leaderboard) |
| Homepage Feature | 300 × 300 px (Square) |
| Newsletter Sponsor | 600 × 200 px (Email Banner) |
| Leaderboard Banner | 970 × 90 px (Billboard) |
| Sponsored Article | Full article — text + 1 image (1200 × 630 px recommended) |
| Color Mode | RGB — do not submit CMYK files |
| Link Destination | Any URL (affiliate links accepted) |
| Alt Text Required | Yes — required for accessibility compliance |
| Turnaround | Live within 24–48 hours of payment and asset submission |
| Billing | Monthly recurring via Stripe · Cancel anytime |
| Confirmation | Email sent when ad goes live and again when run is complete |
- ✓Books, ebooks, and audiobooks (all genres including romance and thriller)
- ✓Publishing tools, software, and services
- ✓Author coaching, editing, and cover design services
- ✓Book marketing and promotion services
- ✓Writing courses and educational content
- ✓Book covers featuring romantic couples, detectives, soldiers, or weapons in context
- ✗Explicit sexual or pornographic content
- ✗Graphic violence, gore, or torture imagery
- ✗Hate speech, discrimination, or content targeting protected groups
- ✗Illegal products, services, or activities
- ✗Misleading claims, fake reviews, or deceptive marketing
- ✗Competitor takedowns or defamatory content
- ✗Gambling, weapons sales, or controlled substances
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