Press Kit & Media Resources
Everything journalists and media partners need to cover The Publishing Times. For press inquiries, contact us at press@thepublishingtimes.com
The Publishing Times is the self-publishing world's daily newspaper — a comprehensive news aggregator, original blog, and free tool hub for indie authors, KDP publishers, audiobook creators, and publishing professionals.
The Publishing Times aggregates news and analysis from 3,009 publishing industry sources including Publishers Weekly, ALLi, Kindlepreneur, The Creative Penn, Draft2Digital, ACX, and more — delivering it in a clean, classic broadsheet format designed for busy authors who need to stay informed without drowning in noise.
Beyond news, the site offers 10 free interactive tools for authors (royalty calculators, keyword generators, blurb writers, series name generators, and more), a growing library of original blog content, and the Weekly Dispatch emailed every Friday.
3,009 sources monitored, one daily paper
Our Trusted Sources registry lists every outlet we monitor, by category (counts as of 2026-09-25).
News sectionsBig Five publishers · Literary agents · Book awards · Amazon KDP · Audiobooks · AI in publishing · Book marketing
| Founded | 2026 |
| Focus | Self-publishing, KDP, audiobooks, AI in publishing, book marketing |
| Format | Daily news aggregator + original blog + author tools |
| Update Frequency | Daily (news) · Weekly (digest) · Ongoing (blog) |
| Audience | Indie authors, KDP publishers, audiobook creators, publishing professionals |
| Monthly Readers | Growing — early-stage, niche publishing audience |
| Newsletter | Friday Weekly Dispatch — The Publishing Times |
| Coverage Areas | Amazon KDP · Draft2Digital · Audiobooks · AI in Publishing · Book Marketing · Cover Design · Publishing Trends |
Frequently asked questions
Is The Publishing Times free to read?
Yes. The daily news wire and the Weekly Dispatch email are free.
How often is it published?
The site is updated daily. The Weekly Dispatch goes out every Friday.
Is The Publishing Times affiliated with Amazon or any platform it covers?
No. It is not affiliated with Amazon, Draft2Digital, or any other publishing platform it covers (Mission and independence).
How are other outlets' stories credited?
Every aggregated item names the original source and links to the full article. Summaries are 2–3 sentences, and bylines and dates are kept (Attribution rules).
Can coverage be bought?
No. The Publishing Times does not accept payment, gifts, or favors for coverage, reviews, or rankings. Sponsored content is labeled (Conflicts of interest).
Does The Publishing Times use AI?
AI tools help monitor sources, summarize announcements, and draft copy. Facts are checked against cited sources, and the editorial team is accountable for everything published (How we use AI).
How do I send news or request a correction?
News tips and press releases go to press@thepublishingtimes.com. Corrections use the form on the Corrections page.
AnswersWhat should a good publishing news source cover? · How to judge a publishing news source · How aggregators select and credit stories · Daily broadsheet vs weekly digest
Attribution wording, linking and quoting rules, and reprint permission: How to cite The Publishing Times.
