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Everything journalists, podcast hosts, and media partners need to cover The Publishing Times. For press inquiries, contact us at [email protected]

About The Publishing Times

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 25+ 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 a weekly newsletter digest sent every Sunday.

Quick Facts

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 — 10,000+ projected by Month 6
Newsletter	Weekly Sunday digest — The Publishing Times Weekly
Coverage Areas	Amazon KDP · Draft2Digital · Audiobooks · AI in Publishing · Book Marketing · Cover Design · Publishing Trends

Podcast Outreach Template

Use this template when reaching out to indie author podcasts (The Creative Penn, 6-Figure Authors, Indie Author Mindset, etc.). Customize the bracketed fields before sending.

Subject: Guest Pitch — Publishing News & Trends for Indie Authors Hi [Host Name], I'm the founder of The Publishing Times (thepublishingtimes.com) — a daily news hub for self-publishing authors covering Amazon KDP, Draft2Digital, audiobooks, AI in publishing, book marketing, cover design trends, and everything in between. I track publishing industry trends daily and would love to come on [Podcast Name] to discuss: • What's actually changing on Amazon KDP (and what authors need to know) • How AI is reshaping self-publishing — the real opportunities and the real risks • The audiobook opportunity most indie authors are leaving on the table • Book marketing strategies that are working right now (and which ones are dead) I can tailor the conversation to whatever is most relevant for your audience. Happy to go deep on any of these topics. Would you be open to a 20-minute exploratory call? Best, [Your Name] Founder, The Publishing Times thepublishingtimes.com

HARO / Journalist Response Template

Sign up at helpareporter.com and respond to queries tagged "books," "publishing," "self-publishing," or "Amazon." Use this template to craft fast, quotable responses.

HARO Response Template — Self-Publishing / Book Industry Queries When a journalist posts a query about self-publishing, KDP, indie authors, or the book industry, respond with: --- Hi [Reporter Name], I'm the founder of The Publishing Times (thepublishingtimes.com), a daily news aggregator and resource hub for self-publishing authors. I track trends across Amazon KDP, Draft2Digital, audiobooks, AI in publishing, and book marketing daily. [Answer their specific question with 2–3 concrete, quotable sentences] I'm happy to provide additional context, data, or a longer interview. My background: [brief bio]. Best, [Your Name] The Publishing Times | thepublishingtimes.com --- Key topics I can speak to authoritatively: • Amazon KDP royalties, algorithms, and policy changes • Self-publishing platform comparisons (KDP vs D2D vs Ingram Spark) • AI tools for authors — writing, editing, cover design, marketing • Audiobook production and distribution (ACX, Findaway, Spotify) • Book marketing and Amazon Ads for indie authors • Publishing industry trends and data

Brand Colors

Ink Black

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Primary text, borders, masthead

Newsprint

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Background, page base

Newsprint Dark

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Section backgrounds

Mid Grey

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Bylines, captions, secondary text

Typography

Playfair Display

Headlines, masthead, pull quotes · Weight 900 Black

Libre Baskerville

Article headlines, subheads · Weight 400/700

Source Serif 4

Body copy, article text · Weight 300/400

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