Let's Make Sure Your Book is a Great Fit

REQUIREMENTS

We’re looking for high-quality science fiction and fantasy novels that our readers will love.
If your book meets most of the criteria below, you’re in the right place.

GENRE

Sci fi or fantasy only. Includes all subgenres like epic fantasy, sword & sorcery, space opera, dystopian, etc.
If your book is a mystery or thriller go to BookAdrenaline.com and look for an open promo spot there.
If it’s romance or erotica, check out RedRosesRomance.com and submit there.

PRICING

Free or discounted. Typically $0.99–$2.99 for paid promos.
Must be discounted on the day of promotion. The price we’re promoting your book should match the discounted retail price. If the price does not match on the day of your promotion, we will not include your book and will be unable to grant a refund.
A limited-time offer. The deal has to be special and time sensitive.
The best deal. If a book has been free in the previous ninety days, that’s the only price we’re willing to feature it at.

QUALITY

A professionally produced novel. This means a great cover, error free text that is well-formatted and proficiently edited, and a strong product description.
Books should have at least ten reviews with an average star rating of 3.5 or better on the Amazon.com USA website. Reviews exception: If the novel is a new release, we will consider it if you have a previously published book with more than 50 reviews from Amazon or Barnes & Noble.

AVAILABILITY

Widely available. Your book needs to be available on at least one major retailer (Amazon preferred). The more places you sell your book, the better.

BOOK TYPE

Standalone novels or book 1 in a series (preferred).
Later books in a series may be accepted if they are stand-alone novels.

Before You Submit

Please check the availability calendars on our submission page and make sure the date you want is still open. If the spot you want is filled you can check out our Overflow Calendar. The Overflow Listing is one additional spot in each daily newsletter that we added to give more authors and publishers the opportunity to advertise their books to our readers. It has the same requirements as a Featured Listing and includes all of the same benefits.
Book Barbarian does not make any assurances or guarantees regarding the number of book sales or downloads you will get as a result of your promotion.
We reserve the right to change our advertising rates at any time without notice.
We welcome any and all advertisers, from authors with one published novel to large publishers.

Get Your Book Featured on Book Barbarian

Reach thousands of science fiction & fantasy readers ready to download and buy.

APPLY FOR THE FREE BOOK OF THE DAY

APPLY FOR A FEATURED PROMOTION

Fast, simple, and author-friendly.

WHAT YOU GET WITH EVERY PROMOTION

Your book is shown to readers who are specifically looking for sci fi and fantasy titles — not a general audience.

FEATURED IN OUR DAILY EMAIL

Reach thousands of science fiction & fantasy readers every day.

PLACED ON OUR WEBSITE

Your book gets lasting exposure on BookBarbarian.com.

PROMOTED ON SOCIAL MEDIA

Additional shares to help you reach even more readers.

HOW IT WORKS

SUBMIT YOUR BOOK

Choose your promotion date and provide your book details.

WE REVIEW IT

We make sure it’s a great fit for our readers.

CONFIRM & SCHEDULE

You’ll receive an invoice to secure your spot.

WE PROMOTE YOUR BOOK

Your book is featured in our daily email, on our website and on social media.

Powerful Promotion Options Built to Drive Sales

Free Book of the Day

For books that will be FREE on promo day

Our highest-engagement promotion for Sci Fi & Fantasy authors.

This premium feature is reserved for books that will be 100% free on the day of the promotion and meet our quality and genre requirements. Spots are limited.

Best for:

First-in-series giveaways
Rapid list-building
Boosting downloads and visibility
Driving also-boughts for paid sequels

What you get:

Featured placement in our email newsletter as the highlighted first book listed in the newsletter
Add your own Amazon affiliate link code and earn money when someone clicks your link and buys something on Amazon!
Featured Post on BookBarbarian.com on the Today’s Deals page
Facebook Post to 20,000+ Fans
Twitter Post
Promotion to Sci Fi & Fantasy readers only
Scheduled promo date you can plan around

Requirements:

Book must be FREE on promo day
Permafree books are acceptable
Sci Fi or Fantasy genre only
All books are subject to an editorial review before acceptance. Spots are limited so not all books are accepted. If we choose your book for a promotion we’ll send you an invoice. After payment, your book is ready to go!

$60.00

(One-time promotion fee. No subscriptions or recurring charges.)

Apply for the Free Book of the Day

Featured Promotion

For discounted or free Sci Fi & Fantasy books

Promote your book to thousands of dedicated Sci Fi & Fantasy readers through our targeted email newsletter.

This option is ideal if your book will be discounted or free on promo day and you want a reliable sales or download boost. Plus you’ll see your book shoot up in the rankings!

Best for:

Discounted books
Free books
New releases or backlist titles
Authors running stacked promos

What you get:

Placement in our email newsletter
Featured Post on BookBarbarian.com on the Today’s Deals page
Facebook Post to 20,000+ Fans
Twitter Post
Promotion to Sci Fi & Fantasy readers only
Scheduled promo date you can plan around
The option to add a Double Feature Promo for a second book in a series.

Requirements:

Sci Fi or Fantasy genre only
Free or discounted by 50% or more on the day of the promo
A limited-time offer. The deal has to be special and time sensitive.
All books are subject to an editorial review before acceptance. Spots are limited so not all books are accepted. If we choose your book for a promotion we’ll send you an invoice. After payment, your book is ready to go!