Promoting a free or discounted book can quickly get expensive, but it doesn’t have to. If you’re using Amazon KDP (Kindle Direct Publishing), you can run a free book promotion for up to five days every 90 days. These windows are perfect opportunities to list your book on websites that don’t charge anything to help spread the word.
The websites in this list let you promote your book at no cost, and many are beginner-friendly. Just keep in mind: you get what you pay for. These platforms are a great starting point to test interest and see how much traction your book can gain organically. After trying a few, you can evaluate whether any are worth pursuing further through their paid tiers or explore other paid advertising options.
Tier 1: Websites That Ask for Both a Start and End Date
These websites request both the first and last day of your promotion, meaning they are likely taking action to promote your book during that exact window. Whether that’s featuring it in a newsletter, highlighting it on their home page, or including it in a genre-specific roundup, these are the websites most actively coordinating with your promotional schedule. If you’re planning a time-limited free or discounted book promotion, start here.
| Website | Submission Link | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Best Book Monkey | Submit your book | |
| Book Angel (UK) | Submit your book | Submission page may trigger browser security warnings, but still accepts entrie |
| Free Book Tips | Submit your book | |
| It’s Write Now | Submit your book | You will be notified if selected |
Tier 2: Websites That Ask for a Single Promotion Date
These platforms only require you to provide a start date or a single promotion day. While they may not align as precisely with a multi-day campaign, they still offer a great chance to get extra visibility, especially if you’re doing a one-day push or want to spread mentions across several days during your promo window.
| Website | Submission Link | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Awesome Gang | Submit your book | |
| Book Praiser | Submit your book | You will be notified if selected |
| Discount Bookman | Submit your book | |
| BookSends | Submit your book | Requires at least 5 Amazon reviews to be eligible |
Tier 3: Websites That List Your Book
These platforms don’t require any start or end dates for your promotion. Instead, they’ll list your book on their website once you submit it. While they may not provide time-sensitive exposure, they can still help with long-term discoverability, especially for free books or permanent price drops.
| Website | Submission Link | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Crave Books | Submit your book | |
| Pretty Hot | Submit your book | |
| Snicks List | Submit your book | |
| eReaderIQ | Submit your book | Can’t make changes once submitted |
If you’re serious about marketing your book but working with a tight budget, these free platforms are a great place to start. Keep in mind that results can vary widely depending on your genre, timing, and presentation. Try a few during your next Amazon KDP free promotion window and track which ones drive the most downloads or engagement.
Did we miss one of your favorite free promotion websites? Let us know in the comments. We will keep this list updated as new resources emerge.