In this post I share over 100 places to promote Christian books in response to this question I received:
Hi Shelley, thank you so much in advance for your advice. I just published a new devotional/motivation book for Christian entrepreneurs. I was wondering if you had any recommendations as the best place to market my book. I had good success with gospelebooks.net.
Do you know of any other similar sites? Thank you again for your help.
The majority of my books are Christian nonfiction books and so I have done a lot of research on this topic. Here are a few resources to consider.
Where to Get Started
These are resources I have personally researched and compiled for our own book marketing efforts over the years and now want to share these resources with you.
Do NOT feel like you have to list your book in each and every place we list within this post, but choose a few to start with and then add your book to other places as you have time. Trying to take advantage of each and every opportunity at once will only serve to overwhelm you, so I highly recommend pacing yourself and choosing the ones that you think will work best for you and your book.
5 Websites to Promote Christian Books:
If you have a Christian book that is on a free promotion or is permafree, consider submitting your promotion to these sites.
- GospelBooks.net – Submit your book here: http://gospelebooks.net/submit/
- Spirit Filled Kindle – has advertising opportunities on Fiverr (https://www.fiverr.com/hosannahighest) or sign up for their author promotion list. Also you can add @P_Creeden #RT to your tweet, and they will retweet you to their twitter followers once/week!
- Faithful Reads – http://faithfulreads.com/authors/
- http://christianbookreaders.com/submit-your-free-books/
- CrossReads – Post on CrossReads forums on the thread for the date your book is free (requires free registration) http://crossreads.com/community/forumdisplay.php?10-FREE-Books
NOTE: Find more sites to submit free books here: https://www.trainingauthors.com/47-places-to-submit-your-free-kdp-promotion-for-your-kindle-ebook/
9 Other Websites to Promote Christian Books:
- GospelBooks.net – Submit your book here: http://gospelebooks.net/submit/ and find out about other advertising opportunities here: http://gospelebooks.net/advertise/
- Beacon Ads: http://beaconads.com (many popular Christian websites offer advertising here)
- CrossReads: An online community where Christian readers and authors meet. They offer paid advertising opportunities here: http://crossreads.com/advertising-options/
- New Christian Books: An online Christian magazine. If you are an author or author’s representative and would like to submit a news item or excerpt, please register from the link at the bottom of their website. Registration is free: http://www.newchristianbooksonlinemagazine.com/submissions
- Good eBooks: This website offers free advertising for eBooks priced between $0.99 and $9.99. They have four categories: “More eBooks,” “Kidz World,” “World of Poetry,” and “Biblical Gold.” http://www.goodebooks.net/authfree.html
- GNF: http://graceandfaith4u.com/advertising-on-gnf/
- eBook Christian: http://www.ebookchristian.com/welcome.html
- Gospel Reads: Paid advertising options https://gospelreads.com/submit-a-list/
- Author Audience Academy: This is my membership for Christian authors and we have a Book Launch Team that will help you promote your 99 cent Kindle eBook. Get access to this promotional opportunity and all of my training for authors by joining us here: http://www.authoraudienceacademy.com/
Note: For general advertising, BookBub and Ereader News Today have been effective. Also check out this post for 35 alternatives to BookBub.
You can also find a spreadsheet of over 100 places to advertise your book here.
44 Blog Hosts for Christian Authors
On my website, Body and Soul Publishing (my independent publishing company), I have compiled a list of blog hosts for Christian authors. Simply contact them individually to request a guest blog post.
You can access the entire list here: http://www.bodyandsoulpublishing.com/blog-tour-hosts-for-christian-authors
1 Christian Press Release Site
Christian Newswire: Have your press release sent to Christian media sources and you can also submit it to the media sources in your state for an additional fee here: http://www.christiannewswire.com
My success story:
I used this site for one of my books and was interviewed on CBN (The Christian Broadcasting Network), a national television program, as a result. However, realize that your topic should be unique and something they are interested in sharing with their audience.
2 Christian Book Award Sites
- Christian Book Award: http://christianbookaward.com
- Christian Fiction Grace Awards: http://graceawardsdotorg.wordpress.com/
21 Christian Media Sources to Promote Christian Books
5 Christian TV Sources:
- Friends and Neighbors TV Show http://www.watc.tv/, Greg West, WATC/Atlanta
- CTN Online http://www.ctnonline.com
- The Good Life Show http://www.tv45.org
- Full Circle http://www2.crossroads.ca/fullcircle
- 100 Huntley St. http://www.100huntley.com
4 Christian Radio:
- K-LOVE: http://www.klove.com You can also submit a news tip via email: [email protected]
- Campus Crusade for Christ: http://www.lighthousereport.com
- KBB Network: http://kbbnetwork.biz
- The Artist First Radio Network: http://www.artistfirst.com and http://www.artistfirst.com/authorswanted.htm
8 Online Radio Shows:
- Everyday Wisdom for Families: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/everydaywisdomforfamilies
- Marnie’s Friends: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/marniesfriends
- Motherhood Talk Radio: http://motherhoodtalkradio.wordpress.com
- Living Joyfully Free: http://www.livingjoyfullyfree.com/about-living-joyfully-free/contact-us
- CWA Radio: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/cwa-radio and http://cwaradio.com/be-guest-on-cwa-radio-show/
- The Christian Author Show: http://www.wnbnetworkwest.com/WnbAuthorsShowChristian.html
- Diva Talk Radio: http://divatalkradio.com/be-our-guest
- HayHouse Radio http://www.hayhouseradio.com/index.php
4 Online Christian News:
- News for Christians: http://www.newsforchristians.com, You can e-mail the editor: [email protected]
- The Christian Post: http://www.christianpost.com/aboutus/contactus.html
- The Underground: http://theundergroundsite.com/contact-us
- Christian Women’s Voice: www.christianwomensvoice.org
40+ Christian Podcasts That Host Guests
I had my Virtual Assistant (VA) research Christian podcasts that host guests. I share my list with my members inside Author Audience Academy. You can join us here.
20 Facebook Groups to Promote Christian Books
Please make sure to read all the group guidelines. The most effective way to use Facebook groups is to find 2-3 active groups in your niche and interact to add value on a regular basis. If you are posting the same thing in all groups it won’t be as effective. Also see my post with 8 common mistakes to avoid here: http://www.shelleyhitz.com/marketing-your-book
8 Christian Reader Groups
- CrossReads: https://www.facebook.com/groups/crossreads
- GNF Reader’s Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/203785339749853/
- Christian Fiction Devourers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/200067670053172/
- Christian Fiction Gathering: https://www.facebook.com/groups/christianfictiongathering/
- Free eBooks for Christian Readers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/FreeEbookAlerts/
- The Book Club Network: https://www.facebook.com/groups/146903260542
- Christian Book Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheChristianBookClub
- Avid Readers of Christian Fiction: https://www.facebook.com/groups/AvidChristFicReaders/
13 Christian Author/Blogger Groups:
- CrossReads Authors: https://www.facebook.com/groups/crossreadsauthors/
- Grace & Faith: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gracenfaith
- Christian Indie Authors: https://www.facebook.com/groups/117510274996874/
- Christian Book Pickers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/192912540785867/
- Christian Blogger Network: https://www.facebook.com/groups/13679025366
- Christian Networking: https://www.facebook.com/groups/358409300452/
- Christian Writer’s Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/213899418675758/
- Writing for the Spirit Christian Writer’s: https://www.facebook.com/groups/278867392226715/
- Christian Authors: https://www.facebook.com/groups/134165873392010/
- Christian Author Book Marketing Strategies: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Christianauthorsbookmarketing/
- Kickstart: https://www.facebook.com/groups/108812789266431/
- Christian Women Online: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WeAreChristianWomenOnline/
- Christian Women Bloggers Network: https://www.facebook.com/groups/21301279021/
Book Marketing Templates to Save You Time and Money
You’ve got a book you’re proud of. Now you’re looking for a simpler way to get it into the hands of more readers. One way you can do that is through social media. It’s free to use…however, it can also take up a lot of your time.
Good news!
You can get your social media posts for the next month done in just 90 minutes so that you can reach more readers with your book (without being pushy or salesy) in the Mini-Marketing Messages workshop here: https://minimarketingmessages.com
Share More Resources to Promote Christian Books Below
Let’s work together! Share any resources you’ve found to be helpful in the comments below. I’d also love to know which sites you’ve found to be most effective for you.
Hi there!
Good day! I came across your site and thought that you would be of great help and inspiration. I would like to ask for some tips/help on how to promote my children christian book entitled Road Trip.
Sincerely,
Joanna Olarte
Author- Road Trip
Joanna – I hope you found this post helpful! I have a TON of free marketing training here: https://www.trainingauthors.com/free-training-for-authors/.
If you want more personalized help, I’d love to work with you inside my program, Author Audience Academy: http://www.authoraudienceacademy.com/
Hi Hits,
Good day it’s a great thing I came across your blog. I was searching for websites that offer Christian books advertisement on Google and found your article, hopefully, it’s really compiled for easy understanding.
With pleasure I announce that I also offer Christian books and programmes adverts in form of sponsored post and text /banners in my blog. Thanks
Very Informative article. Its very very useful for us.
Thankyou
You’re welcome!
hey Shelley, most of the sites only allow your book to be free or discounted. How can I market my book which costs $4,99? Which sites allow that
There are three main types of marketing that you can see here: https://www.trainingauthors.com/3-types-of-book-marketing/
For social media, we have a workshop that can help here: https://minimarketingmessages.com/
And if you want to learn 27 ways to market your book and create a 30-day marketing plan, join our Book Promotion Plan workshop here: https://authors.thrivecart.com/11235-81156/
Hi Shelley, I’m a European writer. I have just published a pilgrim’s guidebook about abbeys and monasteries in the Netherlands and Belgium. Do you think there is a market for this in the US?
I’m not sure how many people travel overseas to visit abbeys and monasteries. You would need to do some research to see if there are other books similar to yours on Amazon already selling well. You could also reach out to some US monasteries and ask them if they think there would be interest.
Hi there!
Good day! I came across your site and thought that you would be of great help and inspiration. I would like to ask for some tips/help on how to promote my children christian book entitled Road Trip.
Thanks you! You can find my free training here: http://www.trainingauthors.com/free and personalized help in my coaching program here: http://www.authoraudienceacademy.com
This site is “out of sight” Very helpful. Thanks a million.
You’re welcome!
Hello Ma’am Shelley. I am looking for Christian websites that can help us market the books of our Bishop who has already written more than 100 books by God’s grace that is all about ministry. He has written some books that are given free that talks about salvation. These were My Eternal Decision and Thank God I’m Born Again. He has distributed thousands of copies already to people in different places here in the Philippines not to mention other countries as well to bless the lives of people. His passion for soul-winning is really worth emulating. His heart’s desire is to give out as many of his books as possible to Ministers of the Gospel, Church Workers and all those who are doing the work of the ministry to different places especially to villages or provinces. With these, he wants to sell more of his books in order for him to have some money to use in printing and giving it more for free.
Thank you so much Ma’am for the attention and prompt reply to this message.
Shalom!
Have you gone through the list on this website? That’s where I would start. I also have a lot of free training at http://www.trainingauthors.com/free
HI,
I found this website in Dutch that shows the most popular christian books of this moment. https://boeken-top-10.nl/christelijke-boeken-top-10/
Do you know if there is something similar in English?
You can definitely look at the bestseller list on Amazon to see what’s selling well.
Hello,
As a Christian author I found the following websites useful:
https://www.goodreads.com
https://www.librarything.com
https://christian-book-promotion.rcetc.com
Hope you find these links helpful.
WONDERFUL information with tons of website links. Who could ask for more? THANK YOU, thank you, thank you Shelly for doing such an awesome job. God bless you. Please check out my website as well. HAVE a blessed day!
You’re welcome Darryl!
Hi Shelley, I write children’s books. I felt hopeless in getting them to the forefront. I self- publish. Your article is a blessing. Thank you for sharing! God bless.
You’re welcome!
Thank you for providing such great information for Chrisitan authors. I appreciate the effort to put into this list and will be using it to promote my new self published art and devotional book. God bless you Shelley!
Connie – It makes my heart so happy to know this list is helpful for you! Yay! You’re very welcome 🙂
I would like to advertise my Christian book about how I was healed of diabetes. It is on Amazon UK can you help me?
Janet – we don’t offer marketing services but do have a lot of free training on marketing your books on this site.
Shelley, if could only market with top five or ten Christian websites for the launch of my book, who would you recommend for maximum reach? Thank you.
Larry – it really depends on the genre of your book, the audience you’re trying to reach, etc. I always encourage Christian authors to pray and ask God for guidance as well. Here is a blog post that may encourage you today: https://www.trainingauthors.com/one-god-idea
This is gold. Thank you!
So glad you found it helpful Leah!
Thank you for this information I have been delivered from drugs for 10 years now and have written 10 books all about my faith in God now I am going through this list and will use as many as possible thank you so much may God bless you and your family.
You’re very welcome Michael!
First off I would like to say wonderful blog!
I had a quick question which I’d like to ask if you do not mind.
I was curious to know how you center yourself and clear your head prior to writing.
I have had difficulty clearing my mind in getting my ideas out.
I truly do enjoy writing but it just seems like the first 10 to 15 minutes are usually wasted just
trying to figure out how to begin. Any ideas
or tips? Kudos!
I have so many ideas about this. This post has a lot of ideas: https://www.trainingauthors.com/improve-your-writing/ and also check out this one: https://www.trainingauthors.com/escape-writers-block/
Thank you for this information I have been delivered from drugs for 5 years now and have written 18 books all about my faith in God now I am going through this list and will use as many as possible thank you so much may God bless you and your family.
You’re very welcome! Wow, 18 books. I love that and pray God’s favor upon your ministry!
I have just written a Christian book, entitled “Random Thoughts on Life, Love, Laughter and Living for Jesus”. It is being published by Covenant Books.
It is 65 entries of 2-4 pages each on the Christian life and how to live for Jesus. One-third of the book are mini-biographies of famous people that you probably didn’t know were Christians.
How do I go about advertising my book? I am on a very limited budget. I can send you some entries for you to peruse, if you like. My book is about 200 pages long with about 65 entries.
I have a website at https://bsssb-llc.com.
Let me know how you think I should proceed.
Thank you for any consideration,
Dave Maynard
[email protected]
Dave – first of all congratulations! So exciting! We provide this list of ways to promote your book but don’t currently put together individualized marketing plans. However, you can get personalized feedback from me inside ChristianBookAcademy.com. Excited for you and wishing you the best!
Hello, Shelley—thanks for such an extensive list. I wanted to offer a new resource as a fellow Christian author. I own an indie Christian publishing company called The Rebel Christian and we actually just launched a promo platform for authors absolutely free.
We’ve only just stepped into the marketing side of things but we hope to continue going strong and become a valuable source of promotion for Christian authors of all sub genres.
I hope this info finds you well. Thanks for all the knowledge you’ve shared!
Awesome! Yes thank you for sharing! We’re always looking for new resources.
Thank you Shelley for this information. You’ve made my job so much easier.
You’re welcome, Benjamin! – Stacy, Community Care Team