Forget Facebook ads. Reach a community of writers and readers on a platform designed just for them!
At Inkbury, we’re helping wordsmiths and book-lovers find products and services they’re actually interested in. Advertisers can choose from placements that target writers, readers, or the entire Inkbury community. Plus, organizers can promote their events through sponsored event placements.
Book Club Ads
Show off your book. Share your tool for readers. Promote your bookish service. If you’re trying to reach readers, meet them where they are.
Writing Group Ads
Spread the word about your writing software, publishing service, or craft book. After all, Inkbury is where the writers are.
Community-Wide Ads
Reach readers and writers through network-wide ads. Display your ad in the activity feed, the homepage for all logged-in users.
Sponsored Events
Display your event at the top of the list. All eyes will be on your writing conference, workshop, book fair, or other event for writers or readers.
FAQs
Who sees ads on Inkbury?
Inkbury offers three membership levels: Writer, Reader, and Author.
Writers and Readers see all ads.
For members at the paid Author level, ads are hidden by default. These members have the option to display the types of ads they want to see.
What types of ads are available?
Inkbury currently offers the following ad placements:
- Writing Group ads appear in the sidebar of all writing groups.
- Book Club ads appear in the sidebar of all book clubs.
- Activity Feed ads appear in the sidebar of the activity feed, which serves as the homepage for logged-in users.
- Events List ads appear at the top of the list of Inkbury events.
How can I make sure my ad image is formatted correctly?
Your ad will be automatically cropped to fit the ad space. You can preview the ad in the purchase form.
To ensure no cropping occurs, you can design your ad image using our Canva template.
How do I pay for ads and sponsored events?
You can purchase ad and sponsored event placements on a monthly basis. Choose the month or months you would like, and submit payment on the checkout page.
How do I know which ad placements are available?
The advertising purchase form displays current availability for ad placements. All ad placements are first come, first served.
What if my ad is rejected?
If your ad content does not meet our community standards, we will request changes. If the advertiser prefers not to make changes, we will refund the ad fee.
Is there a minimum or maximum amount of time I can display my ad?
Ad placements are available per month. The minimum amount of time an ad will be displayed is one month. There is no maximum. If you would like to book ad placements or sponsored events further into the future than our form currently allows, contact us at info [at] inkbury [dot] com.
I have more questions about ad placements or sponsored events.
Contact us at info [at] inkbury [dot] com with additional questions.