Give your Book Prime Top of Page Visibility on the Outskirts Press Bookstore

Strategic timing can amplify your visibility. Aligning your featured month with seasonal buying behavior or national observances related to your genre gives your book added relevance while readers are actively searching and browsing.

Need help deciding which month to feature your book? See the When to Schedule Your Featured Placement and Peak Buying Seasons by Genre sections below.

Choose Your Placement Option

Featured Bookstore Banner		Featured Bookstore Listing
Reserve My Spot		Reserve My Spot
Top-of-page visibility (highest attention) Your book is displayed prominently at the top of the bookstore page, so it’s one of the first things visitors see when they arrive. The banner links directly to your book’s detail page, making it easy for interested shoppers to click through immediately.		Featured section placement (strong discoverability) Your book is highlighted within a featured area of the bookstore so it stands out while shoppers scroll, compare covers, and explore categories. This is ideal for authors who want enhanced placement without relying on a top-page banner.
Great if you want: Maximum visibility the moment someone lands on the bookstore A strong visual push (cover-first impact) More direct click-through opportunities What you get (for one month): Prime banner placement at the top of the Outskirts Press Bookstore Direct link to your book detail page One-month featured run (dates based on availability) Social media promotion on the Outskirts Press Facebook page Maximize Your Featured Listing tip sheet		Great if you want: Strong visibility while shoppers browse multiple titles A featured position that helps prevent your book from getting buried Consistent exposure in a curated area What you get (for one month): 1 of 4 prominent homepage spots under the banner on the Outskirts Press Bookstore Direct link to your book sales page One-month featured run (dates based on availability) Social media promotion on the Outskirts Press Facebook page Maximize Your Featured Listing tip sheet
Reserve My Spot		Reserve My Spot

Best for published Outskirts Press authors who want:

• More visibility without changing their current marketing
• A stronger “first impression” inside the bookstore
• Consistent exposure for a full month

How It Works

• You choose Banner, Featured Listing, or both (if available).
• We confirm your run dates based on placement availability.
• Your book is featured for a full month inside the bookstore.

When Should You Schedule Your Featured Placement?

Strategic timing can amplify your visibility. Aligning your featured month with seasonal buying behavior or national observances related to your genre gives your book added relevance while readers are actively searching and browsing.

Below are high-impact months to consider by genre.  Placements are scheduled based on availability and are first come first served. If you have a specific month you'd like to be featured let us know and we'll try to accommodate your needs.

January

• Self-Help / Personal Development – New Year’s resolutions
• Health & Fitness – New year wellness goals
• Productivity / Business – Planning and goal setting season

February

• Romance – Valentine’s Day
• Relationship Advice – Love and connection themes

March

• Health & Fitness / Nutrition – National Nutrition Month
• Women’s History (biography/memoir) – Women’s History Month
• Motivational titles – Spring reset mindset

April

• Poetry – National Poetry Month
• Environmental / Nature / Sustainability – Earth Day
• Spiritual / Reflection-based books – Easter season (varies)

May

• Children’s Books – Children’s Book Week
• Mystery / Thriller – National Mystery Month
• Parenting – Mother’s Day
• Graduation-themed books – Gift season

June

• LGBTQ+ themes – Pride Month
• Romance / Beach Reads / Fiction – Summer reading season
• Travel / Adventure – Vacation planning

July

• Patriotic / Historical (U.S.) – Independence Day
• Military fiction / Memoir – Summer patriotic interest
• Thrillers / Action Fiction – Peak summer reading

August

• Romance – Romance Awareness Month
• Wellness / Self-Improvement – National Wellness Month
• Education / Parenting – Back-to-school preparation
• Young Adult – End-of-summer reading push

September

• Self-Improvement – National Self-Improvement Month
• Education / Academic / Teaching Resources – Back-to-school
• Business / Leadership – Q4 planning mindset

October

• Horror / Thriller / Suspense – Halloween
• Cookbooks – National Cookbook Month
• Inspirational / Faith-based – Fall reflection season

November

• Children’s Books – Picture Book Month / National Young Readers Week
• Memoir / Biography – National Memoir Writing Month
• Gratitude / Devotional – Thanksgiving themes
• Giftable fiction & nonfiction – Holiday shopping begins

December

• Holiday-themed books – Seasonal interest
• Christian / Inspirational – Advent season
• Gift books (all genres) – Holiday gift buying
• Family / Legacy memoirs – End-of-year reflection

Not Sure When to Feature?

If your book doesn’t fall neatly into a seasonal theme, consider:

• Launch anniversaries
• Award announcements
• Media coverage timing
• Coordinating with other marketing efforts
• Peak buying seasons for your genre (see below)

Featured placement is limited each month. Planning ahead gives you the best chance of aligning your book with high-interest seasonal demand.

Peak Buying Seasons by Genre

• Self-Help / Personal Development: January, September
• Health, Fitness & Wellness: January, March, August
• Business / Leadership / Productivity: January, September, November
• Romance: February, June–August
• Mystery / Thriller / Suspense: May, July, October
• Horror / Thriller: September–October
• Literary Fiction / General Fiction: June–August, November–December
• Children’s Books (Picture Books): May, August–September, November–December
• Middle Grade / Young Adult: May–August
• Education / Academic / Teaching Resources: July–September, January
• Cookbooks: October–December
• Poetry: April, November–December
• Christian / Inspirational: December, March–April
• Memoir / Biography: November–December, May
• US History / Military: May, July, November
• Travel / Adventure: April–July

FAQs

Do I have to change my current marketing plan?+

No. This is designed to add visibility inside the bookstore without requiring changes to what you’re already doing.

How long does the placement run?+

One full month.

Can I do both options?+

Yes (based on availability). If you’re aiming for maximum visibility, combining both can increase the number of times shoppers encounter your book while browsing. Or do them in different places in different months for prolonged exposure

Is placement guaranteed on specific dates?+

Placements are scheduled based on availability and are first come first served. If you have a specific month you'd like to be featured (like National Poetry Month if you have a poetry book) just let us know and we'll try to accommodate your needs.

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