Frequently Asked Questions

Readers and authors, find answers to frequently asked questions about Digital Book Today’s books and services.

How long are books free or discounted on Amazon?
Generally, books maintain their price for 24 to 48 hours. On occasion, an author will increase their book’s price early so always verify a book’s price before downloading from Amazon.

Can I select my preferred genres in your daily newsletter?
Yes. Our featured Kindle books and some select free books are sent out in all of our newsletters, and when you first sign up for our newsletter you may receive free Kindle book deals from all genres. However, at the bottom of each newsletter, there are links to customize your reading preferences by adding or removing your preferred genre types.

Do I have to visit Digital Book Today every day to see your books?
No, you can subscribe to our newsletter and receive one email daily with our featured free books along with selected books that are on sale. Our newsletter is free and you may unsubscribe at any time. Sign up on this page or you can sign up on our homepage.

PROMOTION FAQ

What results can I expect from a Digital Book Today promotion?
Results vary greatly based on a variety of factors, including a book’s cover, ratings, genre, price, promotion date, etc. Thus, we cannot guarantee any specific results for your book. With that in mind, here are recent (November 2023) screenshots of 1. our website traffic, 2. our Facebook post reach, and 3. the number of clicks from free books on our newsletter.

How can I maximize the results of my promotion?
Please see the rotating “Author Tips for Success” suggestions located in the yellow box on this page.

Can I pay for my promotion via PayPal?
Due to numerous issues with PayPal functionality, we no longer accept PayPal on our website. However, Digital Book Today promotions can be purchased with PayPal on the CraveBooks platform.

How can I feature my book on Digital Book Today?
To provide our readers with high-quality books at reasonable prices, we have minimum requirements for a book to be featured on Digital Book Today. For details on our guidelines and requirements, click here to see our promotion options.

AWARDS CONTEST FAQ

How will books be judged?
All books entered in our contest will be read and rated by one or more of our judges, and each of our judges has a minimum of ten years of experience in the book industry. Books will be judged on character development, pacing and plot progression, dialogue and narrative flow, grammar and writing mechanics, overall reader engagement, and additional literary qualities.

What prizes will be awarded?
1. All books that place in our contest qualify to use a DBT Award Winner emblem in their marketing.
2. Each first-place winner will receive a quotable endorsement by one of our contest judges
3. Some of our first-place winners will be selected to receive an additional literary prize from among the following:
$100 cash prize, provided by Digital Book Today ($100 value, 1 winner)
A Book Nerdection professional book review and author interview, provided by Book Nerdection ($100 value each, 5 winners)
An Indies Today editorial review, provided by Indies Today ($89 value each, 3 winners)
A free Digital Book Today promotion, provided by Digital Book Today ($15 to $20 value each, multiple winners)

Can I enter my book in the DBT Literary Awards contest?
Entries will be accepted from March 1st through November 5th. We offer dozens of genres and we accept books published in any year. Click here to enter your book in the contest.

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