Spotlight Application | Melanin Library

Melanin Spotlight Request

This form is a request to have your book advertised on the Melanin Library website for 30 days. Please keep in mind:

This is a paid advertisement. Upon completion of this form, if your book is selected, you understand that you will be sent an invoice that will need to be paid in full before your book is advertised.
This is not a personal endorsement of your book, and that disclaimer will be made should your book be included on any social media posts.
This advertisement does not guarantee any promotion on the Melanin Library social media platforms.
There are limited spots and they fill up quickly.

The current rate for the advertisement is $30 for 30 days.

TitlePlease include correct capitalization. (ex. “We Are the Origin”, not “we are the origin”)AuthorPlease include correct capitalization and spacing. (ex. “C. M. Lockhart”, not “c.m.lockhart”) For multiple authors, please separate names with commas. (Ex. “C. M. Lockhart, Amanda B. Weaver”, not “C. M. Lockhart and Amanda B. Weaver”)Preferred NameThis name is used for contact purposes (i.e. how to address the submitter of this form via email.)EmailPlease provide a valid email address. The invoice for this advertisement will be sent here. The invoice will be sent via Stripe, and can be paid with any credit card. Checks and cash are not accepted.LinkPlease include a link where the book can be purchased or found. Amazon would be preferred.
Please include the “http://” portion of the URL.

Type of Promotion

Melanin SpotlightPodcast & Youtube AdInstagram Promotion (+$20)

You acknowledge that your book is already in, or has already been submitted to the Melanin Library.

You understand that this is a paid advertisement. Upon completion of this form, if your book is accepted, you will be sent an invoice that will need to be paid in full before your book is advertised.

You understand this is not a personal endorsement of your book, and that disclaimer will be made should your book be included in any social media posts.

You understand that submitting this form does not guarantee your book being selected as a Melanin Spotlight.

Slots are given on a first come, first served basis and you will only be sent an invoice if your book is selected. If your book is not selected, you will be sent a notice via email letting you know that.