Sponsorship Opportunities
The Reader Views Literary Awards
Support independent authors while showcasing your services to a highly engaged author community.
Why Sponsor the Reader Views Literary Awards
Reader Views has supported independent authors since 2005 through professional reviews, interviews, and literary awards. Our awards programs attract authors who are actively investing in their books and seeking reputable services they can trust. Sponsorship offers meaningful visibility within a curated program, not a crowded logo wall, and aligns your brand with a long-standing organization dedicated to elevating indie publishing.
Sponsorship Benefits
- Visibility across key Reader Views Literary Awards pages
- Logo placement with live links
- Exposure in newsletters reaching thousands of authors
- Social media mentions during the awards cycle
- Recognition as a Reader Views Preferred Service Provider
- Optional alignment with a specific award or category
In-Kind and Monetary Sponsorships
We primarily welcome service-based and in-kind sponsorships that provide direct value to authors, including courses, software access, professional services, memberships, educational webinars, virtual programming, or sponsor-provided event access when applicable.
Monetary sponsorships are applied directly to cash awards for winners.
Sponsorship Levels
Sponsorship opportunities are limited to maintain meaningful visibility for partners.
GOLD SPONSOR
$1,500
Maximum visibility and recognition throughout the awards program.
- Featured Sponsor Spotlight
in one Reader Views newsletter reaching thousands of independent authors (editorial-style feature, logo included, with a direct link to your website or event) - Named Award Sponsorship
Sponsor a dedicated award aligned with your mission, including award title recognition across Awards pages and winner announcements (judging remains independent) - Ongoing Awards Visibility
Logo placement with live links on key Awards pages, including the Awards Hub and Fiction and Non-Fiction program overview pages - Newsletter Sponsor Banner Inclusion
Inclusion in the sponsor banner featured in Reader Views newsletters throughout the awards cycle, linking to the Our Award Partners page - Social Media Promotion
Six sponsor mentions during the awards cycle across Reader Views social platforms - Preferred Service Provider designation
Listed as a Reader Views Preferred Service Provider on the Our Award Partners page, including logo, short description, and direct link
SILVER SPONSOR
$750
Meaningful visibility and recognition throughout the awards program.
- Named Award Sponsorship
Sponsor a dedicated award aligned with your mission, including award title recognition across Awards pages and winner announcements (judging remains independent) - Ongoing Awards Visibility
Logo placement with live links on key Awards pages, including the Awards Hub and Fiction and Non-Fiction program overview pages - Newsletter Sponsor Banner Inclusion
Inclusion in the sponsor banner featured in Reader Views newsletters throughout the awards cycle, linking to the Our Award Partners page - Social Media Promotion
Four sponsor mentions during the awards cycle across Reader Views social platforms - Preferred Service Provider designation
Listed as a Reader Views Preferred Service Provider on the Our Award Partners page, including logo, short description, and direct link
BRONZE SPONSOR
$350
Supporter recognition throughout the awards program.
- Named Award Sponsorship
Sponsor a dedicated award or category aligned with your mission, with recognition across Awards pages and winner announcements (judging remains independent) - Newsletter Sponsor Banner Inclusion
Inclusion in the sponsor banner featured in Reader Views newsletters during the awards cycle, linking to the Our Award Partners page - Social Media Promotion
Two sponsor mentions during the awards cycle across Reader Views social platforms - Preferred Service Provider designation
Listed as a Reader Views Preferred Service Provider on the Our Award Partners page, including logo and direct link
Other Ways to Support the Awards
These options offer flexible ways to support the awards and the indie author community.
Community Supporter — $100
A simple way to support the awards and be publicly recognized as a supporter.
Includes:
- Recognition as a Community Supporter
- Inclusion in the newsletter sponsor banner during the awards cycle
- Acknowledgment on the Our Award Partners page
- Name or logo recognition on select awards pages
In-Kind Sponsorships
Provide services, tools, or access that directly benefit award winners and finalists.
Common in-kind contributions include:
- Courses, software access, or professional services
- Memberships, consultations, or audits
- Tickets or access to sponsor-hosted events or programs
In-kind sponsorships are customized based on sponsor offerings and author needs.
How Sponsorship Works
A quick overview of what happens after you express interest.
- Submit the Sponsorship Interest Form
Share a few details about your organization and the type of sponsorship you’re interested in. - We’ll Follow Up Personally
A member of the Reader Views team will reach out to answer questions and confirm next steps. - Finalize Details
For named awards or in-kind sponsorships, we’ll confirm award wording, timing, and any deliverables. - Your Sponsorship Goes Live
Once confirmed, your recognition and visibility are added to the appropriate Awards pages, newsletters, and other placements during the awards cycle.
We keep the process straightforward and personal—no automated sales funnels, no pressure.
Ready to Become a Sponsor?
Tell us a bit about your organization, and we’ll walk you through the next steps.
Questions are welcome—this form starts the conversation.