Midwest Book Beat Catalog Placement & Advertising
Put your book, business, organization, or project in front of readers through the Midwest Book Beat catalog, our twice-yearly print and digital publication featuring authors, independent bookstores, bookish businesses, literary organizations, events, and regional literary life. The next issue is planned for November 2026. Earlier issues were published under KC Book Beat; Midwest Book Beat is the regional identity moving forward.
Contact + Public Information
Contact Name
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First Name
Middle Name
Last Name
Public-Facing Name
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Email
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Phone
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Format: (000) 000-0000.
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Website URL
Primary Public Social Media URL
Applicant Type
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Author
Publisher/Small Press
Bookstore
Bookish Business
Literary Organization
Event/Community Partner
Sponsor/Advertiser
Other
First-choice catalog placement
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Basic Listing ($25 Standard, Community Member FREE, Partner Member N/A)
Enhanced Listing ($50 Standard, Community Member $25, Partner Member N/A)
Quarter Page ($100 Standard, Community Member $75, Partner Member N/A)
Half Page ($175 Standard, Community Member $125, Partner Member N/A)
Full Page ($325 Standard, Community Member $250, Partner Member FREE for eligible 2026 benefit)
Two Page Spread ($575 Standard, Community Member $450, Partner Member $250)
Inside Front Cover ($450 Standard, Community Member $375, Partner Member $200 upgrade)
Inside Back Cover ($450 Standard, Community Member $375, Partner Member $200 upgrade)
Back Cover ($550 Standard, Community Member $450, Partner Member $300 upgrade)
Cover Design Sponsor ($1,000 Standard, Community Member $900, Partner Member $750)
Second-choice catalog placement
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Please Select
Basic Listing ($25 Standard, Community Member FREE, Partner Member N/A)
Enhanced Listing ($50 Standard, Community Member $25, Partner Member N/A)
Quarter Page ($100 Standard, Community Member $75, Partner Member N/A)
Half Page ($175 Standard, Community Member $125, Partner Member N/A)
Full Page ($325 Standard, Community Member $250, Partner Member FREE for eligible 2026 benefit)
Two Page Spread ($575 Standard, Community Member $450, Partner Member $250)
Inside Front Cover ($450 Standard, Community Member $375, Partner Member $200 upgrade)
Inside Back Cover ($450 Standard, Community Member $375, Partner Member $200 upgrade)
Back Cover ($550 Standard, Community Member $450, Partner Member $300 upgrade)
Cover Design Sponsor ($1,000 Standard, Community Member $900, Partner Member $750)
What are you promoting?
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Author/Books
Book or Series
Business/Shop
Organization/Program
Event
Product/Service
Sponsorship/Brand Awareness
Other
For Finished Ads
Finished ad file
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Destination URL / QR code destination
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Notes or special instructions
For Midwest Book Beat–Designed Placements
Ad headline / main message
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Author, business, or organization bio / promotional copy
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Book title / series title
Book description / tagline / call to action
Destination URL
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Author headshot or business/organization logo
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Book covers, product images, event graphics, or other artwork
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Preferred colors, style, or overall visual direction
Anything you do not want included
Would you like to review a proof before publication?
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Yes
No
For Basic / Enhanced Listings
Display Name
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Book Title or Primary Featured Title
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Website or Purchase Link
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Public Social-Media Handles or Links
Short Description / Blurb (Enhanced Only, max 50 words)
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Payment + Confirmation
Submitting this form requests and reserves consideration only. Midwest Book Beat will verify membership status and availability, confirm the final price, and send payment or invoice instructions when applicable. Premium placements are not confirmed until written confirmation is received.
Acknowledgement: Placement is subject to availability and written confirmation
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I understand and agree
Acknowledgement: Member pricing and benefits require an active qualifying membership
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I understand and agree
Acknowledgement: Payment may be required before finalization
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I understand and agree
Acknowledgement: Midwest Book Beat may use all submitted copy, images, logos, book covers, and related materials, and may make reasonable layout or design adjustments for publication requirements
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I understand and agree
Final Permission + Signature
Consent to publish submitted or approved materials in the Midwest Book Beat catalog and related digital catalog presentation
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I agree
Typed Signature
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Signature Date
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Year
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
Date
Questions or notes for the catalog team
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