Top 10 selfpublished book awards for independent authors. Below are links and important information for independent publishers six book award contests. Its a free private facebook group in which we do monthly fb lives. We would also like to offer you a 50% discount on an early bird entry into the upcoming 2020 writers digest 28th annual selfpublished book awards. You do have the option to enter your book in more than one category, however, each entry requires a separate registration form and separate entry fee.
Kennedy human rights presents an award to the book that, as schlesinger said, most faithfully and forcefully reflects robert kennedys purposes his concern for the poor and the powerless, his struggle for. A royal dragonfly book awards seal on your books cover, marketing materials, or website tells readers and industry professionals that they are reading a highly acclaimed publication. International childrens book awards national library of. Contest submissions are open december 1 to march 15. Please send the digital copies of the books as early as possible. The award seeks fiction, poetry, and nonfiction books published the previous year.
Submissions of books published in 2019 are now closed. We asked several book award winners whether they thought entering contests was worthwhile. Most of the questions we receive are covered in the faq section. International childrens book awards february 11th, 2014 by janice rodrigues. All books not registered online must be accompanied by an official entry form. Cutoff is by calendar year in which book is published, not by actual publish date. List of book awards contests updated 2019 tck publishing. Award winners continue to provide us with insight into what is the rage in.
Oct 16, 2018 you may not have to enter if you are the author of a traditionallypublished book. Weve assembled a comprehensive list which features 74 of the most popular poetry contests in 2020, organized by entry deadline. But if they wont, during this twoweek period, enter your book for free. The anisfieldwolf book awards recognizes outstanding works that contribute to our understanding of racism and our appreciation of cultural diversity. For award specific entry details, deadlines and entry fees, click on the link provided for each award. The list is supplied as information for authors and selfpublishers interested in pursuing awards and citations as a means to. Final judges are aimee parkison for fiction, philip metres. Congratulations to the winners of the 9th annual axiom business book awards. The website presents the international photography competitions with cash prizes and valuable gifts.
These awards honor works of distinctive originality, intelligence, creativity, and importance. Awards are given for fiction, poetry and nonfiction. Book awards for selfpublished authors the book designer. Entries are limited to independently indie published books, including those from small presses, ebook publishers, and selfpublished authors. The ecpa christian book awards, formerly the gold medallion book awards, have been presented in six categories since 1978. Other well known childrens book awards include the charlotte zolotow award, presented by the cooperative childrens book center ccbc, the boston globehoern book awards, and the ezra jack keats book award. My first book, sunbelievable, was published by my own publishing company and therefore qualified as a selfpublished versus a printondemand selfpublished book. With 55 categories to choose from, winning a coveted purple dragonfly book award helps authors and illustrators alike garner instant credibility, attention from the. All finalists will be listed in the 2020 fallwinter awards issue. The majority of selfpublished book awards dont confer any benefit to the author, other than a seal that winners often must pay for. Participation is both free of charge and with small entry fee. Included here for quick access to bestseller lists and award winners. The anisfieldwolf book awards recognizes outstanding works that contribute to.
Your clickable book cover will be included in our readers choice award pages by genre, and eligible to win our 3rd annual, 2020 readers choice award one winnerall genres can submit, and our subscribers and your fans will have an opportunity to vote for your book between may 1, 2020 oct. Subscribe to our free email newsletter and download free character. The national book foundation may request physical copies to be mailed in the future. Then, you get to choose up to 3 more categories at no extra fee. To the right are helpful links and resources regarding book awards. We own a small press, ad hoc fiction, which publishes quality books and also runs a. The annual best indie book award is an international literary award contest recognizing outstanding achievement by independent authors. The next generation indie book awards are the largest international awards program for independent publishers indie book awards how to enter the largest international awards program for independent publishers. Whether youre a professional writer, a parttime freelancer or a selfstarting student, heres your chance to enter the only selfpublished competition exclusively for selfpublished books. The ultimate list of free writing contests in 2020 jerry jenkins. The book excellence awards is an international book award that helps authors and publishers increase their credibility, visibility and book sales. Entries should be postmarked no later than the 31st. Clicking on an item opens a new page featuring a more detailed description and a link to the.
Jan 18, 2018 learn about the 10 top legitimate book awards open to selfpublished authors. Most agreed that they noticed no increase in sales. Entries compete for book awards at the following levels. Your book s entered in either overall fiction or overall non. Including them here should not be taken as an endorsement of the competition or its sponsors.
The annual best indie book award or biba is an international literary award contest recognizing outstanding indie authors. The national book awards are the nations preeminent literary prizes, honoring outstanding fiction, young peoples literature, poetry, and nonfiction. Ive been a book judge a few times and consider it a great honor. Jan 14, 2017 a mong the dozens of awards for selfpublished books, there arent many that are worth winning. Avoid events which are driven by excessive entry fees, marketing services to entrants, or selling merchandise like stickers and certificates. Online shopping for book awards from a great selection at books store. Researching book award contests can be overwhelming. Then print out your online entry receipt, tuck it into the cover of your books, and send the books to the address below. Book awards authors should enter westwind communications. First in category, genre grand prize, and chanticleer grand prize. The dragonfly book awards are contests that recognize accomplished and upandcoming authors worldwide in a variety of genres. As of the 2018 award we would like you to send both versions of your book if you have the two are available.
These awards are presented each year by the american library association ala along with other awards in over 20 categories. However, it was unanimous that the awards reception, the medal, and the ability to put a sticker on their book was worth the entry fee, but not more. Writing competitions in 2020 a list of local and international events. Previous winners and finalists of the book excellence awards have doubled their book sales, garnered attention from film producers, received distribution in book stores and increased their visibility and media attention. Awardwinning authors tend to be more successful when it comes to finding a literary agent, getting a publisher, and selling more books. A mong the dozens of awards for selfpublished books, there arent many that are worth winning. Dec 01, 2019 after publishers have completed the entry form, the awards team will reach out to each publisher with a unique file request link for the titles the publisher submitted, and further directions. Conducted annually, the independent publisher book awards honor the years best independently published titles from around the world. The evangelical christian publishers association is an international, notforprofit, trade organization. Submissions will be accepted beginning september 1. The big 5 main houses must apply for the new york city big book award.
Submission guidelines the anisfieldwolf book awards. Books published between july of the previous year and june 30 of the current year are eligible for the following years prize. We will then let you know if its the sort of book that our readers willmight enjoy. Please remember to read the rules before entering the wishing shelf awards how to enter. The event exists to recognize talent, not to enrich the organizers.
Entries are limited to independently indie published books, including those from small presses, e. Your books entered in either overall fiction or overall nonfiction. We are now accepting entries for the 2020 purple dragonfly book award contest, our book award contest exclusively for childrens books. When doing this you must make it clear that both versions have been sent to us on the entry form.
Please submit corrections or feedback on any competition to us on the contact page or leave them as comments on the announcement post. Book awards contests can be a great way for a new or experienced author to win a prize, get recognition, and improve your chances at getting a major book deal. Book awards contests can be a great way for a new or experienced author to win a prize. Kennedy book award was founded in 1980 with the proceeds from arthur m. The best selfpublished book awards programs have the power to change that and bring authors and their works out of obscurity and into the spotlight. Book awards for selfpublished writers are one way to do that.
The royal dragonfly book award contest is a worldwide book competition that honors excellence in all types of literature and book marketing, recognizing creativity and hard work for a comprehensive list of genres in 68 categories. With hundreds of thousands of selfpublished books hitting the shelves every year, indie authors need to find a way to stand out. Each item on our list includes basic information about max word count, associated fees, submission deadlines, and the maximum prize that can be won. Dec 22, 2011 just updated all content and added three new contests. The 2020 ippys are open until the final deadline of. Many a favourite title came to our our attention as a result of winning an award. The awards are intended to bring increased recognition to the thousands of exemplary independent, university, and selfpublished books released each year. The key to our success is having a keen eye for quality from distinguished and reputable judges.
Contest winners garner instant credibility, attention from the media, and an opportunity to increase sales. This author, needless to say, was happy he decided to enter. What has your experience been with awards and contests. My first book, sunbelievable, was published by my own publishing company and therefore qualified as a selfpublished versus a printondemand self. Welcome to the most comprehensive online list of creative writing competitions and events for writers. If you are adding more than 3 categories or including additional books, please use our. These awards were selected based on their acceptance of selfpublished books. A royal dragonfly book awards seal on your books cover, marketing materials, or website tells readers and industry professionals they are reading a highly acclaimed publication. The 76 medals went to publishers and authors representing 17 u.
The award seeks fiction, poetry, and nonfiction books published the previous year books published in 2019 are eligible for the 2020 prize that contribute to our understanding of racism and our appreciation of cultural diversity. Enter the official best indie book award official best. For more information about book awards and contests. Established in 2008 and requiring a small entry fee, this award recognized the best books from small presses in eight categories. This years fiction prize went to susan choi for trust exercise. Book awards are a way of recognising the best, the divergent and the most popular in contemporary literature. Book awards in order to give recognition to new scholarly publications that make significant contributions to the study of religion, the american academy of religion offers awards for excellence. Lots of free and paid opportunities to win prizes and get published. Book must be published no more than three years prior to the award entry deadline for literary classics international book awards. For example, books published between july 1, 2018 and june 30, 2019 will be eligible for the 2020 award. The aar seeks submissions for the 2020 best first book in the history of religions award as well as the four categories of the 2018 awards for excellence in the study of religion. Each poetry competition below has a link to the contest submission guidelines so you can learn a bit more about the contest, publisher and choose the poetry competition thats the best fit.
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