Selfpublished book awards, writing contests and literary prizes. For childrens book authors, here is a compiled list of upcoming and annual book contests either devoted to or containing categories for childrens and young adult literature. Awardwinning authors tend to be more successful when it comes to finding a literary agent, getting a publisher, and selling more books. Book awards for selfpublished writers are one way to do that. First presented in 1990 and now facilitated by the royal society of literature. Selfpublished book awards the writers union of canada. A mong the dozens of awards for selfpublished books, there arent many that are worth winning. Alli monitors the selfpublishing industry in two ways. The winning authors tour several colleges, giving readings, lecturing, visiting classes, conducting workshops, and publicizing their books. Established in 2016 to recognize excellence in canadian independent publishing, the whistler independent book awards offers prizes in two categories. The majority of selfpublished book awards dont confer any benefit to the author, other than a seal that winners often must pay for. Independent book publishers association benjamin franklin book award.
Benjamin franklin awards the ibpa benjamin franklin awards, which includes fiftyfive categories recognizing excellence in both editorial and design, is regarded as one of the highest national honors in small and independent publishing. The list is supplied as information for authors and selfpublishers interested in pursuing awards and citations as a means to their own publishing goals. All independent authors and publishers with a book date of 2016, 2017, or 2018 are invited to enter. Book awards for self published writers are one way to do that. Jan 09, 2019 writers digest selfpublished book awards. Independent authors and publishers put a great deal of care into creating quality books for a global audience.
Best selfpublished novel contest james river writers. Nonfiction book awards nonfiction authors association. Book awards authors should enter westwind communications. Dec 10, 2012 here are the book contests i recommend for self published authors. Selfpublished book awards, writing contests and literary prizes american eagle book awards each year, american eagle book awards recognizes notable works of fiction by selfpublished or independently published authors whose books were published in the. It was a thrilling boost to learn that my little book made it through the slush pile and onto the shortlist. A quick internet search will yield many other competitions that accept submissions of selfpublished books. Contests for already published poetry books updated.
May 02, 2020 international book award for independent and selfpublished books of poetry, fiction, or creative nonfiction. We frequently receive inquiries from self published writers looking for awards for which they are eligible. The national indie excellence awards niea is open to all english language printed books available for sale, including small presses, midsize independent publishers, university presses, and self published authors. Its a long list and accurate as far as possible, updated monthly, so bookmark this page. Selfpublished book awards, writing contests and literary. An honorary president of the association until his passing in 2011 at 90, fred was an. Jan 14, 2017 a mong the dozens of awards for selfpublished books, there arent many that are worth winning. Even if it doesnt win first place the winner will be announced on april 21st.
Including them here should not be taken as an endorsement of the competition or its sponsors. Just updated all content and added three new contests. She has worked as a journalist and womens health educator in western massachusetts. Many of the contests have categories in addition to poetry and some have regional or other restrictions. Book awards for selfpublished authors collects in one list book award programs that accept selfpublished. A brochure from the northern california independent booksellers association advising selfpublished authors on the best way to pitch their book to indie bookstores and approach busy staff and a previous b tw articles on working directly with selfpublished authors. Self published book awards some make the argument that book contests are a way to rip off writers. Niea national indie excellence awards united states. The awards are intended to bring increased recognition to the thousands of exemplary independent, university, and self published books released each year. James river writers recognizes the writing talents and entrepreneurial skills of indie authors by continuing the best selfpublished novel contest, which we started in 2014. Readers favorite has been awarded the best websites for independent authors award by the association of independent authors, which recognizes businesses and organizations that provide helpful products and services for independent authors. Created in memoriam of renowned author eric hoffer, the eric hoffer awards program honors 19 categories including art. Gain access to our member forum, discounts and deals, library of selfpublishing guides, and much more.
These include the guardian selfpublished book of the month, the amazon breakthrough novel award, the next generation indie book awards, and the international book awards. The competition is open to all englishlanguage selfpublished books for which the authors have paid the full cost of publication, or the cost of printing has been paid for by a grant or as part of a prize. My first book, sunbelievable, was published by my own publishing company and therefore qualified as a selfpublished versus a printondemand self. How to enter and win book award contests book editing.
Novel writing competitions list for 2020 jessica davidson. If anyone knows of additional contests for already published books or galleys, please post a comment and i will add to the list. With hundreds of thousands of selfpublished books hitting the shelves every year, indie authors need to find a way to stand out. This is the largest nonprofit awards program for selfpublished authors today. Ellen lafleche is a judge of our north street book prize. The alliance of independent authors is a professional business membership organisation for selfpublishing authors. Selfpublished book awards, writing contests and literary prizes american eagle book awards each year, american eagle book awards recognizes notable works of fiction by selfpublished or independently published authors whose books were published in the previous year in the united states. Publishers are also welcome to submit books for award consideration. Top 10 selfpublished book awards for independent authors. Her manuscript, workers rites, won the philbrick poetry award from the providence athenaeum and was published as a chapbook in 2011. Entries will be evaluated on content, writing quality. A brochure from the northern california independent booksellers association advising self published authors on the best way to pitch their book to indie bookstores and approach busy staff and a previous b tw articles on working directly with self published authors.
The alliance of independent authors is a professional business membership organisation for self publishing authors. The annual best indie book award or biba is an international literary contest recognizing outstanding indie authors. Feb 12, 20 none of the contests, as of this writing, require your story to be about food, technology, zebras or any of the other rules that contests force upon us. We help you to publish great books and reach more readers. Jendi reiter is vice president of winning writers, editor of the best free literary contests, and oversees the winning writers. May 07, 2017 a regularly updated list of contests for already published books of poetry, listed in chronological order of deadline. The winning book will be read by a leading literary agency. Jul 12, 2014 these include the guardian self published book of the month, the amazon breakthrough novel award, the next generation indie book awards, and the international book awards. List of book awards contests updated 2019 tck publishing. National book contests the next generation indie book awards.
Selfpublished books and english translations are also considered. 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. Book awards for self published authors including them here should not be taken as an endorsement of the competition or its sponsors. We have a partner membership for services which align with our code of standards and go through a vetting process.
Using only the online submission system, submit an ebook selfpublished in 2019 by february 28. It looks like youre viewing this page with a mobile device. Most book contests are open only to books published by established publishers, but there are a few contests open to self published writers. Book publicist scott lorenz is president of westwind communications, a public relations and marketing firm that has a special knack for working with authors to help them get all the publicity they deserve and more.
James river writers and richmond magazine recognize the writing talents and entrepreneurial skills of indie authors by continuing the best selfpublished novel contest, which we started in 2014. One of my favorite awards for self published authors is the eric hoffer book award. Writers digest selfpublished book awards the competition is open to all englishlanguage selfpublished books for which the authors have paid the full cost of publication, or the cost of printing has been paid for by a grant or as part of a prize. Book awards for selfpublished authors 1106design indie. 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.
Contests are a great way to gain positive publicity for your book and increase your credibility as an author. As an extension of the nonfiction authors association, we are committed to honoring excellence in nonfiction books and welcome submissions by selfpublished and traditionally published authors alike, in both print and ebook formats. Book awards for selfpublished authors publishers weekly. I cant vouch for all these comps personally, but if you.
Authors submit a book and a fee for the hopes of winning the contest and the grand prize, usually a sum of money. The 2020 ippys are open until the final deadline of. This is another contest exclusively for selfpublished books in eight categories, including poetry collections and childrens books. Here are the top 5 writing contests, as measured by bang. With hundreds of thousands of self published books hitting the shelves every year, indie authors need to find a way to stand out. Lets take a look at the book awards out there for indie publishers.
Apr, 2018 2018 is the next generation indie book awards 11th year of granting selfpublished authors the acclaim they deserve. And many of these contests are run by media groups that use them as a way to drum up business. However, anyone may suggest a book for us to outreach. At niea we respect the hard work and dedication that goes into these efforts the next step is marketing your title. My first book, sunbelievable, was published by my own publishing company and therefore qualified as a selfpublished versus a printondemand selfpublished book. The awards are intended to bring increased recognition to the thousands of exemplary independent, university, and selfpublished books released each year. Nonfiction book awards, writing contests and literary prizes. Conducted annually, the independent publisher book awards honor the years best independently published titles from around the world. A division of story monsters llc, the dragonfly book awards contests and.
The eric hoffer book award recognizes excellence in publishing. A comprehensive list of other competitions can be found here. Indie book awards may be focused on nonfiction, fiction or poetry books, or may be open to all three. One of my favorite awards for selfpublished authors is the eric hoffer book award. Lorenz works with bestselling authors and selfpublished authors promoting all types of books, whether its their first book or their 15th book. Book awards for selfpublished authors these awards were selected based on their acceptance of selfpublished books. The list is supplied as information for authors and self publishers interested in pursuing awards and citations as a means to their own publishing goals. This contest for independently published books is one with which i am familiar because i have been one of the judges for many years. Some are targeted at books for specific audiences, such as children.
The best contests for selfpublished authors bookstand. Researching book award contests can be overwhelming. Here are the book contests i recommend for selfpublished authors. These competitions are for unpublished or selfpublished novels and novellas for international writers, plus a few for uk or us residents only. Book awards for selfpublished authors abound and entering is a great idea. Awards provide instant credibility which can influence purchasing decisions. Entries are limited to independently indie published books, including those from small presses, ebook publishers, and selfpublished authors. While most novels were distributed by established publishers, there have been authors who chose to selfpublish, or even start their own presses, such as john locke, jane austen, emily dickinson, nathaniel hawthorne, martin luther, marcel proust, derek walcott, and walt whitman. I discovered barn shadows has been shortlisted in the chanticleer paranormal book awards. Book awards for selfpublished authors the book designer. A division of story monsters llc, the dragonfly book awards contests and the story monsters approved. Jan 28, 2020 book awards for selfpublished authors abound and entering is a great idea. Nonfiction book awards, writing contests and literary.
The majority of selfpublished book awards dont confer any benefit to. Writers digest self published book awards the competition is open to all englishlanguage self published books for which the authors have paid the full cost of publication, or the cost of printing has been paid for by a grant or as part of a prize. A nonprofit, we provide trusted advice, supportive guidance, and a range of resources, within a welcoming community of authors and advisors. Another chapbook, ovarian, was published in 2011 by the dallas poets community press. Lorenz works with bestselling authors and selfpublished authors promoting all types of books, whether its their first book or. Books can be submitted by the author, publisher or the bi writers association bwa. Contests can be another great way to market, promote and bring attention to your book. Independent book publishers association ibpa with help from over.
The awards honor books that depict the cultural, historical, and sociopolitical aspects of the black diaspora. Ben franklin book awards independent book publishers association. The next generation indie book awards is a not for profit book awards program for independent publishers and self published authors. Dec 22, 2011 just updated all content and added three new contests. Dec 07, 2011 30 book awards for self published authors by joel friedlander on december 7, 2011 18 comments as self publishing a book has become more accepted and far more popular than it has ever been, book awards for self published books have also multiplied. This list provides a brief overview of each award and is intended as a preliminary guide to awards that accept self published books by canadian writers. The value of book awards for selfpublished authors. Selfpublished book awards some make the argument that book contests are a way to rip off writers. May 07, 2020 the competition is open to all englishlanguage self published books for which the authors have paid the full cost of publication, or the cost of printing has been paid for by a grant or as part of a prize. Hes handled publicity for books by ceos, navy seals, homemakers, fitness gurus, doctors, lawyers and adventurers. Independent book publishers association runs this one. Book awards for selfpublished authors including them here should not be taken as an endorsement of the competition or its sponsors.
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