Researching book award contests can be overwhelming. Contests are a great way to gain positive publicity for your book and increase your credibility as an author. As a result, many independent authors are forced to spend a great deal of time. Book publicity services international author promotion.
The evvy awards are open to any independently or self published print book, e book or audio book and may be submitted by the author, publisher or credited service provider illustrator, designer, editor, printer, consultant, etc. The booklife prize is an annual writing contest sponsored by booklife and publishers weekly that seeks to support independent authors and discover great books. Nearly 2,900 submissions poured into the writers digest selfpublished book awards in 2014. In response to recent reports on allis facebook forum from indie authors disappointed by poor results from professional pr campaigns, bestselling novelist linda. With hundreds of thousands of selfpublished books hitting the virtual shelves every year, indie authors need to find ways of standing out. And with this type of discovery a selfpublished author and their work out of obscurity and into the spotlight. Selfpublished authors often find their books lost in a sea of hundreds of thousands of others. And many of these contests are run by media groups that use them as a way to drum up business. Contests for already published poetry books updated. Featured awardwhistler independent book awardspresented by the.
Writers digest selfpublished book awards where writers win. Writers digest also received about 700 submissions this year for its self. Authors submit a book and a fee for the hopes of winning the contest and the grand. When kevin trudeau selfpublished his book, natural cures they dont want you. This category lists authors with selfpublished work. Weve chosen our first selfpublished book of the month. However, winning the right book award can be a catalyst for discovery. It looks like youre viewing this page with a mobile device. Each year the independent author network ian awards cash and publicity to winners in thirtysix fiction and.
The majority of book purchases are made from existing authors who are known and trusted by readers, or through recommendation from friends, family, book clubs or the media. Selfpublished book awards, writing contests and literary. The list is supplied as information for authors and selfpublishers interested in pursuing awards and citations as a means to their own publishing goals. These awards were selected based on their acceptance of selfpublished books. This is a unique book evaluation and award process, where selfpublished authors may nominate their book. Selfpublished book awards, writing contests and literary prizes. Book awards for selfpublished authors publishers weekly. Top 10 selfpublished book awards for independent authors. Medallion, which is an important first step to getting their book critically recognized. Discoverability is the word on every selfpublished author s lips.
Book awards and contests for selfpublished authors 1106. Ive worked with as an editor many authors, the majority of whom selfpublish. If youve ever published a book, youll know that authors are expected to take on the lions share of the marketing. Additional interest has resulted in more sales and notoriety, and. The majority of selfpublished book awards dont confer any benefit to. If you need help entering our contest, please email. Any work of speculative fiction written by an australian citizen or permanent resident and published for the first time. Mystery book awards, writing contests and literary prizes. Pages in category self published authors the following 6 pages. Winning one of the many book awards for selfpublished writers is one way. A mong the dozens of awards for selfpublished books, there arent many that are worth winning.
Book awards and contests for selfpublished authors. In the strict sense of the word, a publicists role is to secure media coverage for your book. Find out whats happening in selfpublished authors meetup groups around the world and start meeting up with the ones near you. Book awards are part of your arsenal to achieve discoverability. Beyond professional media outreach, there are so many tips, ideas and even tricks and. Selfpublished book awards the writers union of canada. The value of book awards for selfpublished authors.
The largest notforprofit awards program for independent publishers including selfpublished authors. What has your experience been with awards and contests. The wonderful thing about marketing yourself as an author is that there a virtually limitless ways to do it. The book is then subjected to a rigorous selection process, and if it meets their high standards, it is awarded the b. Self published authors groups goodreads share book. And as with almost any widelyshared ambition, there. Book awards are not only a wonderful honor for an author and publisher. As you come close to the launch date, you can create buzz around your book through contests and book giveaways.
This is the only writers digest competition exclusively for selfpublished books. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The majority of selfpublished book awards dont confer any benefit to the author, other than a seal that winners often must pay for. In the meantime, james minter has drawn together a. A weekly series highlighting the best selfpublished books, and the authors who made them. The director of author and publishing relations at amazon.
Small press, indie publishers, selfpublished works. Author scams and publishing companies to avoid becoming a published author is a fantasy shared by almost all writers. The self published crime thriller book group 6 members last activity apr 23, 2018 01. Selfpublishing doesnt have to be a completely solitary venture.
What are the top prmarketing companies for authors who. Writers digest selfpublished book awards this in from writers digest whether youre a professional writer, a parttime freelancer, or a writing enthusiast who took the leap and. For more information about book awards and contests. I have yet to meet one author who felt that the pr company heshe. Book contests offer extra exposure, recognition, and the chance to claim awardwinning during your marketing efforts as well as the chance to win cash and prizes. Life in the mom zone, my first book, a great push just when it was needed. The majority of selfpublished book awards dont confer any benefit to the. Awards and their benefits is something alli watchdog jim giamatteo is going to be looking at and reporting back on soon. Including them here should not be taken as an endorsement of the competition or its sponsors. With hundreds of thousands of selfpublished books hitting the shelves every year, indie authors need to find a way to stand out. Selfpublished book awards some make the argument that book contests are a way to rip off writers. While the emergence of digital and social media marketing strategies have prompted many publicists.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading how i sold 80, 000 books. Book awards for selfpublished authors the book designer. Book marketing for authors self publishing through amazon and other retailers kindle edition by rutkowska, alinka. The best contests for selfpublished authors bookstand. Book awards for selfpublished writers are one way to do that. One of my favorite awards for selfpublished authors is the eric hoffer book award.
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