Avoid events which are driven by excessive entry fees, marketing services to entrants, or selling merchandise like stickers and certificates. Book of the month awards were always on the lookout for the best of the best from independent authors. Oscar wilde had it right when he said comparisons are odious and literary comparisons are most odious of all. Welcome to the 11th annual international awards, sponsored by american book fest. Selfpublished book awards the writers union of canada. New apple literary services for independent authors. Book awards eric hoffer book award, a top independent. 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. Dec 07, 2018 in this extract from the alli campaign guidebook, open up to indie authors, we discuss the marketing value and significance of winning book awards and writing prizes, and the opportunities and constraints for indie authors in this part of the broader publishing landscape. This year we have opened the competition from north america only to the english speaking world. Entries are limited to independently indie published books, including those from small presses, ebook publishers, and selfpublished authors. The british book awards 2020 the nibbies the bookseller.
Jul 11, 2012 weve witnessed doors open for authors because they took the time to apply for awards. The top 10 awards for indie authors the wise ink blog. The best books, the best publishers, the best bookshops. An outstanding book category winner will be awarded in each category with recognition of finalists. These prestigious and competitive awards are presented in 23 business categories and serve as the premier list to help readers discover new and innovative works. Independent publisher book award ippy conducted annually, the independent publisher book awards honor the years best independently published titles from around the. Book of the year awards contest the independent author network. The association of independent authors aia is the peak body representing, advancing, promoting and supporting independent selfpublished authors globally. Dedicated to helping independent authors find their way into the world of publishing. About the wibas established in 2016 to recognize excellence in canadian independent publishing, the whistler independent book awards offers prizes in two categories. Author scams and publishing companies to avoid becoming a published author is a fantasy shared by almost all writers. Winners will be announced and read briefly from their books, followed by dessert. We are proud to announce the 23rd annual independent publisher book awards, conducted to honor the years best independently published titles. Jointly administered by the whistler writing society, canadian authors and vivalogue publishing, the whistler independent book awards wibas provide independent authors with a unique opportunity to have their work recognized through a juried process typically reserved for tradepublished titles.
The independent author network presents the 2020 ian book of the year awards, an international contest open to all authors with 40 fiction and nonfiction categories. The axiom business book awards are the largest and most respected critical guidepost for business books in todays new world of publishing. Jan 18, 2018 learn about the 10 top legitimate book awards open to selfpublished authors. Each year the independent author network ian awards cash and publicity to winners in thirtysix fiction and. In 2018 an post took over sponsorship of the awards from bord gais energy. Official best indie book awards 2020 submissions biba.
Each year the florida authors and publishers association fapa sponsors the fapa presidents book awards, which recognizes book publishing excellence and creativity in design, content, and production for authors and publishers. These awards were selected based on their acceptance of selfpublished books. We are now accepting entries for books with 2019 s 2017or released between january 1, 2017 and february 23, 2019. Niea national indie excellence awards united states.
And many of these contests are run by media groups that use them as a way to drum up business. Learn which book awards you should be submitting to this year for the chance to join the rankings of other criticallyacclaimed selfpublished authors. Welcome to this ratings page where youll find author awards and. Top 10 selfpublished book awards for independent authors. With hundreds of thousands of selfpublished books hitting the shelves every year, indie authors need to find a way to stand out. Jun 15, 2016 whistler independent book awards, new in 2016, is open to canadian selfpublished authors. One interesting advantage to this contest is that the books can be up to 6 years old when entered.
Book awards for selfpublished authors self publish a. The annual contest is sponsored by the colorado independent publishers association cipa, along with the cipa education and literacy foundation elf. In this extract from the alli campaign guidebook, open up to indie authors, we discuss the marketing value and significance of winning book awards and writing prizes, and the opportunities and constraints for indie authors in this part of the broader publishing landscape. Selfpublished authors, independent publishers, or university publishers, in either ebook or paper book format.
New york city is synonymous with the global publishing industry. Enter book award contests and become an award winning author in 2018. The ippy awards were conceived as a broadbased, unaffiliated awards program open to all members of the independent publishing industry, and are open to authors and publishers worldwide who produce books written in english and appropriate for the north american market. Including them here should not be taken as an endorsement of the competition or its sponsors. The colorado book awards celebration is scheduled may 30, 2020 at the historic evans school, 1115 acoma street, denver 80204 at 4 p.
A nonprofit, we provide trusted advice, supportive guidance, and a range of resources, within a welcoming community of authors and advisors. Since its inception, the hoffer has become one of the largest international book awards for small, academic, and independent presses. Learn about the 10 top legitimate book awards open to selfpublished authors. So, a few years ago, i my real name is edward trayer, billy bob buttons is simply a pen name set up the wishing shelf book awards.
And as with almost any widelyshared ambition, there are also folks out there looking to make a quick buck by exploiting those dreams whether they involve securing a book deal or going the indie publishing route. The cipa evvys is one of the longestrunning book award competitions on the indie publishing scene, running for nearly 26 years. Below are links and important information for independent publishers six book award contests. The competition is open to all englishlanguage selfpublished books for which the authors have paid the full cost of publication, or. The independent author network ian is a community of authors who are self published or published by a small indie press. Jan 28, 2020 book awards for selfpublished authors abound and entering is a great idea. List of book awards contests updated 2019 tck publishing. In 2020, we celebrate 30 years of the awards or the nibbies as they are affectionately known.
Jeffrey keen, as a most humbled and honored recipient of several international book awards, i wanted to take the opportunity to personally and professionally thank you for recognizing and celebrating some of the worlds topmost mainstream and independent authors and publishing companies. Medallions are awarded to the authors whose books are selected by a panel of romance readers as the best in each of twelve categories. Best website for independent authors award identifies websites that offer free information and resources of relevance and value to independent authors. Recently a business book client won a major award which caused cnn to reach out to request the book. Whistler independent book awards, new in 2016, is open to canadian selfpublished authors. 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. The problem with many book awards for independently published authors is they dont seem particularly interested in the books. Awake international poetry contest ny literary magazine, caution, ny literary.
Book of the year awards contest the independent author. Awardwinning authors tend to be more successful when it comes to finding a literary agent, getting a publisher, and selling more books. Book awards bring many benefits to authors and publishers but what about indie authors. The alliance of independent authors is a professional business membership organisation for selfpublishing authors. Now accepting entries into the 2020 summer e book awards. Lets take a look at the book awards out there for indie publishers. Whistler independent book awards presented by the writers union of canada. Jan 14, 2017 a mong the dozens of awards for selfpublished books, there arent many that are worth winning.
The royal dragonfly all genres and purple dragonfly childrens books book awards are prestigious national book contests recognizing exceptional authors for excellence in writing and a story monsters approved. Cipa evvy awards colorado independent publishers association. 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 selfpublished authors. The whistler independent book awards provide independently published authors with a unique opportunity to have their work recognized through a juried process. Indie book awards may be focused on nonfiction, fiction or poetry books, or may be open to all three. Book awards for selfpublished authors self publish a book. Some are targeted at books for specific audiences, such as children.
The key to our success is having a keen eye for quality from. Now accepting entries into the 7th annual 2020 new apple book awards book awards. Click here to see the full list of winners from the 2019 summer ebook awards. 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. Home of the new apple book awards for excellence in independent publishing. Each book receives a thoughtful critique that can be quoted for publicity. The annual best indie book award or biba is an international literary award contest recognizing selfpublished authors. We also like the eric hoffer book award, but the cutoff date for that has just passed. To the right are helpful links and resources regarding book awards. I could go on and on with examples of how pursuing and winning book awards will give you opportunities to reach out to the media, booksellers, and agents.
Ian promotes authors to more than 580,000 twitter followers and 115,000 facebook followers. Book awards for selfpublished writers are one way to do that. All the organisers seem to want to do is sell winner. Book awards for selfpublished authors publishers weekly. Established in 2016 to recognize excellence in canadian independent publishing, the whistler independent book awards offers prizes in two categories. Independent publisher book award ippy conducted annually, the independent publisher book awards honor the years best independently published titles from around the world. The annual best indie book award or biba is an international literary award contest recognizing outstanding indie authors. All independent authors and publishers with a book date. Book awards calling all independent authors and publishers. Rubery book award is the longest established book award based in the uk for independent and selfpublished books. This is the largest nonprofit awards program for selfpublished authors today.
The ian book of the year awards as one of the 01 actionadventure. The next generation indie book awards are the largest international awards program for independent publishers. Click here to see the full list of winners from the 2019 summer e book awards. The irish book awards are irish literary awards given annually to books and authors in various categories.
The eric hoffer book award honors the memory of the great american philosopher eric hoffer by highlighting salient writing, as well as the independent spirit of small publishers. Best book awards for selfpublished authors steuben press. This can leave independent publishers, self publishers and indie authors struggling to find the recognition they deserve. Book awards for selfpublished authors abound and entering is a great idea. It is the only literary award supported by allirish bookstores. Check out this impressive list of awards on indie author ken thurbers website. The list is supplied as information for authors and selfpublishers interested in pursuing awards and citations as a means to. Book awards for selfpublished authors the book designer. A mong the dozens of awards for selfpublished books, there arent many that are worth winning. How to enter book awards for selfpublished authors.
The next generation indie book awards are the largest international awards program for independent publishers indie book awards homepage the largest international awards program for independent publishers. The rubery prize is a prestigious international book award seeking the best books by indie writers, self published authors and books published by independent presses, judged by reputable judges. A sticker on your book, awardwinning author before your name, and a list of the awards your book has won all leave a powerful impression in your readers minds. Creative writing is such a key part of life for those who enjoy writing yet it is increasingly difficult to become traditionally published.
The majority of selfpublished book awards dont confer any benefit to the author, other than a seal that winners often must pay for. Now accepting entries into the 2020 summer ebook awards. Celebrating the 11th annual international book awards, sponsored by american book fest. Book awards for selfpublished authors these awards were selected based on their acceptance of selfpublished books. The independent book publishers association sponsors the ibpa ben franklin awards and the foreword holds the foreword indies book of the year awards.
New apple book awards for excellence in independent publishing. Please join us for a finalist book signing and reception followed by the awards ceremony. The event exists to recognize talent, not to enrich the organizers. This award is for independent authors and publishers as well as big and small presses.
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