Book contests offer extra exposure, recognition, and the chance to claim “award-winning” during your marketing efforts as well as the chance to win cash and prizes. Here are the Book Contests I recommend for Self-Published Authors:
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The IBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards, which includes fifty-five categories recognizing excellence in both editorial and design, is regarded as one of the highest national honors in small and independent publishing.
$190 for first title, which includes one year’s membership in IBPA;
$90 per title, per category for second and subsequent entries.
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The largest not-for-profit awards program for independent publishers including self-published authors. The top 60 books will be forwarded to a leading literary agent for review and possible representation.
Fee: $75
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Readers Favorite is the fastest growing book review and award contest site on the Internet. The annual Reader Views Literary Awards were established to honor writers who self-published or had their books published alternatively by a self-publishing company. You can win this esteemed literary award as well thousands of dollars in marketing support
Early Bird (January 1) $45
Regular Fee: $65
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The Annual USA Best Book Awards are specifically designed to not only garner MEDIA COVERAGE & BOOK SALES for the winners & finalists but to PROMOTE awarded books to the PUBLISHING & ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRIES!
Open to self-published book in all categories.
Fee: $69
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Writer’s Digest Self –Published Book Awards
This is the only self-published competition exclusively for self-published books sponsored by Writers Digest. They offer over $17,000 in cash and prizes
Early Bird (April 1) Entry fees are $100 for the first entry, and $75 for each additional entry.
Fee $75
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Book contests offer extra exposure, recognition, and the chance to claim “award-winning” during your marketing efforts as well as the chance to win cash and prizes. Here are the Book Contests I recommend for Self-Published Authors:
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The IBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards, which includes fifty-five categories recognizing excellence in both editorial and design, is regarded as one of the highest national honors in small and independent publishing.
$190 for first title, which includes one year’s membership in IBPA;
$90 per title, per category for second and subsequent entries.
_________________________________
The largest not-for-profit awards program for independent publishers including self-published authors. The top 60 books will be forwarded to a leading literary agent for review and possible representation.
Fee: $75
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Readers Favorite is the fastest growing book review and award contest site on the Internet. The annual Reader Views Literary Awards were established to honor writers who self-published or had their books published alternatively by a self-publishing company. You can win this esteemed literary award as well thousands of dollars in marketing support
Early Bird (January 1) $45
Regular Fee: $65
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The Annual USA Best Book Awards are specifically designed to not only garner MEDIA COVERAGE & BOOK SALES for the winners & finalists but to PROMOTE awarded books to the PUBLISHING & ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRIES!
Open to self-published book in all categories.
Fee: $69
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Writer’s Digest Self –Published Book Awards
This is the only self-published competition exclusively for self-published books sponsored by Writers Digest. They offer over $17,000 in cash and prizes
Early Bird (April 1) Entry fees are $100 for the first entry, and $75 for each additional entry.
Fee $75
