Awards are presented in at least ten categories including anthologycollection, biography, childrens, creative nonfiction, fiction, history, nonfiction, pictorial, poetry, and young adult. Prerelease books are listed for giveaway by publishers and authors, and members can enter to win. Honoring that tradition, the writers league of texas book awards were established in 1991 known first as the violet crown awards before being renamed in 2008 to recognize the year. Please include the words book awards as well as the authors name on the check or in the notes field. For more information about book awards and contests please be aware that some book awards are more focused on making money than recognizing the accomplishments of authors. These awards were selected based on their acceptance of selfpublished books. All entries must be postmarked by march 31st, 2020. Top 10 selfpublished book awards for independent authors. Spellbinding is a fantastic opportunity to get your year 5s and 6s excited about reading. Winners are picked randomly at the end of the giveaway. Poetry book awards, writing contests and literary prizes.
As most book award contests recognize only titles released during the previous calendar year or two, weve created the enduring light medals to reward exemplary christianthemed books published since the year 2000. The majority of selfpublished book awards dont confer any benefit to the author, other than a seal that winners often must pay for. Each year the award rotates to one of three categories. This is the fifth year of the human relations indie book awards.
Last fall and winter, we entered book design made simple in some independent publishing book award contests. It seems that the major publishing houses havent heard of them. Researching book award contests can be overwhelming. 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. Twentieth annual young lions fiction award submission form.
Element of danger is a spellbinding mystery set in a lovely wooded area shrouded in mystery. This annual book award aims to foster a love of reading and broaden reading horizons by introducing children to exciting new authors and titles. Including them here should not be taken as an endorsement of the competition. Now in its th year we have put together a new shortlist of books for the. A mong the dozens of awards for selfpublished books, there arent many that are worth winning. Enter the official best indie book award official best. Author vip day with rob and janelle virtually or inperson. Manuscripts, videos, cds, and chapbooks are not accepted, nor are books that have won. What makes the irdas so unique is their panel of judges. Most agreed that they noticed no increase in sales. Niea national indie excellence awards united states. For instance, a contest may be limited to screenplays only or book manuscripts only.
Library services for schools cumbrias primary schools book. Awardwinning authors tend to be more successful when it comes to finding a literary agent, getting a publisher, and selling more books. Book award submissions 6 awards, one discounted price at. There is a range of titles to suit different abilities, a range of genres and titles aimed at both boys and girls. Spellbinding secondary book award is back, the shortlist of titles pdf 746kb have been chosen, and we are inviting all secondary schools in cumbria to take part the shortlist, chosen in partnership with secondary school librarians and students, is aimed at ks3 students with a variety of titles hopefully to suit all ages and reading abilities. 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. An award for fiction may have separate categories for novels, poetry, and short fiction, or be broken down by genre. It sounds and is great, and gives the book a magic lift that comes from a third party endorsement. Book publishing which book award contests merit your attention. Women writers living in new mexico are invited to submit books for consideration for the zia award, given each year by nmpw at the annual spring conference. Book awards authors should enter westwind communications. Indie contest judge, beth bruno, lists book award contests that offer cash prizes, publicity, and introductions to literary agents and publishers. Reputable contests and awards typically have a specific focus, and limit the number of categories under which you can submit.
An honorary president of the association until his passing in 2011 at 90, fred was an author, journalist. Poetry book awards, writing contests and literary prizes acornplantos award for peoples poetry the acornplantos award for peoples poetry is awarded annually to a canadian poet, based on a book published in the previous calendar year. This multilayered, multigenre novel begins on the planet of alamptria, a highconcept world where a powerful formation of knights battle against vampires, goncools and demons beyond belief. When you win or get placed, you can say you are an award winning author. The book spellbinding by maya gold is one of the best books i have read. Writers league of texas book awards contest, 611 s. Here are the top 5 writing contests, as measured by bang. We are the independent and self publishers answer to the booker. Flights of angels general fiction by cindy brandner. Welcome to the illumination book awards online entry page. Anyone who retains the publishing rights to their book is eligible to enter the best indie book award contest. These medals are presented to books with enduring messages in five categories. Jun 15, 2016 we asked several book award winners whether they thought entering contests was worthwhile.
Books from all methods of publishing are welcome, and. Oliver booth and the evil socialite humor by david desmond. Checks must be postmarked on or before march 10, 2020. Entries in the 21st annual colorado book awards must have a 2011 publication date. Sadly so many book award contests are set up to profit the owner not support authors. A prestigious award accepting selfpublished books and entries from independent presses. Enter for a chance to win 1 in 100 copies of the christian poetry book divine inspirations by. It is open to published books only, as our judging criteria include cover design, layout, etc. Upon getting a job in salem, massachusetts, the same place the famous witch trials were held in the 1600s. Book award contest, fiction thriller, medalist in 4 intl book award contests a survivor.
Rubery book awards book contest the international rubery. Jan 14, 2017 a mong the dozens of awards for selfpublished books, there arent many that are worth winning. Her sisters bones is a spellbinding and sensational crime novel that is impossible to put down. Join our large community of readers where you can chat with authors, win books and prizes, and stay uptodate on all of the latest releases. Library services for schools cumbrias primary schools. Book award contests are mostly scams book launchers. The john gardner fiction book award is given for a novel or a short story collection. Avoid events which are driven by excessive entry fees, marketing services to entrants, or selling merchandise like stickers and certificates. Book award contest and awardwinning books bookawards.
Nine days later, we won another gold medal, this time at the next generation indie book awards after some discussion, we decided to attend both award ceremonies and book expo. Save 25% and enjoy maximum convenience by allowing us to submit your book to 6 recognized, vetted, and legitimate book award contests, some of which offer major cash and prizes writers digest and foreword and all of which offer the chance for extra exposure, recognition, and the chance to claim awardwinning during your marketing efforts. A deeply moving story of carrying on even when it seems impossible. Grimseeker 1 is a darkly paranormal fiction novel by multiawardwinning author richard a. Recognize people who make family friendly christian books and graphic novels, and 2. Nonfiction book awards, writing contests and literary prizes. Book awards for selfpublished writers are one way to do that. This contest is for christianthemed books written in english with s 20192020, or that were released since january 1, 2019. These contests are not the national book award or the newbery medal or the man booker prize. Ken corre fiction and jan pippins non fiction luckycinda publishing is proud to announce this years grand prize winners the victim donor by ken corre and henry darrow. And many of these contests are run by media groups that use them as a way to drum up business.
Jul 12, 2014 a book award will give you an edge and may be all the difference needed to propel your book into bestseller territory. In midapril, we got word that our book had won gold at the independent publisher ippy book awards. Oct 15, 2019 2019 writers league of texas book awards contest this contest is now closed, and judging is in progress. Weve had a great time choosing this years books, we hope you enjoy them too. The annual best indie book award is an international literary award contest recognizing outstanding achievement by independent authors. It is about a normal sixteen year old girl who faces normal problems, such as bullies, guys, friends, and family issues, but finds she has special powers. The awards are open to works in both fiction and nonfiction. Heather slawecki will keep you guessing until the end. Entries are limited to independently indie published books, including those from small presses, ebook publishers, and selfpublished authors. The book of poetry submitted must be the work of a single author of at least 48 pages published in 2017 by an established press. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the young lions office at 212. The indiereader discovery awards irdas is a where undiscovered talent meets people with the power to make a difference. How to enter and win book award contests book editing associates. The state of texas has a long tradition of serving as a setting for and inspiring great storytelling.
Grimseeker 1 is a darkly paranormal fiction novel by multi award winning author richard a. Book contest national association of real estate editors. A free resource for book lovers, authors, agents, publishers and journalists to find awardwinning books from todays best new authors. Your books entered in either overall fiction or overall nonfiction. Here are the top 10 selfpublished book awards programs, starting with our very own indiereader discovery awards. The dragonfly book awards are contests that recognize accomplished and up andcoming authors worldwide in a variety of genres. List of book awards contests updated 2019 tck publishing. The event exists to recognize talent, not to enrich the organizers. A secret affecting telomeres the protective tip of the human chromosome that controls cell life. The milt kessler poetry book award is given for a poetry collection of at least 48 pages. 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. Library services for schools cumbrias primary schools book award. The fred kerner book award is awarded annually to a canadian authors member who has the best overall book published in the previous calendar year, including fiction, nonfiction, and poetry.
The purpose of the human relations indie book awards is to recognize indie authors who have written books with a human relations focus related to various interactions among people in different settings such as work, organizations, school, home, family or in personal lives. Writerspace is the home to many of the topselling authors of romance, mystery and womens fiction today. To join in just read the books, take part in the discussions and then vote for your favourite. Below are links and important information for independent publishers six book award contests. Checks should be made payable to writers league of texas and mailed to. We look forward to celebrating your wonderful books. Narees book awards are named for the late bob bruss, syndicated real estate columnist.
Valicek, and forms book three of the dead path chronicles. With hundreds of thousands of selfpublished books hitting the shelves every year, indie authors need to find a way to stand out. Publishers or authors may submit two copies of books published in 2019 by february 1. Lightning in the bottle nonfiction biography by jan pippins. The dragonfly book awards are contests that recognize accomplished and upandcoming authors worldwide in a variety of genres. A book award will give you an edge and may be all the difference needed to propel your book into bestseller territory. Element of danger is a follow up novel that is best enjoyed after book one, element of secrecy. Library services for schools cumbrias secondary schools. Independent book publishers association runs this one. A spellbinding page turner gold award winner2015 readers favorite intl book award contest fiction thriller. Book awards for selfpublished authors the book designer. Please note, submissions for the 2020 young lions fiction award are now closed. Nonfiction book awards, writing contests and literary. Submissions for the 14th annual national indie excellence awards open on august 1st, 2019.