Self published ebook awards

The selfies are sponsored by ingramspark, ingrams ebook and print selfpublishing platform and combined book exhibit cbe, and run in association with bookbrunch. Your ebook kindle book must be published september 1, 2019 through april 1, 2021. Selfpublished book awards the writers union of canada. Jan 18, 2018 learn about the 10 top legitimate book awards open to self published authors. 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. The annual best indie book award or biba is an international literary award contest recognizing outstanding indie authors. With hundreds of thousands of selfpublished books hitting the shelves every year, indie authors need to find a way to stand out.

Judge, 3rd annual writers digest self published ebook awards the olive picker. This list provides a brief overview of each award and is intended as a preliminary guide to awards that accept selfpublished books by canadian writers. Whether you are interested in expanding your local reach or increasing the diversity of your ebook offerings, self e is here to help. The annual best indie book award or biba is an international literary award contest recognizing selfpublished authors. Selfe connecting indie books, libraries and readers. The ippy awards 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 intended for the north american market. Library journal indie ebook awards library journal honors the best self published ebooks in the following genres. Peter bessons ebook the last checkout is the grand prize winner of the 6th annual writers digest selfpublished ebook awards. The annual bcala self publishing literary awards honors the best self published ebooks in fiction and poetry by an african american author in the u. Apr, 2018 learn which book awards you should be submitting to this year for the chance to join the rankings of other criticallyacclaimed selfpublished authors. James minter lists 50 awards that welcome indie authors.

Mindstir media awards book awards for selfpublished authors. Book awards for self published writers are one way to do that. The awards are intended to bring increased recognition to the thousands of exemplary independent, university. Jan 07, 2020 this exciting new initiative aims to discover new talent and reward the very best indiepublished titles each year. Can a custom cover make your selfpublished book an awardwinning book. These awards were selected based on their acceptance of self published books. Uk has taken on big awards such as the man booker and costa book awards by launching its own literary prize for selfpublished ebooks. If youre ready to take the next step in your selfpublishing journey, submit your selfpublished ebooks today. Literary awards for selfpublished authors some literary awards still refuse to recognize the achievements of selfpublished authors. Conducted annually, the independent publisher book awards honor the years best independently published titles from around the world.

Through the newly curated self e select collections, your library can make all of the very best self e ebooks, submitted from around the globe, available to your patrons. Writers digest selfpublished book awards where writers win. Writers digests 6th annual selfpublished ebook awards. For award specific entry details, deadlines and entry fees, click on the link provided for each award. 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 published your own book, this competition may be for you. With hundreds of thousands of self published books hitting the shelves every year, indie authors need to find a way to stand out. 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. Awardwinning authors tend to be more successful when it comes to finding a literary agent, getting a publisher, and selling more books. Alli monitors the self publishing industry in two ways. Nonfiction general, cookbooks, reference, guidebooks, textbooks. Jul 12, 2014 awards and their benefits is something alli watchdog jim giamatteo is going to be looking at and reporting back on soon. Book awards for selfpublished authors the book designer. Book awards are part of your arsenal to achieve discoverability. In the meantime, james minter has drawn together a list of 50 book awards open to self publishers.

A memoir by kathryn brettell is a great book that will make you believe in strength and courage. Literary awards for self published authors some literary awards still refuse to recognize the achievements of self published authors. Created in memoriam of renowned author eric hoffer, the eric hoffer awards program honors 19 categories including art. One way to do this is through the monthly ebook cover design awards run by the book designer and even if you dont actually submit your. Just ask becky kueker, whos book, a classic in clown shoes, was determined by topshelf magazine to feature the winning cover in the selfpublished nonfiction category. Eric hoffer book award winners book awards eric hoffer. The writers union of canada does not endorse any of the awards on this list.

Alli monitors the selfpublishing industry in two ways. Writers digest hosts the 28th annual selfpublished competitionthe annual selfpublished book awards. While one might compare the pacing to such titles as the girl on the train, this book has an underlying theme far more powerful than any murder mystery. The 2020 ippys are open until the final deadline of.

Book 1 by laurie lewis 2018 new apple best new fiction winner click here to purchase. Selfpublished authors, independent publishers, or university publishers, in either ebook or. The annual bcala selfpublishing literary awards honors the best self published ebooks in fiction and poetry by an african american author in the u. 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. The category finalists and the grand prize short list are further noted. Anyone of any age, gender, or background, from anywhere in the world, who has published a book with an indie publisher, or selfpublished their book in english, on amazon kdp. The winning title will also be featured at trade shows and promoted to 30,000 librarians. National indie excellence awards the national indie excellence awards is open to all english language books available for sale, including small presses, midsize independent publishers, university presses, and self published authors. Winning one of the many book awards for selfpublished writers is one way.

If your book is digitally published and available for download, youre eligible to enter the writers digest selfpublished ebook awards. A selfpublished author often cant even have the opportunity to apply for those awards. Monthly ebook cover design awards the book designer. When self published ebooks are hitting the bestseller lists.

Here at bellaonline we feel the selfpublished and smallpublisher books deserve immense recognition and promotion. Writers digest hosts the 27th annual selfpublished competitionthe annual selfpublished book awards. Writers digest selfpublished ebook awards academic invest. Book awards for selfpublished authors collects in one list book award programs that accept. Online retailer amazon uk has taken on big awards such as the man booker and costa book awards by launching its own literary prize for selfpublished ebooks. And many of these contests are run by media groups that use them as a way to drum up business. The ippy awards were conceived as a broadbased, unaffiliated awards program open to all members of the independent publishing industry, and are.

Book awards for selfpublished authors publishers weekly. We have a partner membership for services which align with our code of standards and go through a vetting process. Including them here should not be taken as an endorsement of the competition or its sponsors. Whether youre a professional writer, a parttime freelancer or a selfstarting student, heres your chance to enter the premier selfpublished competition exclusively for selfpublished books. Christian book awards, writing contests and literary prizes. Apply for the 2016 bellaonline ebook award the bellaonline ebook award process. Jul 29, 2016 writers digest selfpublished ebook awards. National indie excellence award winner book design by mindstir media. List of book awards contests updated 2019 tck publishing. The majority of self published book awards dont confer any benefit to the author, other than a seal that winners often must pay for. Jan 23, 2017 online retailer amazon uk has taken on big awards such as the man booker and costa book awards by launching its own literary prize for selfpublished ebooks. Top 10 selfpublished book awards for independent authors.

Entries are limited to independently indie published books, including those from small presses, ebook publishers, and selfpublished authors. We frequently receive inquiries from selfpublished writers looking for awards for which they are eligible. Matthew grayken is young, successful, and dying, which is why hes about to propose to a total stranger. Romance, mystery, science fiction, fantasy and young adult. The majority of selfpublished book awards dont confer any benefit to the author, other than a seal that winners often must pay for. Official best indie book awards 2020 submissions biba. With hundreds of thousands of selfpublished books hitting the virtual shelves every year, indie authors need to find ways of standing out.

Discoverability is the word on every selfpublished author s lips. Selfpublished book awards, writing contests and literary. Additional honors go to academic, small, micro, and self published presses. The best self published book awards programs have the power to change that and bring authors and their works out of obscurity and into the spotlight.

The list is supplied as information for authors and selfpublishers interested in pursuing awards and citations as a means to their own publishing goals. Sep 10, 2015 among the dozens of awards for self published books, there arent many that are worth winning. Mindstir media and its books have won multiple awards, including, but not limited to. That being said, there are a few contests that are not only prestigious. The awards are intended to bring increased recognition to the thousands of exemplary independent, university, and self published books released each year. In addition to the grand prize, the eric hoffer award identifies a winner, a runnerup, and honorable mentions within eighteen allinclusive categories. 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. Love on a limb, a great expectations love story, the graykens. There are other book awards that may accept selfpublished works, but when competing with more traditionally published works it is less likely for a selfpublished book to win. The 2017 library journal indie ebook awards is currently accepting submissions until july 31, 2017.