As the publishing world shifts to include more indie authors and self publishers the international rubery book award created an opportunity for these books by. The kindle queen who has made history as the first selfpublished author to be nominated for a british book award believes there is no better time for writers to claim power from publishing. All self published authors know that finishing your book is only part of the battle. A classic in clown shoes, was determined by topshelf magazine to feature the winning cover in the selfpublished nonfiction category. I do pretty well but im so fed up of entering my books in american book awards. Heather, a widely published and award winning author of novels, short stories and poetry herself, set up the rubery prize. The uks selfies award announces its first selfpublished shortlist. Top 10 selfpublished book awards for independent authors. Sponsored by xulon press, the christian author awards recognizes preeminent new christian authors who are independently published.
The awards are intended to bring increased recognition to the thousands of exemplary independent, university, and selfpublished books released each year. Brisbane author nicholas john turners debut selfpublished novel hang him when he is not there has been longlisted for the republic of consciousness prize. 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. They cost a fortune and i doubt many of the books even get opened. As being an award winning author will help you reach more readers and sell more self published books.
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 publishing world has its fair share of scammers and disreputable companies. The selfies are sponsored by ingramspark, ingrams ebook and print selfpublishing platform and combined book exhibit cbe, and run. Most of the competitions listed on this page accept entries from writers. We help you to publish great books and reach more readers. Awardwinning authors tend to be more successful when it comes to finding a literary agent, getting a publisher, and selling more books. A mong the dozens of awards for selfpublished books, there arent many that are worth winning. Selfpublished authors often find their books lost in a sea of hundreds of thousands of others. An honorary president of the association until his passing in 2011 at 90, fred was an. 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 the kindle storyteller prize. Writers digest hosts the 27th annual selfpublished competitionthe annual selfpublished book awards. Book awards for selfpublished authors the book designer.
To make our selfpublishing showcase a success, we asked you to tell us about the. The costa book awards honour books written by authors based in the uk and ireland. A t this time of year, shortlists, longlists, and calls for submissions swirl like snow showers up and down the uk. The list is supplied as information for authors and selfpublishers interested in pursuing awards and citations as a means. But with so many contests out there, how should indie authors choose which to enter. In addition to the ir discovery awards, there are a host of other legitimate awards that you, as an independent. 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 association of independent authors aia is the peak body representing, advancing, promoting and supporting independent selfpublished authors globally. The 2020 ippys are open until the final deadline of. However, winning the right book award can be a catalyst for discovery. Entries are limited to independently indie published books, including those from small presses, ebook publishers, and selfpublished authors. The selfies awards announces its first selfpublished. And a new book awards program today february 5 is adding to the wintry mix something almost as distinctive as the proverbial snowflakes design.
Anyone can now be a bestseller, says author louise ross. Your budget is often more of a shoestring, mainstream media doesnt have room for you, and you struggle to get your book the exposure it needs to do well. The alliance of independent authors is a professional business membership organisation for selfpublishing authors. Readers recommended selfpublished authors books the. The value of book awards for selfpublished authors. Book awards for selfpublished writers are one way to do that. This award, administered by the independent book publishers association, has been in existence for over thirty years and celebrates excellence in. With hundreds of thousands of selfpublished books hitting the shelves every year, indie authors need to find a way to stand out. So i decided to set up my own book award for independent and selfpublished authors of hardbacks, paperbacks or ebooks, living andor selling their books in the uk.
The list is supplied as information for authors and selfpublishers interested in pursuing awards and citations as a means to. Conducted annually, the independent publisher book awards honor the years best independently published titles from around the world. While news of book and publishing awards proliferates, the selfies awards are being introduced in the uk as a competition among indie. Book awards for selfpublished authors star print brokers. Selfpublished book awards, writing contests and literary. Below is a list of book and novel writing competitions. Eligible books must be in english and published in the uni. Learn which book awards you should be submitting to this year for the chance to join the rankings of other criticallyacclaimed selfpublished authors. Nearly 2,900 submissions poured into the writers digest selfpublished book awards in 2014. Your ebook kindle book must be published september 1, 2019 through april 1, 2021.
Some of her poetry and short stories have been published in the following journals please note this is not a complete list. The evvy awards are open to any independently or selfpublished print book, ebook or audio book and may be submitted by the author, publisher or credited service provider illustrator, designer, editor, printer, consultant, etc. Many of the contests have categories in addition to poetry and some have regional or other restrictions. 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. Gain access to our member forum, discounts and deals, library of self publishing guides, and much more. Selfpublished authors are still at a disadvantage in the book industry. Book awards for selfpublished authors collects in one list book award programs that accept. Creative writing is such a key part of life for those who enjoy writing yet it is increasingly difficult to become traditionally published. Christian book awards the christian book awards are among the most prestigious awards in the. Your book trips, travels and dreams how lsd saved me entered in the life stories category was included in the 2019 writers digest 28th annual selfpublished book awards and was considered, along with all submissions, for the prizes. 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. One of the most effective ways to promote an ebook is to harness the power of established book promotion sites and tap into their readership. Back in june, we started a new series dedicated to highlighting the best english language selfpublished books.
I am not including details of short story competitions here as i have a separate page for short fiction awards which you can see by clicking here. The guardian legend times selfpublished book of the month prize has been established to celebrate and showcase the best selfpublished novels out there. One entry form, one payment, two books, ten plus book awards spread out over a year. Contests for already published poetry books updated.
Awards and their benefits is something alli watchdog jim giamatteo is going to be looking at and reporting back on soon. In the uk, jane davis selfpublished novel smash all the windows has won the inaugural selfies award for a selfpublished work of fiction. Becoming a published author is a fantasy shared by almost all writers. The primary criteria is that they accept selfpublished books. 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. Aesthetica, brittle star, qwf, seam, tears in the fence, and sepia. Among the dozens of awards for selfpublished books, there arent many that are worth winning.
The annual best indie book award or biba is an international literary award contest recognizing outstanding indie authors. These are for full length books, novelettes or novellas. Established in 2018 by bookbrunch, the daily online news service for the book industry, with the support of ingramspark and the london book fair, the selfies book awards have been set up to recognise and reward the fantastic work being done by the many highly professional selfpublished authors working in the uk today. Book awards for selfpublishers now accepting links and logos to websites for awards for selfpublished authors books. Here are 10 of the best, most reputable annual awards for selfpublished books. The wishing shelf book awards boasts 100% satisfaction from every publisher and author who has, so far, entered 42 in the first year, 104 in the second and 155 in the third. That being said, there are a few contests that are not only prestigious. The problem with other awards is, if you win, you win. A nonprofit, we provide trusted advice, supportive guidance, and a range of resources, within a welcoming community of authors and advisors. These awards were selected based on their acceptance of selfpublished books. Christian book awards, writing contests and literary.
A regularly updated list of contests for already published books of poetry, listed in chronological order of deadline. This leaves them without much hope of being discovered. The next generation indie book awards are the largest international awards program for independent publishers. With over 20 years experience in international publishing we have been involved in the production of more than 600 books, many of which have won industry awards. Book awards for selfpublished authors publishers weekly. The majority of selfpublished book awards dont confer any benefit to the author, other than a seal that winners often must pay for.
List of book awards contests updated 2019 tck publishing. The annual best indie book award is an international literary award contest recognizing independent authors in major genres. This exciting new initiative aims to discover new talent and reward the very best indiepublished titles each year. The guardian legend selfpublished book of the month. The annual winner of this ukbased award receives a prize of. First novel, novel, biography, poetry and childrens book, with one of the five.
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