What author wouldn’t want the cover of their book to exclaim “Award Winning”? Potential readers notice that sort of thing, and your friends and family (as well as your editor and book designer) will be so proud of your accomplishment!
If you’re among the many authors who has poured your heart and soul into your manuscript and endeavored to make your book the best it can be in all possible ways, you’re ready to enter your book into one of the many book award contests. However, figuring out which contest(s) is appropriate for your particular book will take some legwork and research. Since there’s usually a fee associated with entering, you will want to be sure to carefully handpick the contests you enter.
To get you started, we’ve provide a number of useful links listing the various book awards here:
Best Indie Book Award: Best Indie Book Award™ Official 2020 Literary Award Entry Form
Booklist: Book Awards and Media Awards
Clemson Libraries: Children’s & Young Adult Literature: Book Lists & Book Awards
Curiosity Never Killed the Writer: 10 Awards for Self-Published Books
Indie Book Awards: Next Generation Indie Book Awards
Indie Book Awards: Winners and Finalists
IndieReader: Top 10 Self-Published Book Awards for Independent Authors (Legitimate)
National Book Foundation: How the National Book Awards Works
National Book Foundation: Presenter of the National Book Awards
Publishers Weekly: DIY: Book Awards for Self-Published Authors
The Book People (UK): 10 Most Coveted Literary Prizes in the World
Westwind Communications: 40 Book Awards Authors Should Pursue
If you are interested in entering your book into a contest but want someone else to do the legwork, let us know. We can put you in touch with someone who can help.
Recent Comments