Dont make the mistake of sending your novel, for example, to a contest that only judges nonfiction. Dec 31, 2019 the 2020 manhattan book awards competition is open to usa authors international authors are also welcome to enter if their publisher is usa based. Winning a book award or badge is an effective method to help thrust your work in front of readersor beyond thatto agents and publishers. Tpoty is an international travel photography award. Dec 22, 2011 just updated all content and added three new contests. Publishers or authors may submit two copies of books published in 2019 by february 1. All entries must be postmarked by march 31st, 2020. For instance, the usa best book awards and the international book awards, both sponsored by jpx media. The 2020 manhattan book awards competition is open to usa authors international authors are also welcome to enter if their publisher is usa based. We have structured the national indie excellence awards niea so that only one book per category may be designated a winner, however, often there are more than one book in a category that truly stand out and we believe these too deserve recognition. Researching book award contests can be overwhelming. A mong the dozens of awards for selfpublished books, there arent many that are worth winning. Just updated all content and added three new contests. We also have a huge list of international photography.
As a book publicist i can assure you they absolutely do matter. Any changes will be announced on the website or emailed to you if you have requested competition updates. International book award contest rosepoint publishing. It is open to entries from photographers of all ages and abilities. Welcome to the 11th annual international awards, sponsored by american book fest. The independent author network presents the 2020 ian book of the year awards, an international contest open to all authors with 40 fiction and nonfiction categories. International book award contest five novel writing contests to enter this year. The event exists to recognize talent, not to enrich the organizers. The list is slightly curated to include awards aimed at professional and semiprofessional photographers from all around the world, but there are options for amateurs as well. The 2020 travel photographer of the year will receive the new fujifilm xt4 camera and fujifilm xf 1860mm lens. Book award contests are mostly scams book launchers. However, it was unanimous that the awards reception, the medal, and the ability to put a sticker on their book was worth the entry fee, but not more. 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.
Please visit the 2019 award contest winners page to view all of this years awardwinning books. Previous winners and finalists of the book excellence awards have doubled their book sales, garnered attention from film producers, received distribution in book stores and increased their visibility and media attention. Submissions are now open to authors of at least one fulllength collection of poetry. Manhattan book awards national book award new york. One client won several awards and was contacted by two movie producers about her young adult scifi fantasy fiction novel.
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 america. The book excellence awards is an international book award that helps authors and publishers increase their credibility, visibility and book sales. Last fall and winter, we entered book design made simple in some independent publishing book award contests. Manhattan book awards national book award new york book.
These medals are presented to books with enduring messages in five categories. The dragonfly book awards are contests that recognize accomplished and upandcoming authors worldwide in a variety of genres. The majority of selfpublished book awards dont confer any benefit to the author, other than a seal that winners often must pay for. Submissions for the 14th annual national indie excellence awards open on august 1st, 2019. Awake international poetry contest ny literary magazine, caution. You can enter their contest from their book award contest page. List of book awards contests updated 2019 tck publishing. With 57 categories to choose from, winning a coveted purple dragonfly book award helps authors and illustrators alike garner instant credibility, attention from the media, and an opportunity to increase book sales. In todays crowded book market it is imperative that you find ways to make your book stand out from the rest and sell more contests are a great place to start. The annual best indie book award or biba is an international literary award contest recognizing selfpublished authors.
In addition, to releasing results on their network of social media pages and news release during the week of book expo america. The deadline for this years thriller awardscovering books published in 2019was november 1, 2019. The john gardner fiction book award is given for a novel or a short story collection. Most agreed that they noticed no increase in sales. Writing contests 2019 2020 fiction and nonfiction book awards. Designed to promote authors and publications, the international book award contest plans an extensive public relations campaign to announce the results of the contest. International book awards honoring excellence in independent. We look forward to celebrating your wonderful books. Enter book award contests and become an award winning author in 2018.
Currently we only list award winning books from the readers favorite international book award contest. 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. Whether or not youve proceeded with publishing, have you considered one of the many contests out there. All entry books will be donated or recycled after the competition. The trillium book award was established by the ontario government in 1987 to recognize excellence, support marketing. 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.
Feb 28, 2019 some contests offer winners a publishing contract. Award winning authors tend to be more successful when it comes to finding a literary agent, getting a publisher, and selling more books. Entries are limited to independently indie published books, including those from small presses, ebook publishers, and selfpublished authors. My first book, sunbelievable, was published by my own publishing company and therefore qualified as a selfpublished versus a printondemand selfpublished book. In midapril, we got word that our book had won gold at the independent publisher ippy book awards. With 57 categories to choose from, winning a coveted purple dragonfly book award helps authors and illustrators alike garner instant credibility, attention from the. How to enter and win book award contests find contests that best fit your genre and audience. Readers favorite announces its 2019 international book. Winning and placing in a chanticleer writing contest will help. Winning a 2020 iba award gives your book added prestige and tells prospective book buyers. The international photography awards ipa is one of the worlds most prestigious photo contests since 2003. Celebrating the 11th annual international book awards, sponsored by american book fest.
Niea national indie excellence awards united states. A free resource for book lovers, authors, agents, publishers and journalists to find awardwinning books from todays best new authors. Book award contest and awardwinning books bookawards. With hundreds of thousands of selfpublished books hitting the shelves every year, indie authors need to find a way to stand out. We are an international competition, but your work must be in english. A prestigious award accepting selfpublished books and entries from independent presses. Canadian book awards, writing contests and literary prizes. The ultimate list of writing contests in 2020 reedsy. If a book is not independently or selfpublished, it cannot be entered. Avoid events which are driven by excessive entry fees, marketing services to entrants, or selling merchandise like stickers and certificates. 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. We receive thousands of entries from all over the world.
How to enter and win book award contests book editing. With expert judging and great media coverage, the international book awards have become the next great promotional vehicle for authors and publishers with expert judging and great media coverage, the international book awards have become the next great promotional vehicle for authors and publishers. If you are a finalist or award winner in any year of their contest then you will automatically be added to this site. A book award will give you an edge and may be all the difference needed to propel your book into bestseller territory. We are the independent and self publishers answer to the booker. The best indie book award program only accepts books in which the author has full right of title. The rubery book award cannot be held responsible for any fees that paypal, or in the event of a currency conversion, may charge. We hosted the winners of the 23rd annual, 2019 independent publisher book awards on may 28th in new york city, celebrating their incredible work with 300 medalists and guests. 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. Book of the year awards contest the independent author.
Boost your discoverability, increase book sales, and grow your readership by winning a writing competition. And many of these contests are run by media groups that use them as a way to drum up business. The 11th annual international book awards iba 2020 are specifically designed to be a promotional vehicle for authors and publishers to launch their careers, open global markets and compete with talented authors and publishers throughout the world. Top 10 selfpublished book awards for independent authors. Book awards for selfpublished writers are one way to do that.
The nominees are set forth below, and winners will be announced in a special presentation on saturday, july 11, 2020 during virtual thrillerfest hosted by the international thriller writers facebook page. It sounds and is great, and gives the book a magic lift that comes from a third party endorsement. The huge list of international photography awards and. The award strives to honor and showcase the best books that the world of publishing has to offer. Book awards contests can be a great way for a new or experienced author to win a. 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. Authors must be from, currently living in, or write about north staffordshire. Mar 09, 2012 for instance, the usa best book awards and the international book awards, both sponsored by jpx media. The trillium book award was established by the ontario. Rubery book awards book contest the international rubery. The best way to move your book ahead of others in your genres is to win an award contest. We made a huge list of international photography awards and competitions to help photographers keep up with all the opportunities to gain exposure that are out there. The annual best indie book award or biba is an international literary contest recognizing outstanding indie authors.
Selfpublished book awards, writing contests and literary. Creative writing is such a key part of life for those who enjoy writing yet it is increasingly difficult to become traditionally published. These awards arent the same as paying someone to give you an award, but it is a for profit business. Jul 12, 2018 my first book, more than cashflow, won an international book award it is a canadian real estate investment book. The book excellence awards is dedicated to helping authors and publishers increase their visibility, credibility and book sales thr. The milt kessler poetry book award is given for a poetry collection of at least 48 pages. My first book, more than cashflow, won an international book award it is a canadian real estate investment book. My second, the new brand you, won the beverly hills book award for best sales book and was a finalist in another contest. Jun 15, 2016 we asked several book award winners whether they thought entering contests was worthwhile. 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.
Authors may choose from a list of over 50 book categories. 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. Book of the year awards contest the independent author network. Book awards authors should enter westwind communications. We are now accepting entries for the 2021 purple dragonfly book award contest, our book award contest exclusively for childrens books. When you win or get placed, you can say you are an award winning author.