The annual best indie book award or biba is an international literary award contest recognizing selfpublished authors. Conducted annually, the independent publisher book awards honor the years best independently published titles from around the world. The independent publisher gives you comprehensive knowledge and tools to create not only a great book, but also a great business. Aug 21, 2019 author scams and publishing companies to avoid becoming a published author is a fantasy shared by almost all writers. The 2020 ippys are open until the final deadline of. The awards are intended to bring increased recognition to the thousands of exemplary independent, university, and selfpublished titles published each year.
Dont confuse independent publishing with selfpublishing. Dec 22, 2011 presented by jenkins group and independent publisher magazine, the moonbeam childrens book awards are designed to bring increased recognition to exemplary childrens books and their creators, and to support childhood literacy and lifelong reading. List of book awards contests updated 2019 tck publishing. Mar 09, 2012 while i agree there are some writing contests that may not be legitimate, i had great success with my novel, echo from mount royal, in the 2016 next generation indie book awards. If youve written a childrens book and want to get it published, you have a few options. Excessive entry fees can be a sign of an awards profiteer see above. And were digging the coolness of joel friendlanders ebook cover design awards. With hundreds of thousands of selfpublished books hitting the shelves every year, indie authors need to find a way to stand out.
All independent publishers are eligible, ranging from selfpublished authors to major university presses. Unethical publishers often charge authors unnecessary costs. The event exists to recognize talent, not to enrich the organizers. While i agree there are some writing contests that may not be legitimate, i had great success with my novel, echo from mount royal, in the 2016 next generation indie book awards. Book awards for selfpublished authors the book designer. The top 10 awards for indie authors the wise ink blog. Entries are limited to independently indie published books, including those from small presses, ebook publishers, and selfpublished authors. Defined this way, these presses make up approximately half of the market share of the book publishing industry. Selfpublishing companies to avoid and how to spot them. Jul 11, 2012 writers digest selfpublished book award 6. Independent authors and publishers put a great deal of care into creating quality books for a global audience. Official best indie book awards 2020 submissions biba. The best indie book award is a legitimate writing competition.
Awardwinning authors tend to be more successful when it comes to finding a literary agent, getting a publisher, and selling more books. Please do not enter unless you have made arrangements with awards director jim barnes. At niea we respect the hard work and dedication that goes into these efforts the next step is marketing your title. Apr 19, 2019 common selfpublishing companies to avoid. Book of the year awards contest the independent author network. It is the longestrunning unaffiliated contest open exclusively to independent presses. It can give you the mental boost you need just as you begin to wonder if the entire publishing venture. Most reputable publishers share the same business model. Presented by jenkins group and independent publisher magazine, the moonbeam childrens book awards are designed to bring increased recognition to exemplary childrens books and their creators, and to support childhood literacy and lifelong reading. The ippy conducted annually, the independent publisher book awards honor the years best independently published titles from around the world. Once the book is published, the author will receive a royalty. The independent publisher book awards were conceived in 1996 as a broadbased, unaffiliated awards program open to all members of the independent publishing industry, and are open to independent authors and publishers worldwide who produce books intended for an english speaking audience.
Youll be able to display medals and stickers on your book, website, email signature, display. The best selfpublished book awards programs have the power to change that and bring authors and their works out of obscurity and into the spotlight. Trophy room concierge marketing publishing services. Here are the gold, silver and bronze medalists in our 80 national categories. Jun 15, 2016 last fall and winter, we entered book design made simple in some independent publishing book award contests. The publisher will then cover the costs of editorial, design, and marketing. Since 1983, the independent book publishers association ibpa, the largest notforprofit trade association of independent publishers, has been a leader in member advocacy, education, and tools for success. Over the past week or so, ive gotten a number of questions about a brand new contestaward that is advertising itself heavily across the internet. Keep in mind that some awards programs are in place to make money for the company running them this is the case with one of the oldest and largest indie book awards programs while others are in place to. Book awards for selfpublished writers are one way to do that. Largest nonprofit trade association for independent publishers and. Featuring proven publishing tactics, expert advice, and inspiring success stories, the independent publisher covers the dos and donts, from writing and production to sales.
You can selfpublish your book, hire a publishing services company or hybrid publisher, or find a legitimate childrens book publisher. Entries will be judged based on multiple writing skills, which include storytelling ability, authors ability to engage the reader, transitions, pacing, movement of the story, authors skill. Ebook entrants can complete their registration by following our ebook entry instructions. The next generation indie book awards are the largest international awards program for independent publishers. Top 10 selfpublished book awards for independent authors. Their titles have won the american book award multiple times, been a finalist for the national book award, and gotten american library association notable book nods. The list is supplied as information for authors and selfpublishers interested in pursuing awards and citations as a means to their own publishing goals. Independent publisher book awards conducted annually, the independent publisher book awards honor the years best independently published titles from around the world.
Congratulations and sincere thanks to the independent authors and publishers who participated in our 20th annual, 2016 independent publisher book awards contest. Before the fancy party at book expo and the welldressed winners arrive to accept their awards, the independent publisher book awards ippys is a labor of love nearly a year in the making. The awards are intended to bring increased recognition to the thousands of exemplary independent, university, and selfpublished books released each year. Entries are limited to independently indie published books, including those from small presses, e. Books over 2 years enter the legacy fiction or legacy nonfiction category. The independent book publishing professionals group ibppg is an organization that aims to promote professional standards in independent book publishing also known as indie book publishing, and provide support and recognition for the independent book publishing profession ibppg cosponsors the next generation indie book awards, the largest notforprofit book. 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. Submissions must be postmarked between april 1, 2019, and august 31, 2019.
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. Niea national indie excellence awards united states. Book awards eric hoffer book award, a top independent. Over this time, the ibpa benjamin franklin award for excellence in book publishing has become one of the highest national honors for. 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. Jul 12, 2014 these include the guardian selfpublished book of the month, the amazon breakthrough novel award, the next generation indie book awards, and the international book awards. The awards are intended to bring increased recognition to the thousands of exemplary independent, university.
Independent book publishers association ibpa, manhattan beach, ca. Three optional awards, the jane grigson, design, and judges choice awards, may be presented should qualified entrants emerge. Open to englishlanguage books produced by independent authors and publishers anywhere in the world, the contest offers 70 different entry categories and cash prizes totaling. A comprehensive list of other competitions can be found here. E book entrants can complete their registration by following our e book entry instructions. Heres our list of 75 publishers that publish childrens book. 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.
Jan 06, 2017 based in chicago, radically independent haymarket books draws its name from the 1886 haymarket square labor riot, which erupted after pleas for an eighthour work day and is the basis for may. The awards are open to all members of the independent publishing industry, and to authors and publishers worldwide who produce books intended for an englishspeaking market. The independent publisher book awards ippys honor the years best books from independent and small press publishers. Legitimate publishing companies wont charge a fee just to read your work. Awards are given in 38 categories covering the full range of subjects, styles and age groups. For the regional, ebook, and outstanding category medalists, click the links below. Since its inception, the hoffer has become one of the largest international book awards for small, academic, and independent presses. Many legitimate contests and awards charge a fee to cover processing expenses which sometimes include an honorarium to readers and to fund the prize. At the next generation indie book awards, we encourage authors to enter as many legitimate awards programs as their budget can handle. Based in chicago, radically independent haymarket books draws its name from the 1886 haymarket square labor riot, which erupted after pleas for an eighthour work day and is the basis for may.
Last fall and winter, we entered book design made simple in some independent publishing book award contests. Given in sixtyfive categories, the annual awards are intended to bring increased recognition to books published in the past year by independent and university presses as well as selfpublished titles. James minter has drawn together a list of 50 book awards open to selfpublishers. Avoid events which are driven by excessive entry fees, marketing services to entrants, or selling merchandise like stickers and certificates. Book awards authors should enter westwind communications. Entries will be judged based on multiple writing skills, which include storytelling ability, authors ability to engage the reader, transitions, pacing, movement of the story, authors skill with voice, character, dialogue, and narrative. The terms small press, indie publisher, and independent press are often used interchangeably, with independent press defined as publishers that are not part of large conglomerates or multinational corporations.
Not only that, the awards program should benefit the participants, particularly the winners and finalists, not the company putting on the awards program. Nine days later, we won another gold medal, this time at the next generation indie book awards. Books from all methods of publishing are welcome, and. Since the inaugural contest in 1996, nearly 5,000 books have received ippy awards, along with the recognition, credibility, and increased sales that a book award can bring. When i published my first book, i submitted it to a couple of book awards g. I want someone to help enter my books into any of the awards. The international book awards iba 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.
Behind the scenes awards staff and a select group of judges have been working to select the finest in indie and small press publishing for months. In midapril, we got word that our book had won gold at the independent publisher ippy book awards. This contest is for christianthemed books written in english with s 20192020, or that were released since january 1, 2019. As a winner or finalist in the national indie excellence awards your book will garner more attention and gain. The winners of the 2006 independent publisher book awards the ippys were recently announced. Book publishing books are marketing tools jenkins group, inc. The independent publisher book awards, also styled the ippy awards, is a set of annual book awards for independently published titles. It is open to published books only, as our judging criteria include cover design, layout, etc. Jan 18, 2018 learn about the 10 top legitimate book awards open to selfpublished authors. The eric hoffer book award honors the memory of the great american philosopher eric hoffer by highlighting salient writing, as well as the independent spirit of small publishers. Author scams and publishing companies to avoid becoming a published author is a fantasy shared by almost all writers. They have big name authors, too sam savage of firmin fame, ben lerner, brian evenson, ron padgett and if you dont know any.
Welcome to the illumination book awards online entry page. To enter, fill in all applicable information below. Welcome to this ratings page where youll find author awards and. Created in memoriam of renowned author eric hoffer, the eric hoffer awards program honors 19 categories including art. Here are our favorite awards for indie authors that have proved legit, with entry fees that arent ridiculous and that are respected in the publishing industry. Christian book awards, writing contests and literary. Registration form book awards eric hoffer book award. An outstanding book category winner will be awarded in each category with recognition of finalists. Out of the blue, i received a flier in my mailbox about the independent publisher book awards. One award we researched and almost recommended didnt make the list bc it was clearly a funnel to attract authors for other services. Book awards for selfpublished authors including them here should not be taken as an endorsement of the competition or its sponsors. 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. Moms choice award for indie childrens books authors 7.
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