In yesterday’s blog, I listed three awards programs I’ve had some experience with and can recommend to independent publishers and self-published authors who would like to garner some kudos for their work.
But I forgot to mention the Next Generation Indie Book Awards, organized by Independent Book Publishing Professionals Group (IBPPG) in conjunction with Marilyn Allen of Allen O’Shea Literary Agency.
The nonprofit Indie Book Awards offers cash prizes ranging from $100 to $1,500 for books in 60 separate categories–fiction and nonfiction. Perhaps more importantly, one winner from each category gets a review by literary agent Marilyn Allen, who has worked with such authors as Stephen King, Ken Follett, Barbara Kingsolver, John Gray, and Mary Higgins Clark.
One of my authors won a Finalist Award last year in the Children’s/Juvenile Fiction category. Perks included cash, an elegant awards reception at the Plaza in New York during Book Expo America (BEA), stickers for the cover of his books, and free publicity.
Worth considering.
Deadline (for receipt of books) is February 24th.
Hi Holly, if you get 5 mins perhaps you could check out The Wishing Shelf Awards: http://www.thewsa.co.uk. Thanks. Edward
Holly, I “met” you on Linked In book group, and really appreciate your insights on book contests. Thanks for sharing an additional one – I’m going to check it out for my book, Firestar. I’m looking forward to following you.
Thanks, Claudia. Glad the post was helpful. Good luck on your book launch.
Holly