Top 10 selfpublished book awards for independent authors. The key to our success is having a keen eye for quality from. New apple book awards for excellence in independent publishing. The independent publisher book awards the ippys are intended to bring increased recognition to the thousands of exemplary independent, university, and selfpublished titles published. The indie book awards 2020 have been announced in extraordinary times, without the sense of ceremony that these amazing books deserve. Authors are welcome to enter their books themselves. The awards are intended to bring increased recognition to the thousands of exemplary independent, university. Lets all support australian writers, and the australian independent booksellers who have chosen these books to be the best of the best. The awards are intended to bring increased recognition to the thousands of exemplary independent. Winners and finalists receive a trophyplaque, certificate, stickers to affix to their.
Dont confuse independent publishing with selfpublishing. 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. Independent publisher book awards conducted annually, the independent publisher book awards honor the years best independently published titles from around the world. It is the longestrunning unaffiliated contest open exclusively to independent. Jun 15, 2016 last fall and winter, we entered book design made simple in some independent publishing book award contests.
Since the inaugural contest in 1996, over 5,000 books have received ippy awards. The ippy conducted annually, the independent publisher book awards honor the years best independently published titles from around the world. The annual best indie book award or biba is an international literary contest recognizing outstanding indie authors. 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. The independent publisher book awards the ippys are intended to bring increased recognition to the thousands of exemplary independent, university, and selfpublished titles published each year. This contest is for lifestyle, homestyle, personal development and wellness books. To that end, judges on the irda panel include pr and publishing professionals, editors, book. When you complete your online entry, the final step in the process is printing out a copy of your entry, along with mailing instructions for sending judging copies one copy per category entered. Book awards for indie authors publish your own ebooks. Well accept entries until march 21st, 2009 for books with 2008 s or that were released in 2009. Since 2010 friends anna gerber and britt iversen have applied their knowledge in graphic design, branding and advertising to the making of beautiful cultural objects, like jonathan safran foers tree codes made entirely in diecut.
Over this time, the ibpa benjamin franklin award for excellence in book publishing. An invaluable resource for both aspiring authors and seasoned writers who are. The ippys accept applications in over 80 categories, including best regional fiction, best regional nonfiction, best first book, fine art, photography and many more. When you win or get placed, you can say you are an award winning author. 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. Some indie book awards are exclusively for selfpublished books in print, others for ebooks, and some accept entries for either print books or ebooks. This years longlist of books was selected by a panel of five judges chaired by michael wood, and also comprising ellah wakatama.
Rubery book award is the longest established book award based in the uk for independent and selfpublished books. While writing a great book is the first step, getting it in front of the right peoplebe they readers or agentsis also a critical part of making an indie book a success. The competition is open to all englishlanguage selfpublished books for which the authors have paid the full cost of publication, or the cost of printing has been paid for by a grant or as part of a 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. Apr 18, 2016 north atlantic books is pleased to announce that three of our recent releases have been acknowledged by the independent publisher book awards ippy. The 2020 ippys are open until the final deadline of. The awards ceremony to honour the category winners will take place on may 29th in new york, on the eve of the book expo america convention. Nine days later, we won another gold medal, this time at the next generation indie book awards. Out of the many book awards that are held around the world every year there are a number that are organized for independent and selfpublishing authors in particular.
The annual best indie book award is an international literary award contest recognizing independent authors in major genres. 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. There was almost 2,500 independent authors and publishers who participated in this years independent publisher book awards contest. A woman finds a note in the woods that proclaims someone is dead. Jan 14, 2017 three optional awards, the jane grigson, design, and judges choice awards, may be presented should qualified entrants emerge. It sounds and is great, and gives the book a magic lift that comes from a third party endorsement. 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. Today, salt is considered one of uk s leading independent publishers a. We sell fiction, short stories, poetry and nonfiction with free uk. We make a positive difference to your imaginative life. With hundreds of thousands of selfpublished books hitting the shelves every year, indie authors need to find a way to stand out. Tatty is an orphaned duck with a wonky beak and has inspired a childrens book. The independent publisher book awards ippys honor the years best books from independent and small press publishers.
Jul, 2019 conducted annually, the independent publisher book awards honor the years best independently published titles from around the world. Since 1997, the independent publisher book awards have been recognizing the best independently published books each year. We specialise in publishing bestselling fiction across a range of commercial genres. Ibppg cosponsors the next generation indie book awards, the. We help you to publish great books and reach more readers. The independent publisher book awards, also styled the ippy awards, is a set of annual book awards for independently published titles. Weve all heard the expressions, this book changed my life. In midapril, we got word that our book had won gold at the independent publisher ippy book awards. Entries are limited to independently indie published books, including those from small presses, ebook publishers, and selfpublished authors.
The british book awards 2020 the nibbies the bookseller. Book awards authors should enter westwind communications. The awards are intended to bring increased recognition to the thousands of exemplary independent, university, and selfpublished books released each year. The midwest independent publishing association mipa has sponsored the book awards since 1990. Book awards for selfpublished writers are one way to do that. Midwest book awards honor the publishers in the 12state midwest publishing community who are producing quality work. The next generation indie book awards are the largest international awards program for independent publishers. For award specific entry details, deadlines and entry fees, click on the link provided for each award. The independent publisher book awards were conceived in 1996 as a.
The company is in the top 101 independent publishing companies in the u. Independent publisher book awards book awards and literary. The living now book awards are designed to honor those kinds of lifechanging books, and to bring increased recognition to the years best lifestyle, homestyle, worldimprovement. Now accepting entries into the 7th annual 2020 new apple book awards book awards. Book award submission please complete the online form please include a check or proof of paypal or with your entry submission. The good son was shortlisted for the authors club best first novel award, the guardians not the booker prize, a finalist in the peoples book prize and shortlisted for the polari first book prize. Independent publisher independent publisher book awards living now book awards axiom business book awards illumination book awards elit book awards 1129 woodmere, suite b, traverse city, mi 49686 800. Congratulations to our 2016 independent publisher book award. Conducted annually, the independent publisher book awards honor the years best independently published titles from around the world. Dec 02, 2008 announcing the th annual independent publisher book awards, honoring the years best independently published titles. The awards are intended to bring increased recognition to the thousands of exemplary independent, university, and selfpublished books. Home to some of the most exciting opportunities in independent publishing. In 2020, we celebrate 30 years of the awards or the nibbies as they are affectionately known.
Here are the gold, silver and bronze medalists in our 83 national categories. She investigates between dog walks and early evening. If you love books, follow us on instagram, facebook and twitter. Entries are limited to independently indie published books, including those from small presses, e book publishers. Ipg is the original independent book sales and distribution company in the united states. The independent publisher book awards ippys honor the years best books from independent and small. It is the longestrunning unaffiliated contest open exclusively to independent presses. Winners and finalists receive a trophyplaque, certificate, stickers to affix to their the awards are judged by a panel of distinguished librarians. 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. Were a leading independent fiction publisher based in cambridge, uk. Click here to visit the ippy medalist benefits page. White bird publications, llc independent book publishers.
Welcome to the living now book awards online entry page. Congratulations and sincere thanks to the independent authors and publishers who participated in our 21st annual, 2017 independent publisher book awards contest. Defined this way, these presses make up approximately half of the market share of the book publishing. These awards, which will be presented at a ceremony in chicago on the eve of book expo america, honor the years best independently published titles from around the world. The best books, the best publishers, the best bookshops. Known as the ippys, the independent publisher book awards program is geared toward independent, university and selfpublished titles worldwide.
All independent publishers are eligible, ranging from selfpublished authors to major university presses. Winners and finalists receive a trophyplaque, certificate, stickers to affix to their the awards are judged by a panel of. Below are links and important information for independent publishers six book award contests. We are americas premiere independent book publishing services firm and have achieved this status through a series of targeted and highly successful solutions. The evergreen categories are for any books published since january 1, 2000. Book awards give your book a seal of excellence unequalled by other forms of media exposure. It was chosen for city reads 2016 and was an elle best book of 2015 and one of the reading agencys books of 2015. Niea national indie excellence awards united states. This years contest drew almost exactly 5,000 entries from 49 u.
Most notably, we have twice been nominated for the man booker prize and shortlisted in the costa book awards. Independent publisher book awards honoring the years best. Gain access to our member forum, discounts and deals, library of self publishing guides, and much more. Use the pages below to browse these incredible books. Literary book awards, writing contests and literary prizes. Salt the uks foremost independent literary publisher. For the regional, e book, and outstanding category medalists, click the links below. 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. Award childrens books award publications ltd shared a post. The awards are intended to bring increased recognition to the thousands of exemplary independent, university, and selfpublished titles published each year. Welcome to the 11th annual international awards, sponsored by american book fest. Award recognition helps publishers and authors succeed in todays competitive publishing.
Academic publisher edward elgar was named independent publisher of the year and academic and professional publisher of the year, with the judges describing the publisher as a resolutely forwardlooking business, citing its. 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. Now accepting entries into the 2020 summer e book awards. The book publishing and marketing professionals of jenkins group, inc. Book awards for selfpublished authors the book designer. Independent publishers of new england book award winners. This award is from the independent book publishers association ibpa and recognizes small and independent publishers. It just goes to show that literary inspiration comes from all sorts of places. They aim to publish books that will give fresh insights into african and caribbean life, culture and literature. The awards are judged by a panel of distinguished librarians. To enter, fill in all applicable information below. The 2020 new apple book awards for excellence in independent publishing. The uks independent publishers guild has announced the winners of the independent publishing awards at its annual conference in oxford, reports the bookseller. Mick rooney july 29, 2015 book awards, book trade, news, traditional publishing the longlist for the.
Nov 02, 2015 ayebia was founded in 2003 by ghanaianborn publisher, nana ayebia. Author scams and publishing companies to avoid becoming a published author is a fantasy shared by almost all writers. Jul 12, 2014 while some competitions refuse to allow entries from selfpublishers, british novelist james minter, with generosity typical of the indie scene, shares a list of awards whichwelcome indie authors along with compelling reasons for entering. Australian independent bookseller indie book awards.
White bird publications is a traditional and independent book publisher. Independent publishers, university presses, selfpublishers and independent authors throughout north. Turner press is an award winning, independent publisher of books. Weve sold more than 6 million books worldwide with massive bestsellers in the uk. Last fall and winter, we entered book design made simple in some independent publishing book award contests. Please do not enter unless you have made arrangements with awards director jim barnes. In the more than 20 years pw has been doing its fastgrowing independent publishers feature, it is hard to find another year when publishers on the list reported such impressive growth rates. The list is supplied as information for authors and selfpublishers interested in pursuing awards and citations as a means to their own publishing goals. As with most exciting, independent publishers, ayebia tries to give voice to diverse talent, and aims to enlighten and stimulate readers by exploring literature from. Click here to see the full list of winners from the 2019 summer e book awards. Salt is a leading independent trade publisher established in 1999 and based in the uk. Our comprehensive sales and marketing approach, extensive. The national indie excellence awards niea is open to all english language printed books available for sale, including small presses, midsize independent publishers, university presses. The aim of this fairly recent publishing house is to approach the act of reading by merging innovative writing with good looking products and unexpected designs.
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