Others are independent companies, some based in the united states and others based in the uk or elsewhere. From americas conflictswwi, wwii, korea, vietnam and iraqto her mountains, rivers and people, hellgate press has just the book for you. Book awards for selfpublished authors collects in one list book award. Conducted annually, the independent publisher book awards honor the years best independently published titles from around the world. Most of the publishers focus on publishing a particular genre or genres of books. Book awards for selfpublished authors the book designer. We are excited to have charles poem rimbaud from his poetry. Funding cuts, shrinking disposable incomes and the. Founded in 1977, abbeville has long been a mainstay in the art book publishing world, and is currently making strides into the digital realm with ebooks, ibooks, and many other efriendly formats. International competition for unpublished and selfpublished novels in any genre for adults or ya. Hellgate press a leading independent publisher of books. The next generation indie book awards are the largest international awards program for independent publishers.
I dont mean to imply any kind of hierarchy with this, because i think there are advantages to going with each. The annual best indie book award is an international literary award contest recognizing independent authors in major genres. The list is supplied as information for authors and self publishers interested in pursuing awards and citations as a means to their own publishing goals. However, all the publishers listed below are open to authors regardless of nationality. Submit a novel of 20,000 words or more in any fiction genre no fanfic, short stories or poetry. While authors and critics regularly rail against them, prizes matter in publishing.
Biba is an international contest recognizing the best. Accepting submissions in all genres austin macauley. The annual winner of this ukbased award receives a prize of. Fiction and nonfiction writers alike can create, print, and sell their books through all major retail channels. Andrews uk the uks leading independent book publisher. The ippy awards were conceived as a broadbased, unaffiliated awards program open to all members of the independent publishing industry, and are open to authors and publishers worldwide who produce books written in english and appropriate for the north american market. We help you to publish great books and reach more readers. All independent publishers are eligible, ranging from selfpublished authors to major university presses. Top 10 selfpublished book awards for independent authors. The international poetry book awards uk is worth a look. We believe we are the self publishers and independent publishers answer to the. While some competitions refuse to allow entries from self publishers, 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.
Independent authors and publishers put a great deal of care into creating quality books for a global audience. In the meantime, james minter has drawn together a list of 50 book awards open to self publishers. If youre looking to market to christmas shoppers, take a look at trends in the book market and learn how to cash in on christmas books. Its one of scotlands leading independent publishers with over 300 books in print across a variety of genres. 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. They do not publish science fiction, fantasy, poetry, or plays. Whether youre a professional writer, a parttime freelancer or a selfstarting student, heres your chance to enter the premier selfpublished competition exclusively for selfpublished books.
We publish fulllength collections of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction. Book awards for selfpublished authors including them here should not be taken as an endorsement of the competition or its sponsors. The first general meeting of the association was attended by representatives from 49 firms and 58 firms were initially admitted to membership. Hellgate press offers you the best in books about the military, including military history, veteran memoirs and military fictionas well as nonfiction adventure travel and historicaladventure fiction. My first book, sunbelievable, was published by my own publishing company and therefore qualified as a selfpublished versus a printondemand selfpublished book. This boutique publishing firm offers a prize of a publishing contract to its contest winner. Rimbaud by charles kell is featured on verse daily.
Sell your work on or buy the books you need immediately. Book awards contests can be a great way for a new or experienced author to win a. At niea we respect the hard work and dedication that goes into these efforts the next step is marketing your title. The ippys accept applications in over 80 categories, including best regional fiction, best regional nonfiction, best first book, fine art, photography and many more. Researching book award contests can be overwhelming. We aim to find the very best original voices the world has to offer. Committed to publishing the best books from the most talented writers in. Accent press is an awardwinning independent publisher founded in 2003 by hazel cushion. About 2,400 publishers participate in the awards each year, from every u. When you complete your online entry, the final step in the process is printing out a copy of. Book awards for selfpublished writers are one way to do that.
This is the only writers digest competition exclusively for selfpublished books. Sep 14, 2019 its one of scotlands leading independent publishers with over 300 books in print across a variety of genres. As a winner or finalist in the national indie excellence awards your book will garner more attention and gain. You can see the full list of books here, and for a. Should you wish for us to return your manuscript at a later date, please enclose a stamped addressed envelope or sufficient postage in uk stamps. The awards are intended to bring increased recognition to the thousands of exemplary independent, university, and selfpublished books released each year. James minter has drawn together a list of 50 book awards open to selfpublishers. To enter, fill in all applicable information below. Abbeville press, headquartered in new york, is an independent publisher of fine art and illustrated books. Book awards for selfpublished authors publishers weekly.
Known as the ippys, the independent publisher book awards program is geared toward independent, university and selfpublished titles worldwide. Autumn house press is a nonprofit, literary publisher based in pittsburgh, pa. Electronic versions of your full manuscript should be in one file and not separate chapters. Photograph your local culture, help wikipedia and win. The description of each press is taken directly from the associated website. The ippy awards were conceived as a broadbased, unaffiliated awards program open to all members of the independent publishing industry, and are open to authors and publishers worldwide who. In the past decade, we have published more than 150 books of fiction, nonfiction and poetry, by authors based anywhere from york to leeds, london to bermuda, china, south africa and almost everywhere else. With over a dozen different ways to narrow your search you can find the right publisher for your book, fast.
The big list of uk writing competitions neon books. There are novella contests, calls for novellas, and novella publishers. With hundreds of thousands of selfpublished books hitting the shelves every year, indie authors need to find a way to stand out. Easily publish textbooks, course materials, and research. The alliance of independent authors is a professional business membership organisation for selfpublishing authors. Writers digest hosts the 28th annual selfpublished competitionthe annual selfpublished book awards. Book awards authors should enter westwind communications. There are many uk fiction publishers accepting submissions from writers. Deciding that you want to be a published childrens book author is similar to deciding that you want to be a movie star. Honest publishing is a british independent publisher, specialising in alternative fiction, short story books and poetry publishing.
This poem captures how adeptly charles inhabits a range of physical. This list features 21 uk publishing companies and offers a good place to start. Jan 18, 2018 learn about the 10 top legitimate book awards open to selfpublished authors. Publisher of gay and lesbian books, including some. The list is supplied as information for authors and selfpublishers interested in pursuing awards and citations as a means to their own publishing goals. Awardwinning authors tend to be more successful when it comes to finding a literary agent, getting a publisher, and selling more books. Chapter books, middle grade or novels for young adults no picture books or books for children unable to read for themselves submit first 5,000 words and a synopsis judged by a top literary agent previous winners have gone on to land a. When it comes to well respected book awards that are known internationally there is a. Keep in mind that the world of childrens book publishing is intensely competitive, and there are many good writers trying to get their books published. Dec 22, 2011 just updated all content and added three new contests. Publishers want to select the illustrators for the books they publish. List of largest book publishers of the united kingdom. 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. 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.
Indie book awards, organized by the independent book publishing. Inkitts writing contest runs quarterly and gives authors the chance to win an exclusive galatea publishing deal and the chance to showcase their book to the world. Please contact us if you have any questions about your work on. Nonprofit publisher in the humanities and social sciences since 2005, best known for books in. Since i get asked all the time about literary journals that allow you to submit novellas, i hope this helps. This is a list of largest uk trade book publishers, with some of their principal imprints, ranked by sales value, according to nielsen bookscan. Jul 12, 2014 awards and their benefits is something alli watchdog jim giamatteo is going to be looking at and reporting back on soon. The watchdog desk of the alliance of independent authors monitors the selfpublishing industry in two ways. Bloomsbury publishing is a leading independent publishing house established in 1986.
Constellation digital power for independent publishers. My first book, sunbelievable, was published by my own publishing company and therefore qualified as a selfpublished versus a printondemand self. The big house will get you more potential readers, the independents will fight for you with independent bookstores and champion your book, and the university presses often offer a home for the most innovative and exciting work being published. Founded in 1977, abbeville has long been a mainstay in the art book publishing world, and is currently making strides into the digital realm with e. While some competitions refuse to allow entries from selfpublishers, british novelist james minter, with generosity typical of the indie scene. Just updated all content and added three new contests. Novel writing competitions list for 2020 jessica davidson. Please select a country afghanistan albania algeria american samoa andorra angola anguilla antarctica antigua and barbuda argentina armenia aruba australia austria azerbaijan.
Auk is the uks leading global independent ebook and physical book publisher and distributor. The publishers association was established in 1896 by publishers, called into being by a crisis in british bookselling and publishing during the late 19th century and founded around the net book agreement. The big, big list of indie publishers and small presses. We have a close relationship with top london literary agency mba. John doppler, head of allis watchdog desk and author of choosing the best selfpublishing services for you, identifies and rates the best and worst selfpublishing services here on this page. Galley beggar press is an independent publisher committed to publishing daring, innovative fiction creative nonfiction. Committed to publishing the best books from the most talented writers in the uk. Gain access to our member forum, discounts and deals, library of selfpublishing guides, and much more. We identify rogue services which overcharge, overpromise, underdeliver, or in any way exploit authors.
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. Entries are limited to independently indie published books, including those from small presses, ebook publishers, and selfpublished authors. We welcome submissions from both new and previously published authors. Sponsored by independent publisher since 1996, the ippy awards have. When considering gifts for the people you love, and for those you barely know, you cant go wrong with a book. It has companies in london, new york, sydney and delhi. This independent leicester publisher has amassed over 30 years in the industry and built quite a reputation for itself while at it. Alli watchdog ratings are based on careful appraisals of multiple criteria. The following publishers specialize in writing by for about women. Book awards are an honor for authors and publishers, and they can boost.
The 2020 ippys are open until the final deadline of. Valley press is an independent publishing house based in scarborough, north yorkshire, uk. Niea national indie excellence awards united states. Below is a list of literary journals and publishers seeking novellas. 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. List of book awards contests updated 2019 tck publishing.
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