Winning — or even being nominated for — a respected book award instantly elevates your author brand. It signals quality, strengthens your marketing, and opens doors to new readers, reviewers, librarians, bookstores and media outlets. But navigating award rules, deadlines, entry categories and submission requirements can be overwhelming for authors who already have so much on their plate.

That’s where we come in.  Outskirts Press handles every detail of award submission so you can stay focused on writing, promoting, and engaging with your readers.

Choose from a curated selection of the industry’s most respected award programs—each selected for reputation, reach and relevance across genres. We manage the entry forms, fees, printed materials, scheduling and logistics.

Here are the programs we cover.

American Book Fest Book Awards	Foreword INDIES Book Awards	Independent Press Book Awards	Next Generation Indie Book Awards
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A high-visibility national contest that delivers instant credibility across every major genre.	Showcase your book to librarians, booksellers, and industry influencers who champion independent publishing.	A respected competition that puts independently published books in front of professional reviewers and media outlets.	The largest indie awards program in the world—where finalists gain powerful industry recognition and exposure.
National Indie Excellence Book Awards	Readers Favorite Book Awards	Reader Views Literary Awards Submission	Writer's Digest Self-Published Book Awards
Submit My Book	Submit My Book	Submit My Book	Submit My Book
Celebrate superior book quality in editing, design, and overall production—perfect for polished, professional titles.	One of the most widely recognized indie contests, offering strong promotional opportunities for winners and finalists.	A reader-focused program that helps independent authors gain grassroots attention and authentic reader engagement.	A prestigious competition judged by publishing professionals who can elevate your book’s visibility and authority.
Book Award Submission Bundle			Award Recognition Cover & Webpage Enhancement
Upgrade to the Bundle			Add My Award Seal
Submit your book to multiple top competitions in a single action.			Once you win, add the award seal to your cover and webpage for maximum impact.

Why Submit Your Book to Awards?

• Increase Credibility: Award seals on your cover, website, and marketing materials instantly set your book apart in a crowded marketplace.
• Distinguished by an intense judging process utilizing professional editors, booksellers, and librarians.
• Enhance Your Author Platform: Nominations, finalists, and wins create powerful PR moments you can use across social media, newsletters, and press outreach.
• Strengthen Long-Term Sales: An award doesn’t disappear after announcement day — its value compounds throughout the life of your book.

Why Authors Trust Outskirts Press for Award Submissions

• We manage every detail — entry forms, submission fees, printed copies, shipping, and tracking.
• We ensure your book is categorized correctly for the strongest possible positioning.
• We meet every deadline so your submission is never at risk.
• We keep your promotional momentum moving so each award becomes a marketing opportunity.

Whether you want to boost your credibility, enhance your marketing, or simply give your book the recognition it deserves, our award submission services offer a strategic path to prestige and long-term promotional value.

Show readers, reviewers and the industry that your book stands out. Submit with confidence. Submit with Outskirts Press.

Let Your Book Compete — and Shine — on a Bigger Stage