Writer's Digest Self-Published Book Awards Submission
$449
Being an award-winning author is a feeling like no other—and it does great things for book sales!
Every year Writer’s Digest honors exemplary self published with their Writers Digest Self-Published Book Awards, which includes thousands of dollars in cash and prizes.
Make sure your book is among the ones being considered so you can leverage the promotional power of "award-winning author" to increase your online recognition, enhance your book's credibility and get attention in the crowded book buying marketplace.
Become an Award-Winning Author & Get Exposure for YOUR Book
In the past, simply having a published book was indicative of high-quality content. Now that self-publishing is available to everyone, winning a book award is one of the most powerful and effective ways to make your book stand above the crowd. Award-winning authors can leverage the promotional power of this status to increase online recognition, enhance their book's credibility and gain increased attention in the crowded book buying marketplace.
With so many book awards and contests available, Outskirts Press has vetted the top contests for you and the Writer's Digest Self-Published Book Awards makes our list every year.
This contest is one of 6 awards contests that Outskirts Press has vetted and it is also available at part of our Book Award Submissions bundle (which is discounted 15%).
Whether you’re a novice or professional writer, the Writer's Digest Self-Published Book Awards is your chance to enter a premier competition exclusively for self-published books. This competition spotlights today’s self-published works and honors self-published authors.
When you order the Writer's Digest Self-Published Book Award submission service from Outskirts Press, we handle all of the following on your behalf:
- award entry submission fees
- completing the paperwork to register your book with the contests
- selecting the most appropriate category for your book (if we're not sure, we'll ask you)
- printing, shipping and handling costs for books sent to each of the contest's multiple judges
ONE GRAND PRIZE WINNER WILL RECEIVE:
- a $10,000 cash prize
- an interview in Writer’s Digest magazine and on the Writer’s Digest website
- a paid trip to the Writer’s Digest Annual Conference and a special trophy presentation at the keynote event
- a coveted Pitch Slam slot at the Writer's Digest Conference where the winner will receive one-on-one attention from editors and agents
- publication of an excerpt from their winning book on the Writer’s Digest website
- a one-year subscription to Writer’s Digest magazine
- a one-year subscription to Writer’s Digest Tutorials
- a 20% discount off of purchases made at Writer’s Digest University
- a special graphic recognizing their winning status
ONE FIRST-PLACE WINNER WILL RECEIVE:
- a $1,000 cash prize
- their name and the winning book's title published in Writer’s Digest magazine and on the Writer’s Digest website
- a one-year subscription to Writer’s Digest magazine
- a one-year subscription to Writer’s Digest Tutorials
- a 20% discount off of purchases made at Writer’s Digest University
- a special graphic recognizing their winning status
HONORABLE MENTION WINNERS WILL RECEIVE:
- promotion on the Writer’s Digest website
- a special graphic recognizing their winning status
All entrants will receive a brief commentary from one of the judges providing you with direct feedback from an industry expert.
Click the "Add to Cart" button to start your journey to becoming an award-winning author like these Outskirts Press authors:
Be sure your book is eligible by checking the copyright date on your book's copyright page. If your book's copyright date is this year, you are eligible. If your book's copyright date is last year, please double check your eligibility with marketing-support@outskirtspress.com. If your book's copyright date was before last year, it is no longer eligible to enter these awards.
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