Self-Published Book Competition Open

Writer's Digest is hosting the 22nd annual Self-Published Book Awards. If you have self-published a book, now's your chance to win some acclaim for it. Co-sponsored by Book Marketing Works, LLC, this competition spotlights today’s self-published works and honors self-published authors.

Details

Early-Bird Deadline: April 1, 2014

Prizes: Grand Prizes and special awards include $3,000 in cash, National exposure for your work, attention of prospective editors/publishers, and a paid trip to the Writer’s Digest Conference.

Categories:
Mainstream/Literary Fiction
Genre Fiction
Nonfiction
Inspirational (Spiritual, New Age)
Life Stories (Biographies, Autobiographies, Family Histories, Memoirs)
Children’s/Picture books
Middle-Grade/Young Adult books
Reference Books (Directories, Encyclopedias, Guide Books)
Poetry

How to enter: Visit the contest page to register and pay online or to download a printable entry form. (Early-bird entry fees are $99 for the first entry, and $75 for each additional entry.)

Takeaway Truth

Although this isn't an inexpensive contest to enter, it is credible and has a good rep so if the fee isn't a deterrent, go for it. Good luck.