If that doesnt convince you, here are 20 independent publishers who are very successful and won literary awards. The independent publisher site provides a back catalogue of news and articles to explore, offering a wealth of information. To the right are helpful links and resources regarding book awards. They advertise events for you to attend, either online or offline.
Defined this way, these presses make up approximately half of the market share of the book publishing industry. International book awards honoring excellence in independent. Ipg client publishers are an extremely diverse group. The elit awards celebrate the ever growing market of electronic publishing in the wide variety of. Use the pages below to browse these incredible books. This years contest drew almost exactly 5,000 entries from 49 u. Winners of the independent publisher book award powells books. 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 read more about the history of the ippys.
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. Apr 18, 2016 established in 1996 as the first program open exclusively to independent publishers and authors, the independent publisher book awards are now celebrating their twentieth anniversary. Independent publisher book awards conducted annually, the. Nov 02, 2015 these guys are the most successful independent publishers to start up without capital in the last 30 years. Book publishers check out these book publishers to see examples of good book design and great marketing campaigns. Now accepting entries into the 7th annual 2020 new apple book awards book awards. Anna pidruchney award for new writers awarded to a novice writer under the age of 35 for a literary work which includes ukrainian canadian characters or is based on a ukrainian canadian theme. Ibppg cosponsors the next generation indie book awards, the. Social icons and navigation watercolor by junik studio. Each years medalists celebrate their win at the moonbeam awards ceremony in traverse city, michigan, which is held in conjunction with the traverse city childrens book festival, an annual event that brings childrens book authors, publishers, illustrators, and children together to celebrate reading and childrens books. The next generation indie book awards are the largest international awards program for independent publishers indie book awards homepage the largest international awards program for independent publishers. 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. How to be truly successful in the book publishing world the independent publisher gives you comprehensive knowledge and tools to create not only a great book.
When charles boyle was asked about his firstever published book in 2007, he said it was never going to find a home otherwise. James minter has drawn together a list of 50 book awards open to selfpublishers. You can learn a lot from these fellow book publishers. Niea national indie excellence awards united states. Australian independent bookseller indie book awards. Below are links and important information for independent publisher s six book award contests. Independent publisher book awards honoring the years.
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 ibppg cosponsors the next generation indie book awards, the largest notforprofit book awards program in the. The independent publisher book awards, also styled the ippy awards, is a set of annual book awards for independently published titles. Winners and finalists receive a trophyplaque, certificate, stickers to affix to their the awards are judged by a panel of distinguished librarians. Nine days later, we won another gold medal, this time at the next generation indie book awards. The independent book publishers association ibpa is excited to announce finalists in the 32nd annual ibpa benjamin franklin awards program.
Now accepting entries into the 2020 summer ebook awards. Book publishing books are marketing tools jenkins group, inc. Nine days later, we won another gold medal, this time at. The awards are intended to bring increased recognition to the thousands of exemplary independent, university, and selfpublished books released each year. After some discussion, we decided to attend both award ceremonies and book expo america bea in chicago. After starting in 2005, legend press has become one of the fastestgrowth publishing houses in the country, and were shortlisted for independent publisher of the year in 2011. Just know that whether you are an independent book publisher or a first time author with one of the traditional publishing houses, you will have to market your own book. An invaluable resource for both aspiring authors and seasoned writers who are.
Congratulations to our 2016 independent publisher book award. Governor generals literary awards frenchlanguage book in each of the seven categories of fiction, literary nonfiction, poetry, drama, childrens literature text, childrens literature illustrated books and translation from french to english. This page features the sites of the best independent book publishers in the united states as selected by john kremer, author of 1001 ways to market your books. Independent publisher book awards independent publisher. Congratulations and sincere thanks to the 2,000 independent authors and publishers who participated in the 15th annual, 2011 independent publisher book. For the regional, e book, and outstanding category medalists, click the links below. The british book industry awards, which celebrate the greatness of the british book trade and the people behind it the best books, the best writers, the.
Now he has become a publisher of firstclass tastes and cb editions has been recognized by several literary awards. The lost, forgotten, and hidden works of theodor seuss geisel, by caroline m. The independent publisher book awards were established in 1996 to bring increased recognition to the deserving but often unsung titles published by. 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, and selfpublished authors. The independent publisher gives you comprehensive knowledge and tools to create not only a great book, but also a great business.
They range in size from very small to quite large, and they publish in almost every conceivable subject area and for almost every audience. Celebrating the 11th annual international book awards, sponsored by. But before you get to even that stage, you need a strong product. Secret rio received a silver award at the independent publisher book.
Dec 02, 2008 announcing the th annual independent publisher book awards, honoring the years best independently published titles. 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. The next generation indie book awards are the largest international awards program for independent publishers. The ippy conducted annually, the independent publisher book awards honor the years best independently published titles from around the world. Winners and finalists receive a trophyplaque, certificate, stickers to affix to their. The awards are intended to bring increased recognition to the thousands of exemplary independent, university, and. Congratulations and sincere thanks to the independent authors and publishers who participated in our 21st annual, 2017 independent publisher book awards contest. Independent publishers dominate 2015 guardian first book. Click here to see the full list of winners from the 2019 summer ebook awards. Managing director, tom chalmers, has been shortlisted for multiple awards over the past years, and has driven the legend times group to a key position in the industry after having founded legend press at the. Jun 15, 2016 last fall and winter, we entered book design made simple in some independent publishing book award contests. What they have in common is a commitment to producing only titles that meet very high standards in regard to content and production. The list is supplied as information for authors and selfpublishers interested in pursuing awards and citations as a means to their own publishing goals.
A mong the dozens of awards for selfpublished books, there arent many that are worth winning. For the regional, ebook, and outstanding category medalists, click the links at the right. Book authors these book publishers are among the best independent book publishers. Here are the gold, silver and bronze medalists in our 83 national categories. 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. Independent publishers of new england book award winners. I want someone to help enter my books into any of the awards. If you are tired of submitting to the major new york book publishers and are looking.
Uk independent publishing awards winners announced books. Independent publisher book awards book awards and literary. 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. Book awards for selfpublished authors including them here should not be taken as an endorsement of the competition or its sponsors. The independent book publishers association ibpa is a notforprofit membership organization serving the independent publishing community through advocacy and education. Jun 27, 2016 you must be an scbwi member to submit your book for consideration and the book must be published, bound and in the english language.
Independent publisher book awards conducted annually, the independent publisher book. In midapril, we got word that our book had won gold at the independent publisher ippy book awards. For the regional, ebook, and outstanding category medalists, click the links below. Welcome to the illumination book awards online entry page. This contest is for christianthemed books written in english with s 20192020, or.
You must be an scbwi member to submit your book for consideration and the book must be published, bound and in the english language. With nearly 3,000 members, ibpa is the largest publishing trade association in the united states. Below are links and important information for independent publishers six book award contests. Why you need to become an independent publisher copyblogger. Ibpa benjamin franklin awards home ibpa book award.
The independent publisher book awards ippys honor the years best books from independent and small press publishers. Book awards for selfpublished writers are one way to do that. Conducted annually, the independent publisher book awards honor the years best independently published titles from around the world. The awards are judged by a panel of distinguished librarians. The mysterious makings and recovery of a somnambulist, by kathleen frazier skyhorse publishing silver tie. There was almost 2,500 independent authors and publishers who participated in this years independent publisher book awards contest.
Featuring proven publishing tactics, expert advice, and inspiring success stories, the independent publisher covers the dos and donts, from writing and production to sales. The awards are intended to bring increased recognition to the thousands of exemplary independent, university, and selfpublished titles published each year. The majority of selfpublished book awards dont confer any benefit to the author, other than a seal that winners often must pay for. New apple book awards for excellence in independent publishing.
Independent publisher book awards honoring the years best. Read more information about the independent publisher book awards, and view a full list of winners, at. A few weeks ago i was interviewed by john maeda, head of computational design and inclusion at automattic, along with caroline moore and kjell reigstad, two designers at automattic who helped improve and release a new version of the independent publisher theme. The elit awards are an industrywide, unaffiliated awards program open to all members of the electronic publishing industry. Over 160 volunteer librarians, booksellers, and design and editorial experts most with decades of book industry experience judged the 1,697 entries submitted in. Book awards for selfpublished authors the book designer. Ibpa programs and publications include the benjamin franklin awards, publishing university, and the monthly independent magazine. 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. Congratulations to our 2016 independent publisher book. With hundreds of thousands of selfpublished books hitting the shelves every year, indie authors need to find a way to stand out. Jul 12, 2014 wishing shelf independent book awards. 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. Announcing the th annual independent publisher book awards, honoring the years best independently published titles. It is the longestrunning unaffiliated contest open exclusively to independent presses.
The next generation indie book awards are the largest international awards program for independent publishers indie book awards about us the largest international. Entries are limited to independently indie published books, including those from small presses, ebook publishers, and selfpublished authors. Lets all support australian writers, and the australian independent booksellers who have chosen these books to be the best of the best. The uks independent publishers guild has announced the winners of the independent publishing awards at its annual conference in oxford, reports the bookseller. Aug 27, 20 just know that whether you are an independent book publisher or a first time author with one of the traditional publishing houses, you will have to market your own book. Well accept entries until march 21st, 2009 for books with 2008 s or that were released in 2009. Jan 14, 2017 a mong the dozens of awards for selfpublished books, there arent many that are worth winning. The 2011 girls write now anthology, coedited by kirthana ramisetti. This could be a useful way of expanding your networks and getting in touch with other writers to share your thoughts.
Established in 1996 as the first program open exclusively to independent publishers and authors, the independent publisher book awards are now celebrating their twentieth anniversary. Starting in 1965, coach house books first prints were of the canadian flag, then gradually moved on to other things such as poetry. 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 annual best indie book award is an international literary award contest recognizing independent authors in major genres. If you publish it, readers will not necessarily not come. And many of these contests are run by media groups that use them as a way to drum up business. Literary book awards, writing contests and literary prizes. Dont confuse independent publishing with selfpublishing. This contest is for christianthemed books written in english with s 20192020, or that were released since january 1, 2019. The indie book awards 2020 have been announced in extraordinary times, without the sense of ceremony that these amazing books deserve. The 2020 new apple book awards for excellence in independent publishing. 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.
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