The independent publisher book awards were established in 1996 to bring increased recognition to the deserving but often unsung titles published by. Ibppg cosponsors the next generation indie book awards, the. Conducted annually, the independent publisher book awards honor the years best independently published titles from around the world. 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. Entries are limited to independently indie published books, including those from small presses, e book publishers, and selfpublished authors. Cipa evvy awards colorado independent publishers association. Book of the year awards contest the independent author. Book awards eric hoffer book award, a top independent. Below are links and important information for independent publisher s six book award contests.
In this post, we expose some of the most common scams and show you how to identify which publishing companies to avoid. Authors and publishers working together to create awardwinning selfpublished books. Ipg is the original independent book sales and distribution company in the united states. Your book trips, travels and dreams how lsd saved me entered in the life stories category was included in the 2019 writers digest 28th annual selfpublished book awards and was considered, along with all submissions, for the prizes. All independent publishers are eligible, ranging from selfpublished authors to major university presses. 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. The 2020 new apple book awards for excellence in independent publishing. Then i found cipa colorado independent publishers association. Apr 06, 2019 congratulations to the 31st annual ibpa benjamin franklin award winners for excellence in book publishing.
Congratulations and sincere thanks to the independent authors and publishers who participated in our 21st annual, 2017 independent publisher book awards contest. The cipa evvys is one of the longestrunning book award competitions on the indie publishing scene, running for nearly 26 years. Independent publishers of new england ipne provides networking, resources, education, and cooperative marketing for new englands independent publishing community. Indies include small presses, larger independent publishers, university presses, e book publishers. Since its inception, the hoffer has become one of the largest international book awards for small, academic, and independent presses. Winners of the independent publisher book award powells books. Midwest book awards honor the publishers in the 12state midwest publishing community who are producing quality work. For the regional, e book, and outstanding category medalists, click the links below. The ibpa benjamin franklin award program, which include over fifty categories recognizing excellence in book editorial and design, are regarded as one of the highest national honors for independent publishers. Defined this way, these presses make up approximately half of the market share of the book publishing industry. It is the longestrunning unaffiliated contest open exclusively to independent presses. 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 event exists to recognize talent, not to enrich the organizers. Apr 09, 2018 congratulations to the 30th annual ibpa benjamin franklin award winners for excellence in book publishing. The annual best indie book award is an international literary award contest recognizing independent authors in major genres. We publish books by writers from our retreat here in the south of france. About 2,400 publishers participate in the awards each year, from every u. The independent publisher book awards the ippys are intended to bring increased recognition to the thousands of exemplary independent, university, and selfpublished titles published each year. 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. Nine days later, we won another gold medal, this time at the next generation indie book awards. They were consummate professionals throughout the process. To the right are helpful links and resources regarding book awards. Established in 2016 to recognize excellence in canadian independent publishing, the whistler independent book awards offers prizes in two categories. The eric hoffer book award honors the memory of the great american philosopher eric hoffer by highlighting salient writing, as well as the independent spirit of small publishers.
This years contest drew almost exactly 5,000 entries from 49 u. Homepage for the independent publishers guild, helping publishers do better business and supporting independent publishers. The annual best indie book award or biba is an international literary award contest recognizing outstanding indie authors. Below are links and important information for independent publishers six book award contests. The majority of selfpublished book awards dont confer any benefit to the author, other than a seal that winners often must pay for. Book awards for selfpublished authors the book designer. Including them here should not be taken as an endorsement of the competition or its sponsors. Independent publishers of new england book award for book of the year and winner in perennial sellers 2017. The next generation indie book awards is a literary awards program that recognizes and honors authors and publishers of exceptional independently published books in 70 different categories. Jan 14, 2017 a mong the dozens of awards for selfpublished books, there arent many that are worth winning. Jun 15, 2016 national indie excellence niea book awards is run by smarketing, a book marketing firm.
The problem with other awards is, if you win, you win. When you complete your online entry, the final step in the process is printing out a copy of your entry, along with mailing instructions for sending judging copies one copy per category entered. In midapril, we got word that our book had won gold at the independent publisher ippy book awards. 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. Dont confuse independent publishing with selfpublishing. The independent publishers guild ipg, founded in 1962, is an association set up to support the needs of independent firms in the publishing industry in the united kingdom, with a current membership of more than 600 companies. Award recognition helps publishers and authors succeed in todays competitive publishing industry. Entries are limited to independently indie published books, including those from small presses, ebook publishers, and selfpublished authors. The book publisher must publish books with great cover designs and interior text designs.
They accept entries from independent publishers and authors worldwide, with the stipulation that the book is published in the english language. New apple book awards for excellence in independent publishing. This award meant more to me because there were no politics involved or constant sales pitches asking for extra dues. The annual contest is sponsored by the colorado independent publishers association cipa, along with the cipa education and literacy foundation elf. This award was previously named christian small publisher book of the year award sign up to receive updates to stay uptodate about the award.
Book publishing books are marketing tools jenkins group, inc. Created in memoriam of renowned author eric hoffer, the eric hoffer awards program honors 19 categories including art. Book awards for selfpublished authors including them here should not be taken as an endorsement of the competition or its sponsors. Ibpa announces finalists in the 32nd annual ibpa benjamin. With covid19 teaching us all how to function remotely, and in accordance with the marin county mandate, baipa will meet via zoom only until it is safe to resume inperson meetings. According to its website, microcosm is a vertically integrated publishing house that equips readers to make positive changes in their lives and in the world around them. Here are the gold, silver and bronze medalists in our 83 national categories. Colorado independent publishers association cipa, denver, co. Kane miller is an awardwinning independent childrens book publisher thats based out of san diego, california. Book awards for selfpublished writers are one way to do that. Eligibility the ian book of the year awards is open to all english language print and ebooks available for sale, including small presses, midsize independent publishers, university presses, and selfpublished authors. The annual independent publisher book awards the ippys honor the years best independently published titles.
To enter, fill in all applicable information below. Next generation indie book awards is the largest notforprofit contest. The list is supplied as information for authors and self publishers interested in pursuing awards and citations as a means to. Jul 12, 2014 while some competitions refuse to allow entries from selfpublishers, 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.
The home page for the independent press award program, where over 150 categories are recognized. Avoid events which are driven by excessive entry fees, marketing services to entrants, or selling merchandise like stickers and certificates. Established in 2016 to recognize excellence in canadian independent publishing, the whistler independent book awards offers. The international book awards gives the smallest publishers the same chance as the big publishing houses. Independent publisher book award ippy winners goodreads. The nonprofit independent book publishers associations benjamin franklin awards are now in their third decade of awarding excellence in book publishing in 55 categories. Ibpa benjamin franklin awards home ibpa book award. We hosted the winners of the 23rd annual, 2019 independent publisher book awards on may 28th in new york city, celebrating their incredible work with 300 medalists and guests. Last fall and winter, we entered book design made simple in some independent publishing book award contests. The independent publisher book awards, also styled the ippy awards, is a set of annual book awards for independently published titles. The awards are intended to bring increased recognition to the thousands of exemplary independent, university, and selfpublished books released each year. While writing a great book is the first step, getting it in front of the right peoplebe they readers or agentsis also a critical part of making an indie book a success.
An invaluable resource for both aspiring authors and seasoned writers who are. Now accepting entries into the 7th annual 2020 new apple book awards book awards. Im a future publisher i am preparing to publish my own or other peoples. The independent publisher book awards ippys honor the years best books from independent and small. 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. When i first looked into publishing my book i found a publishing company that had a lot of different departments that could end up guiding me through the publishing process as i am new and dont really know what i am doing. Niea national indie excellence awards united states. Colorado independent publishers association cipa home. The publishing world has its share of sharks, scammers, and companies that will exploit an authors ambitions for monetary gain. It is put on by the independent book publishing professionals group in cooperation with. Whistler independent book awards presented by the writers union of canada. Celebrating the 11th annual international book awards, sponsored by american book fest. With hundreds of thousands of selfpublished books hitting the shelves every year, indie authors need to find a way to stand out. The next generation indie book awards are the largest international awards program for independent publishers.
Click here to see the full list of winners from the 2019 summer e book awards. Independent publisher book award ippy winners page 3 out. 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. Christian indie awards honoring independent authors and. A few overall winners are given valuable book promotion packages through outside companies. Our comprehensive sales and marketing approach, extensive account reach, and innovative digital services ensure access into every imaginable channel, including gift, specialty, wholesale, and digital accounts worldwide.
Manhattan beach, ca march 19, 2020 today, the independent book publishers association ibpa. In the meantime, james minter has drawn together a list of 50 book awards open to self publishers. And many of these contests are run by media groups that use them as a way to drum up business. The independent publisher book awards were established in 1996 to bring increased recognition to the deserving but often unsung titles published by independent authors and publishers. Now accepting entries into the 2020 summer e book awards. The florida authors and publishers association is an organization for authors, publishers, independent publishers, illustrators, editors, printers, and other professionals involved in the publishing industry. The midwest independent publishing association mipa has sponsored the book awards since 1990. Top 10 selfpublished book awards for independent authors. The next generation indie book awards claims the honor of largest notforprofit awards program for independent publishers.
All entrants receive direct judge feedbackunique in the industry. Learn more about how ibpa can meet your specific needs click your persona below. The ippy awards, launched in 1996, are designed to bring increased recognition to the deserving but often unsung titles published by independent authors and. Independent publishers of new england book award winners. Sharie coombes, and boy band of the apocalypse by tom nicoll. These awards were selected based on their acceptance of selfpublished books. Honoring christian books by independent authors and small publishers for outstanding contribution to christian life.
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