Independent Publisher Book Awards

January 29, 2011 at 11:45 am mbutler22 Leave a comment

Attention all independent authors and publishers!! Submit your independently published titles.

The Independent Publisher Book Awards is now accepting titles for their 15^th annual awards celebration, honoring the year’s best independently published titles. Entries are accepted until March 19, 2011 for books with a 2010 or 2011 copyright date.

“Launched in 1996, the Independent Publisher Book Awards are designed to bring increased recognition to the deserving but often unsung titles published by independent authors and publishers. Open exclusively to independents, the “IPPYs” recognize the year’s best books and bring them to the attention of booksellers, buyers, librarians, and book lovers. The IPPY contest is among the largest and most recognized book awards events in the world, and this year’s 15th annual contest will have very high visibility and get huge media attention.”

Here’s your chance! Gain a presence for your writing and exposure of your book. Extend your marketing campaign to include press materials on your award winning book.

The Details:

The IPPY Awards are open to all independent, university, small press, and self-publishers who produce books written in English.
Titles copyrighted 2010 or 2011, or that are released in 2010 or early 2011 may be entered in this year’s contest.
69 Categories, 21 Regions, plus the Outstanding Books of the Year
Final entry deadline of Saturday, March 19, 2011
National category entry fee is $95; Regional category can be added for $45; Outstanding Books of the Year consideration at no extra charge.

Enter now at: http://www.independentpublisher.com/ipland/IPAwards.php

The Independent Publisher Book Awards’ mission is, “Recognizing Excellence in Independent Publishing.” Include your book among the best indie-published books of the year and submit your story.

The IPPY Awards reward those who exhibit the courage, innovation, and creativity to bring about change in the world of publishing. Enter your award-worthy books today, and gain the recognition and exposure they deserve. Receive your medal and add the award winning seal to your book cover.

Good luck to all participants! Remember, there is only room to gain. Get your book out there and good luck.

Entry filed under: Contests. Tags: Awards, contest, IPPY awards, Writing, writing award, writing contests.

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