Top 5 Book Awards for Self-Published Authors
As a self-published author, it can be difficult finding reputable book
award competitions to enter. Many of the most prestigious book
awards have rigorous entry rules and requirements not suitable for
self-published books. To help aid in your search, and for your
convenience, I've compiled a list of what I believe to be the top 5 book
awards for self-published authors. I'm the award-winning author of
three #1 Amazon Best Sellers (and publisher of over 500 books) --
and my recommendations below are based on my own research and
experience.
1.) Manhattan Book Awards: The Manhattan Book
Awards competition is open to USA and international authors with
books tied to 50+ categories. The award strives to honor and
showcase the best books that the world of publishing has to offer.
Open to both self-published and traditionally published books. No
publication date restrictions. Entry Fee: $125 per title or $99 per title
(early bird price). Learn more and enter here.
2. IBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards: The Benjamin
Franklin Awards is part of the Independent Book Publishers