As we talked about in “Maximize Your Exposure as an Author: Enter Writing Contests,” a great way to get exposure and gain credibility for your book is to submit your self-published book to contests. Here is a great one that we wanted to share with you! Writer’s Digest is hosting its first-ever self-published ebook competition — the Self-Published eBook Awards. This self-published competition spotlights today’s self-published works and honors self-published authors. Whether you’re a professional writer, a part-time freelancer, or a self-starting student, here’s your chance to enter WD’s newest competition exclusively for self-published ebooks.
Early-bird deadline is September 9, 2013; Entries submitted for the extended deadline must be postmarked by October 1, 2013.
Enter your book into one these categories:
- Fiction (Includes but not limited to Mainstream/Literary Fiction,
- Children’s/Picture books, Genre Fiction, Middle-Grade/Young Adult books)
- Nonfiction (Includes but not limited to Reference Books, Cookbooks, Life Stories)
One Grand Prize Winner will receive:
- $2,000 cash
- Interview with winner featured in Writer’s Digest magazine
- Winner’s name on the cover of Writer’s Digest magazine (subscriber issues)
- $200 worth of Writer’s Digest books
- 30-minute platform & marketing consultation with Chuck Sambuchino, author of Create Your Writer Platform
- Subscription to Writer’s Digest magazine
The First-Place Winner in each category will receive:
- $500 in prize money
- Recognition in Writer’s Digest magazine
- $100 worth of Writer’s Digest Books
- Subscription to Writer’s Digest magazine
The Second-Place Winner in each category will receive:
- $250 in prize money
- Recognition in Writer’s Digest magazine
- $50 worth of Writer’s Digest Books
- Subscription to Writer’s Digest magazine
Honorable Mention Winners will receive $50 worth of Writer’s Digest Books and be promoted on www.writersdigest.com.
All entrants will receive a brief commentary from the judges.
For more information, you can visit the Writer’s Digest site.
If you’re interested in learning more about how to maximize your exposure and gain credibility through third-party reviews or by entering contests, contact SDP Publishing. We have extensive experience working with authors to submit their work to third-party reviewers and contests to help expand their marketing potential.
SDP Publishing Solutions, LLC (formerly Sweet Dreams Publishing of Massachusetts) offers optimal self-publishing solutions for authors worldwide. From literary agency representation to worldwide marketing – including international rights – and independent publishing, we provide the best solutions for authors. Our services include developmental editing and copy editing, custom cover design and layout, book marketing, query letter and book proposals, literary agency representation, print and e-book development. We provide the best exposure for your book!
