From the editor assigned to my manuscript to the cover designer who nailed the brief on the first round, every step felt handled. My paperback was on Amazon and Barnes & Noble within weeks.
Book Award Submission Bundle
Book Award Submission Bundle
Being an award-winning author is a feeling like no other-and it does great things for book sales!
Enjoy maximum convenience by having Kingswell Press submit your book to 5 of the most recognized book award contests for self-publishing authors-some of which offer major cash and prizes and all of which offer the opportunity for extra recognition and the chance to claim “award-winning author" and "award-winning book" in your marketing efforts.
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Become an Award-Winning Author & Get Exposure for YOUR Book
Your eligible book will be submitted to 5 major book awards on your behalf.
In the past, simply having a published book was indicative of high-quality content. Now that self-publishing is available to everyone, winning a book award is one of the most powerful and effective ways to make your book stand above the crowd. Award-winning authors can leverage the promotional power of this status to increase online recognition, enhance their book's credibility and gain increased attention in the crowded book buying marketplace.
With so many book awards and contests available, Kingswell Press has pre-screened and vetted the top 5 contests for you. Kingswell Press will facilitate the submission details to all of these contests on your behalf.
This service includes:
- award entry submission fees
- completing the paperwork to register your book with the contests
- selecting the most appropriate category for your book (if we're not sure, we'll ask you)
- printing, shipping and handling costs for books sent to each of the contest's multiple judges
The Writer's Digest Self-Published Book Awards
Whether you’re a novice or professional writer, the Writer's Digest Self Published Book Awards is your chance to enter a premier competition exclusively for self-published books. This self-published competition spotlights today’s self-published works and honors self-published authors.
ONE GRAND PRIZE WINNER WILL RECEIVE:
- $10,000 cash prize
- An interview in Writer’s Digest magazine and on the Writer’s Digest website
- A paid trip to the Writer’s Digest Annual Conference and a special trophy presentation at the keynote event
- A coveted Pitch Slam slot at the Writer's Digest Conference with one-on-one attention from editors and agents
- Publication of an excerpt from the winning book on the Writer’s Digest website
- A one-year subscription to Writer’s Digest magazine
- A one-year subscription to Writer’s Digest Tutorials
- A 20% discount on purchases made at Writer’s Digest University
- A special graphic recognizing winning status
ONE FIRST-PLACE WINNER WILL RECEIVE:
- $1,000 cash prize
- Their name and the winning book’s title published in Writer’s Digest magazine and on the Writer’s Digest website
- A one-year subscription to Writer’s Digest magazine
- A one-year subscription to Writer’s Digest Tutorials
- A 20% discount on purchases made at Writer’s Digest University
- A special graphic recognizing winning status
HONORABLE MENTION WINNERS WILL RECEIVE:
- Promotion on the Writer’s Digest website
- A special graphic recognizing winning status
American Book Fest Best Book Awards
Every year American Book Fest honors exemplary books from independently self-published authors with their Best Book Award. Located in the heart of Los Angeles, the American Book Fest has the unique advantage of gaining access to both the publishing and entertainment industries like no other book award program currently operating.
WINNERS IN EACH CATEGORY RECEIVE:
- American Book Fest exposure with a 10-month listing on the website including your book cover, a brief synopsis of your book, and a link to your book’s Amazon page (valued at $2,500.00)
- National media and industry exposure from coverage of results by media outlets and industry contacts, reaching over 500,000+ subscribers
- Promotion to the national and international book-buying public
- Social media exposure on the American Book Fest Facebook page with access to over 132,000 book lovers
The Next Generation Indie Book Awards
To help indie authors make important connections, the top 80 books in the Indie Book Awards will be reviewed by New York literary agent Marilyn Allen of Allen Literary Agency for possible representation to publishers or representation in areas such as distribution, foreign rights, film rights, and other rights.
The Next Generation Indie Book Awards
The Next Generation Indie Book Awards is open to English-language books only.
WINNERS WILL RECEIVE:
- $1,500 cash prize and a trophy awarded to the best fiction and non-fiction books
- $750 cash prize and a trophy awarded to the second best fiction and non-fiction books
- $500 cash prize and a trophy awarded to the third best fiction and non-fiction books
- $100 cash prize and a gold medal awarded to the winner of each of the 80+ categories
- A listing in the Next Generation Indie Book Awards catalog distributed to book buyers, media outlets, and others
- Exposure for a full year on the Indie Book Awards website and social media coverage
- An invitation to attend the gala awards reception
- 10 award stickers for display on your book cover
FINALISTS WILL RECEIVE:
- Up to 5 finalists in each of the 80+ categories receive a finalist medal
- A listing in the Next Generation Indie Book Awards catalog distributed to book buyers, media outlets, and others
- Exposure for a full year on the Indie Book Awards website and social media coverage
- An invitation to attend the gala awards reception
- 10 award stickers for display on your book cover
The Reader Views Literary Awards
The Reader Views Literary Awards were established to honor writers who have self-published or been published by a self-publishing company and their awards program is recognized industry-wide as one of the most respected literary awards programs for independent authors.
The Reader Views Literary Awards
The Reader Views Literary Awards is open to English-language books only.
The Reader Views Literary Awards
All initial judging will be done by reviewers from Reader Views. They are experts in their fields as well as avid readers. Consider them your reading audience. Criteria for judging is content / originality, presentation/design, innovation, social relevance, and production quality. Five semi-finalists in each category will be determined by a point system. Final judging will be determined by a jury of judges. Three semi-finalists will be chosen in each fiction and non-fiction category. First and second place winners will be awarded in each category. Third place will receive an honorable mention.
ONE GRAND PRIZE WINNER WILL RECEIVE:
- Grand prizes totaling $2,500 cash
ALL WINNERS RECEIVE:
- A thorough review of your book provided by one of Reader Views’ reviewers/judges
- Your review will be posted on Reader Views’ websites and blogs
- Your review will be shared on social media, Goodreads, Google Books, and BookBub (if your book is listed with these organizations)
- Your review will be featured in Reader Views’ newsletter and on the Showcase page of their website in the Recent Reviews section
Foreword INDIES Book Awards
Foreword magazine's INDIES Book Awards were established to bring increased attention from librarians and booksellers to the literary achievements of independent authors. The INDIES are distinguished by an intense judging process utilizing professional editors, booksellers, and librarians. The final judging process sees each book evaluated by a librarian and a bookseller-the decision makers for millions of book buys each year. They carefully appraise finalist titles using the following criteria: editorial excellence, professional production, originality of the narrative, and the value the book adds to its genre.
ONE FICTION & ONE NON-FICTION WINNER WILL RECEIVE:
- $1,500 cash prize
- An announcement on Foreword magazine's website
- Showcasing in Foreword magazine, digital newsletters, and to their international media list
- Exposure to librarians, booksellers, industry professionals, and book lovers who read Foreword Reviews in print and those who receive the weekly Foreword This Week email
- Exposure on Foreword magazine's social media channels
- The opportunity to be placed on award-winners shelves at international events attended by the Foreword Independent Press Collective
- A press release sent to Foreword Reviews' 35,000+ list of media and industry professionals
- 500 foil seals to embellish the cover of your book
FINALISTS WILL RECEIVE:
- An announcement on Foreword magazine's website
- Showcasing in Foreword magazine, in digital newsletters, and to their international media list
- Exposure to librarians, booksellers, industry professionals, and book lovers who read Foreword Reviews in print and those who receive the weekly Foreword This Week email
- A press release sent to Foreword Reviews' 35,000+ list of media and industry professionals
- 500 foil seals to embellish the cover of your book
Everything you need in one place.
Truly, self-publishing simplified.
Testimonials
Authors who've published with Kingswell Press share their experience, from manuscript development and cover design to international book distribution and marketing.
I came in with a half-finished memoir and walked out with a polished book, an ISBN, and global distribution. The marketing plan turned a quiet launch into a real reader base.
I've worked with two other publishers before. The difference here is the structure, clear timelines, real human support, and zero surprises on rights. I kept everything and still got the full-service treatment.
From the editor assigned to my manuscript to the cover designer who nailed the brief on the first round, every step felt handled. My paperback was on Amazon and Barnes & Noble within weeks.
I came in with a half-finished memoir and walked out with a polished book, an ISBN, and global distribution. The marketing plan turned a quiet launch into a real reader base.
I've worked with two other publishers before. The difference here is the structure, clear timelines, real human support, and zero surprises on rights. I kept everything and still got the full-service treatment.