Fiction, Graphic Novel, Literary Fiction, Non-Fiction, Novella, Play, Poetry, Short Story
Writers’ Connection Annual Self-Published Book Awards
Genre | Frequency | Entry fee? |
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Children’s, Crime, Fantasy, Military, Mystery, Science, Sci-Fi | Annual | No |
The rules:
- All books must be published in the calendar year 2023 through June 2024 and available as print, eBook, audiobook, or a combination of all three.
- You must create an author profile on the website listing your book (new members) or include your name from an existing profile.
- You must provide a book title and a link to where to buy the book online.
- It must be professionally edited with source provided.
- The cover design must be professionally created with source provided.
- No lewd, sexually graphic, or inappropriate content, although erotica Is acceptable.
Winners will be notified in Q3 2024.
Fiction, Graphic Novel, Literary Fiction, Non-Fiction, Novella, Play, Poetry, Short Story
Next Generation Indie Book Awards
Genre | Frequency | Entry fee? |
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Children’s, Crime, Fantasy, Military, Mystery, Science, Sci-Fi | Annual | Yes |
Fiction, Literary Fiction, Non-Fiction
Writer’s Digest Self-Published Book Awards
Genre | Frequency | Entry fee? |
---|---|---|
Children’s, Crime, Fantasy, Mystery, Science, Sci-Fi | Annual | Yes |
Here’s the scoop: Submit your self-published, printed, and bound book in one of seven categories (mainstream/literary fiction, genre fiction, nonfiction/reference, inspirational/self-help, memoirs/life stories, early reader/children’s picture books, middle-grade/young adult) for a chance at:
A Grand Prize package that includes $10,000, a trip to the Annual Writer’s Digest Conference, and a feature article about you and your book in the March/April 2025 issue of Writer’s Digest.
One of seven First Place prize packages that include $1,000 in each respective category and promotion in the March/April 2025 issue of Writer’s Digest.
Every entrant will also receive a brief commentary from one of our qualified readers—all who have experience in their respective categories and/or the publishing world.
Send us your book, which must have been published between 2019. The deadline is April 1.
Poetry
Monthly Poetry Contest
Genre | Frequency | Entry fee? |
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All | Monthly | No |
Short Story
53-Word Story Contest
Genre | Frequency | Entry fee? |
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All | Monthly | No |
Fiction
The Reedsy Writing Prompts Contest
Genre | Frequency | Entry fee? |
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All | Weekly | No |
Fiction, Novella, Short Story
Writers of the Future
Genre | Frequency | Entry fee? |
---|---|---|
Fantasy, Sci-Fi | Quarterly | No |
To enter, submit a short science fiction or fantasy story/novella up to 17,000 words. Open to new and amateur sci-fi and fantasy writers. Quarterly prizes are $1,000, $750, and $500; annual prize is $5000.
Fiction
W.Y. Boyd Literary Award
Genre | Frequency | Entry fee? |
---|---|---|
Military | Annual | No |
The annual prize is $5,000 and a 24k gold-framed citation of achievement.
Fiction
St. Martin’s Minotaur/Mystery Writers of America First Crime Novel Competition
Genre | Frequency | Entry fee? |
---|---|---|
Crime, Mystery | Annual | No |
Prize is $10,000 advance and publication.
Short Story
ServiceScape Short Story Award
Genre | Frequency | Entry fee? |
---|---|---|
All | Annual | No |
Deadline is November 29, 2024.
Poetry
James Laughlin Award
Genre | Frequency | Entry fee? |
---|---|---|
All | Annual | No |
The winning poet receives a prize of $5,000, an all-expenses-paid weeklong residency at The Betsy Hotel in Miami Beach, Florida, and distribution of the winning book to approximately one thousand Academy of American Poets members.
Deadline window is January 1 – May 15 annually.
Fiction
Jim Baen Memorial Short Story Award
Genre | Frequency | Entry fee? |
---|---|---|
Science | Annual | No |
Contest: Write a short story of no more than 8,000 words, that shows the near future (no more than about 50-60 years out) of manned space exploration.
Grand Prize
- Published as the featured story on the website
- Paid .08/word
- Engraved award,
- Free entry to annual Int’l Space Development Conference
- 1 year’s membership in the National Space Society
Second and Third-place winners receive free entry plus 1 year membership.
Poetry
Willow Run Poetry Book Award
Genre | Frequency | Entry fee? |
---|---|---|
All | Annual | Yes |
Fiction, Novella, Short Story
Drue Heinz Literature Prize
Genre | Frequency | Entry fee? |
---|---|---|
All | Annual | No |
Deadline window is May 1 – June 30. Prize is $15,000 plus publication by the University of Pittsburgh Press with nationwide book promotion.
Fiction, Non-Fiction, Poetry
Writer’s Digest 93rd Annual Writing Competition
Genre | Frequency | Entry fee? |
---|---|---|
All | Annual | Yes |
The Grand Prize is $5,000 in cash, an interview with the author in Writer’s Digest, and a paid trip to the Writer’s Digest Annual Conference, including a coveted Pitch Slam slot. Other prizes include cash amounts, publication, and magazine subscriptions.
Check the link for Early-Bird and Final Deadlines and prizes.
Fiction, Graphic Novel, Play, Poetry
Narrative Prize
Genre | Frequency | Entry fee? |
---|---|---|
All | Annual | Yes |