Ready to take your self-published book from great to award-winning? If you’re looking to boost your credibility, gain industry attention and open new doors for your book, the Foreword INDIES Book Awards may be your next big opportunity. Unlike many mainstream awards that favor traditionally published titles, the Foreword INDIES were created specifically to recognize excellence in independent publishing—making it one of the most respected … Continue reading How to Gain Credibility, Visibility & Respect with the Foreword INDIES Book Awards How to Gain Credibility, Visibility & Respect with the Foreword INDIES Book Awards
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It’s National Book Award Week—a time to celebrate outstanding books and the authors who wrote them. While national award programs often recognize traditionally published works, self-published authors shouldn’t underestimate the power of book awards. Winning or even being nominated for the right awards can open doors, boost credibility and dramatically increase visibility. At Outskirts Press, we know how valuable recognition … Continue reading Why Book Awards Matter for Self-Published Authors
Last night’s CIPA EVVY Awards ceremony showcased the incredible talent and creativity of independent authors from across the globe. Outskirts Press is thrilled to announce that 13 of our authors earned recognition in this year’s competition, which was one of the most competitive years yet, especially in the children’s fiction and non-fiction categories, which saw … Continue reading Celebrating the 2025 EVVY Award-Winning Books from Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press is thrilled to announce the finalists for this year’s CIPA EVVY Awards, celebrating exceptional literary work across a shimmering array of genres. From poignant memoirs to imaginative fantasy, heartfelt romance to gripping suspense, our finalists embody the very best of storytelling. Meet this year's Evvy Award Finalists. Click the cover for more details … Continue reading Your Outskirts Press 2025 EVVY Award Finalists Revealed!
Book Awards Submission Deadline: July 14 There’s still time to give your book the recognition it deserves—but only if you act fast. The American Book Fest Best Book Awards submission deadline is Monday, July 14, and Outskirts Press can handle the entire process for you. This respected, high-profile competition honors excellence in books from self-published and … Continue reading Alert: Book Contest Deadline is Approaching
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 a book aware to increase online … Continue reading Submit Your Book to the National Indie Excellence Awards
Gold Winner in History Non-Fiction Last week on Thursday, September 19th, the 30th Annual CIPA EVVY Book Awards Ceremony & Banquet took place in Boulder, Colorado. Every year, Outskirts Press officially nominates a small percentage of the books published during the year for submission to this prestigious book awards contest held by the Colorado Independent … Continue reading Congratulations to the 2024 EVVY Book Award Winners
Happy Labor Day from Outskirts Press! Labor Day is a federal holiday in the United States and Canada, celebrated on the first Monday of September. It honors the contributions of workers to society and the labor movement. In the US, it was first celebrated in 1882 and became a national holiday in 1894. The day … Continue reading Top 10 Perfect Books for Labor Day
Every year, Outskirts Press officially nominates a small percentage of the books published during the year for submission to the Colorado Independent Publishers Association (CIPA) EVVY Awards. The EVVY Award judges have reviewed all the submissions they received to arrive upon the EVVY Award Finalists. Finalists will be honored with either 1st Place, 2nd Place, … Continue reading Outskirts Press EVVY Awards Finalists Announced for 2024
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 … Continue reading 5 Reasons to Submit Your Book to the Independent Press Book Awards