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Benjamin Franklin Awards for Self-Publishing Authors – 2012

Was your book published in 2012? If so, this is your one and only chance to enter the Benjamin Franklin Book Awards.

The registration deadline for the Benjamin Franklin Award Submission Service is this Friday, October 26, 2012.

The Benjamin Franklin Awards, administered by the Independent Book Publishers Association, are among the most respected book awards in the country.  The awards recognize excellence in both editorial and design. The specific genre categories are judged by three industry professionals, coming from the library, bookstore, reviewer, designer, publicity and editorial markets.

All finalists will be notified in the late spring, early summer.  Winners and finalists are recognized at a gala event at the Book Expo of America and receive award certificates. Winners receive an engraved crystal trophy. All winners and finalists are announced to the major trade journals and media, and winners are recognized at the IBPA booth at BEA in the spring.

As an Outskirts Press published author, you can have us handle all of the submission details for you.  With your purchase of this package and your eligible book, we will handle all the details, including:

  • the award submission fee
  • registering your book with the contest
  • sending them each the necessary review copies of your book
  • accurately and completely filling out the necessary entry forms
  • selecting the most appropriate category for your book (if we’re not sure, we’ll ask you)
  • shipping and handling costs of your book to each of the contest’s multiple judges

Click here for details or to order the Benjamin Franklin Submission Service today.

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It’s Time To Submit Your Book for Award Consideration!

The final days of summer are upon us and book award season is just around the bend. As time crunches down, it’s time to decide which award programs to submit your book to.

Registration deadlines for the winter season book awards are fast approaching:

Benjamin Franklin Awards – October 26th, 2012
Reader Views Literary Awards – November 9th, 2012
ForeWord Magazine’s Book of the Year Award – December 14th, 2012

Authors can save on their purchase any of these a-la-carte award submission option individually. Or… select the package and save 25% on all 6 award contests throughout the year. Enjoy maximum convenience by allowing us to submit your book to 6 recognized, vetted, and legitimate book award contests, some of which offer major cash and prizes (Writer’s Digest and Foreword) and all of which offer the chance for extra exposure, recognition, and the chance to claim “award-winning” during your marketing efforts. Click here for more information about the Book Award Submissions Package.

It used to be that simply having a published book was indicative of supremely high quality, but now that self-publishing is available for everyone, winning a book award is one of the most powerful and effective ways you can make your book stand above the crowd. With so many book awards and contests available, Outskirts Press has pre-screened and vetted 6 contests. Outskirts Press can facilitate the submission details to all these contests for you. With your purchase of this package and your eligible book, we will handle all the details, including

  • the award submission fee
  • registering your book with the contest
  • sending them each the necessary review copies of your book
  • accurately and completely filling out the necessary entry forms
  • selecting the most appropriate category for your book (if we’re not sure, we’ll ask you)
  • shipping and handling costs of your book to each of the contest’s multiple judges

Many awards only accept books in the current copyright year (some will accept older books). If you just published your book this year, it is definitely the time to enter before it’s too late!

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Benjamin Franklin Awards for Self-Publishing Authors – 2010

Was your book published in 2010? If so, this is your one and only chance to enter the Benjamin Franklin Book Awards.

The registration deadline for the Benjamin Franklin Award Submission Service is this Friday, December 3rd, 2010.

The Benjamin Franklin Awards, administered by the Independent Book Publishers Association, are among the most respected book awards in the country.  The awards recognize excellence in both editorial and design. The specific genre categories are judged by three industry professionals, coming from the library, bookstore, reviewer, designer, publicity and editorial markets.

All finalists will be notified in the late spring, early summer.  Winners and finalists are recognized at a gala event at the Book Expo of America and receive award certificates. Winners receive an engraved crystal trophy. All winners and finalists are announced to the major trade journals and media, and winners are recognized at the IBPA booth at BEA in the spring.

As an Outskirts Press published author, you can have us handle all of the submission details for you.  With your purchase of this package and your eligible book, we will handle all the details, including:

  • the award submission fee
  • registering your book with the contest
  • sending them each the necessary review copies of your book
  • accurately and completely filling out the necessary entry forms
  • selecting the most appropriate category for your book (if we’re not sure, we’ll ask you)
  • shipping and handling costs of your book to each of the contest’s multiple judges

Click here for details or to order the Benjamin Franklin Submission Service today.

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Benjamin Franklin Awards for Self-Publishing Authors

The Benjamin Franklin Awards are among the most respected Book Awards in the country. The awards recognize excellence in both editorial and design. The specific genre categories are judged by three industry professionals, coming from the library, bookstore, reviewer, designer, publicity and editorial markets.

All finalists will be notified in the late spring, early summer.

The winners in each category will be announced at the IBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards presentation during the Publishing University at the Book Expo of America. Finalists will receive a certificate of excellence; winners will receive the Benjamin Franklin Award trophy. All finalists will be displayed during the Publishing University and at the Awards Ceremony and all winners will be displayed in a special booth at Book Expo America. Winners and finalists will also be featured on the IBPA website, among other places.

Outskirts Press published authors can purchase the Benjamin Franklin Award submission option at any time conveniently from within the Author’s Center. 

Outskirts Press can facilitate the submission details to all these contests for you. With your purchase of this package and your eligible book, we will handle all the details, including

  • the award submission fee
  • registering your book with the contest
  • sending them each the necessary review copies of your book
  • accurately and completely filling out the necessary entry forms
  • selecting the most appropriate category for your book (if we’re not sure, we’ll ask you)
  • shipping and handling costs of your book to each of the contest’s multiple judges

The registration deadline for this year’s award contest is Monday, November 30, 2009.

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