Alert: Book Contest Deadline is Approaching

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

Reach for the Moon and Land Among the Stars This Awards Season!

Book contests are a wonderful way for self-published authors to build upon their platforms and cultivate credibility. And yes, while they’re occasionally the hallmark of snootiness, awards ought not to be overlooked as the fantastic marketing tool they are! Not only will winning a book award (or two, or three) boost an author’s physical and social presence, … Continue reading Reach for the Moon and Land Among the Stars This Awards Season!

Benjamin Franklin Book Awards Kick Off BEA

The annual Benjamin Franklin Awards take place tonight at the Roosevelt Hotel in New York between 6pm - 8:30pm. Outskirts Press will be on-hand in support of the self-publishing finalists. From the IBPA Website: The IBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards, which includes fifty plus categories recognizing excellence in both editorial and design, is regarded as one … Continue reading Benjamin Franklin Book Awards Kick Off BEA

8 year-old Dalton James Dreams Big With Self Publishing

Dream Big... Write it Down! Dalton James, eight year-old published author/illustrator of The Sneakiest Pirates and The Heroes of Googley Woogley will be giving an author/illustrator talk at Andersonville Elementary School today, May 13th, at 7:30 a.m. Dalton will be speaking to the entire student body on what inspired him to write a book, how … Continue reading 8 year-old Dalton James Dreams Big With Self Publishing

Self Publishing Book Marketing – Book Award Submissions

Save 25% by having your book conveniently submitted to the six renowned book contests listed below. 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 … Continue reading Self Publishing Book Marketing – Book Award Submissions