Writer’s Digest Self-Published Book Awards

(Updated 24 Apr 2023) This call for entries is for the 31st Annual Self-Published Book Awards, a competition organised by Writer’s Digest. It is exclusively for self-published books.

APPLICATION WINDOW

CLOSED

DEADLINE

1 May 2023

PRIZES

Grand Prize winner:
- $10,000 in cash
- An interview with them in Writer’s Digest (March/April 2024 issue) and on WritersDigest.com
- A paid trip to the Writer’s Digest Annual Conference, including special recognition at the keynote
- A coveted Pitch Slam slot at the Writer's Digest Conference where the winner will receive one on one attention from editors or agents
- Publication of an excerpt from their winning book on WritersDigest.com


First Prize winner in each category:
- $1,000 in cash
- Their name and the winning book's title published in Writer’s Digest (March/April 2024 issue) and on WritersDigest.com

All Grand Prize and First Prize winners will also win
- A one-year subscription (new or renewal) to Writer’s Digest magazine
- A one year subscription to Writer’s Digest Tutorials
- 20% discount off of purchases made at Writer’s Digest University
- A special graphic recognizing their winning status

Honourable Mention Winners will receive promotion on www.writersdigest.com and a special graphic for use in promoting their 1win.

All entrants will receive a brief commentary from one of the judges.

Note that an entry fee is required.
First entry—$100
Each additional entry—$85

OTHER KEY DATES

April 3, 2023: Early-Bird Deadline. After this date, the entry fee rises to:
First entry—$125
Each additional entry—$110

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Credit: Writer’s Digest Self-Published Book Awards 

Date Added: 29 Dec 2021

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