If you are a self-published author looking to build your author platform and gain national exposure for your book(s), check out the Writer’s Digest Self-Published Book Awards. Winners also get a $3000 in cash and registration for the annual Writer’s Digest conference. Early-bird submission deadline is April 1, 2014. For additional creative ideas on building your author platform, spreading the …
Writers and authors trying to build their platform, gain exposure and generate revenue from their work(s) continually look for opportunities to participate in writing contests or competitions with their articles and books. Such events provide a vehicle to have your materials critically evaluated by professionals and readers while also getting valuable exposure. Even if you do not win, you have …
LUMINA hosts an annual national literary contest in a single genre, whose winners receive publication in the journal and a $500 prize. Submit your best nonfiction piece, 5K words or less. All rights revert to author upon publication. Cheryl Strayed, New York Times bestseller author, will judge. For additional information, visit http://kathytemean.wordpress.com/2013/10/02/lumina-nonfiction-writing-contest/.
If you are looking for a means of getting publicity for your books, increasing your personal brand, and potentially selling more copies of your new book, consider entering one of the Writer’s Digest Book Contests. While some categories have closed for 2013, others remain open at this time. By entering writing contests for self publishers, nonfiction, fiction, children’s, eBooks and other …
There are writing contests all over the country for books of various genres. Conduct an Internet search for “writing or book contests.” Enter them to: Gain recognition for and promote your book. Better brand yourself and your book(s). Sell more books. Get feedback on your articles and book. Potentially add an award to your writing résumé. If you win a book …
The Florida Writers and Publishers Association’s annual Ed-U-Conference at the Daytona Beach Resort and Conference Center in Daytona Beach, Florida is fast approaching. Early registration ends July 31 and hotel discounts for the conference end on August 30. This year, attendees will have the opportunity to register for one of two professional development workshops and a full day of sessions …
Nonfiction and fiction writers have another opportunity to gain recognition for their work through an annual competition open to anyone from Florida. The Florida Book Awards has kicked off its eighth annual competition with a call for entries in nine categories. For general information and the entry form, requirements, and more detailed instructions for the 2013 Florida Book Awards, visit http://floridabookawards.lib.fsu.edu. Submissions …