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The annual independent publisher book awards the ippys honor the years best independently published titles. The independent publisher gives you comprehensive knowledge and tools to create not only a great book, but also a great business. The awards are intended to bring increased recognition to the thousands of exemplary independent, university, and selfpublished books released each year. Congratulations and sincere thanks to the independent authors and publishers who participated in our 20th annual, 2016 independent publisher book awards contest. The annual best indie book award is an international literary award contest recognizing independent authors in major genres. Featured in a series of articles at our website which had over 80,000 unique visitors in. Here is a list of the best, handpicked top irish book publishing companies accepting submissions. It is the longestrunning unaffiliated contest open exclusively to independent presses. Featuring proven publishing tactics, expert advice, and inspiring success stories, the independent publisher covers the dos and donts, from writing and production to sales. Announcing the results of the 2020 independent publisher book awards. Alli monitors the self publishing industry in two ways. Largest nonprofit trade association for independent publishers and author publishers in the u.

Here are the gold, silver and bronze medalists in our 80 national categories. Book awards for selfpublished authors the book designer. Yesterday, the results for the 2020 independent publisher book awards were revealed, and i am pleased to announce that the night weaver has won a silver in the horror category there are still so many emotions coursing through me im so honored to receive an ippy, and im filled with so much gratitude to be named alongside so many talented authors. For 33 years our mission at independent publisher has been to recognize and encourage the work of publishers who exhibit the courage and creativity necessary to take chances, break new ground, and bring about change, not only to the world of publishing, but to our society. The independent publisher book awards were established in 1996 to bring increased recognition to the deserving but often unsung titles published by independent authors and publishers. Independent publisher book awards kelly reemtsen, fogg. Top 10 selfpublished book awards for independent authors. Though a relative newcomer to the independent publishing game they were founded in 2009, tyrant books, based in rome, italy and new york, new york, has already garnered a.

Entries are limited to independently indie published books, including those from small presses, e book publishers, and selfpublished authors. The list is supplied as information for authors and self publishers interested in pursuing awards and citations as a means to their own publishing goals. Winners of the independent publisher book award powells books. The independent publisher book awards were established in 1996 to bring increased recognition to the deserving but often unsung titles published by. Home to some of the most exciting opportunities in independent publishing. The independent publisher book awards were conceived in 1996 as a broadbased, unaffiliated awards program open to all members of the independent publishing industry, and are open to independent authors and publishers worldwide who produce books intended for an english speaking audience. Our comprehensive sales and marketing approach, extensive account reach, and innovative digital services ensure access into every imaginable channel, including gift, specialty, wholesale, and digital accounts worldwide.

The independent publisher book awards ippys honor the years best books from independent and small. The quality of this years entries was mindboggling. Book award submission please complete the online form please include a check or proof of paypal or with your entry submission. The 2020 ippys are open until the final deadline of. Congratulations and sincere thanks to the independent authors and publishers who participated in our 23rd annual, 2019 independent publisher book awards contest. Book awards for selfpublished authors including them here should not be taken as an endorsement of the competition or its sponsors.

Barnes, director director director director of of of. These publishers wont ask you to pay anything to submit your work except paying attention to their submission guidelines. The next generation indie book awards are the largest international awards program for independent publishers. The midwest independent publishing association mipa has sponsored the book awards since 1990. Last fall and winter, we entered book design made simple in some independent publishing book award contests. The awards are open to all members of the independent publishing industry, and to authors and publishers worldwide who produce books intended for an englishspeaking market. Since the inaugural contest in 1996, nearly 5,000 books have received ippy awards, along with the recognition, credibility, and increased sales that a book award can bring. Founded in 1999 in cambridge, salt publishing is a ukbased award winning independent publisher who publishes different genres, including plays, poetry, literary biography, crime fiction, science fiction and short stories. The independent publisher book awards were conceived in 1996 as a broad based, unaffiliated awards program open to all members of the independent. Isabel merton is a renowned concert pianist, whose performances are marked by a rare responsiveness to the complexities of her art, and its intensities of feeling. We have a partner membership for services which align with our code of standards and go through a vetting process.

Before the fancy party at book expo and the welldressed winners arrive to accept their awards, the independent publisher book awards ippys is a labor of love nearly a year in the making. Use the pages below to browse these incredible books. Learn about the 10 top legitimate book awards open to selfpublished authors. Independent publisher magazine, leading the world of bookselling in new. Conducted annually, the independent publisher book awards honor the years best independently published titles from around the world. The independent publisher book awards ippys honor the years best books from independent and small press publishers. Last night, on a walk with the family, i watched a lady. Over this time, the ibpa benjamin franklin award for excellence in book publishing has become one of the highest national honors for.

Based in cork, mercier press is the oldest independent publishing company in ireland. They handed out gold, silver, and bronze medals to titles in 80 national, 9 outstanding books of the year, and 34 regional and ebook categories, all celebrating. These medalists were chosen from our regular entries for exemplifying this daring spirit the book projects our judges found. Independent book publishers association ibpa, manhattan beach, ca. Midwest book awards honor the publishers in the 12state midwest publishing community who are producing quality work. What we really love about these awardwinning books is their dedication not just to quality writing and publishing, but also to changeto a causeto saving the. Ipg is the original independent book sales and distribution company in the united states.

The ippy awards were conceived as a broadbased, unaffiliated awards program open to all members of the independent publishing industry, and are open to authors and publishers worldwide who produce books written in english and. Salt publishing accepts submissions from agents only. An invaluable resource for both aspiring authors and seasoned writers who are. Since 1997, the independent publisher book awards have been recognizing the best independently published books each year read more about the history of the ippys. In midapril, we got word that our book had won gold at the independent publisher ippy book awards. Behind the scenes awards staff and a select group of judges have been working to select the finest in indie and small press publishing for months.

This years medalwinning books came from authors around the world. Independent publisher book awards 2006 results ten outstanding books of the year and regional award winners one outstanding book winner and two honorable mentions in each of ten categories one best fiction and two honorable mentions and one best nonfiction and four honorable mentions in eight u. Book awards authors should enter westwind communications. Congratulations to to all all the the the winners winners winners winners. We now hang our masks up with our keys so that both are ready to go when were heading outside. Since 1983, the independent book publishers association ibpa, the largest notforprofit trade association of independent publishers, has been a leader in member advocacy, education, and tools for success. Explore and enter the independent publisher book awards at the ippy awards were conceived as a broadbased, unaffiliated awards program open to all members of the independent publishing industry, and are open to authors and publishers worldwide who produce books written in english and appropriate for the north american market. The best selfpublished book awards programs have the power to change that and bring authors and their works out of obscurity and into the spotlight. The nonprofit independent book publishers associations benjamin franklin awards are now in their third decade of awarding excellence in book publishing in 55 categories. The 2020 independent publisher book awards results. The ippy conducted annually, the independent publisher book awards honor the years best independently published titles from around the world.

Thanks to all of the independent authors and publishers who participated in our 24th annual, 2020 independent publisher book awards contest. For the regional, e book, and outstanding category medalists, click the links below. A full interview between artist, kelly reemtsen and fogg associates chris fogg after receiving outstanding book of the year award at the 2014 independent publisher book awards. Independent publisher magazine, leading the world of bookselling in new directions. Below are links and important information for independent publishers six book award contests. Independent publisher announces 2016 ippy award winners lpg. Award recognition helps publishers and authors succeed in todays competitive publishing industry. North america and overseas publishers who publish englishlanguage books. The independent publisher book awards, also styled the ippy awards, is a set of annual book awards for independently published titles. The independent book publishing professionals group ibppg is an organization that aims to promote professional standards in independent book publishing also known as indie book publishing, and provide support and recognition for the independent book publishing profession ibppg cosponsors the next generation indie book awards, the largest notforprofit book awards program in the. Here are the gold, silver and bronze medalists in our 83 general categories. As one of the oldest, most established independent book awards in operation, the independent publisher book awards ippys are well known and respected in the book industry. Independent publisher book awards on facebook watch.