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The ippy conducted annually, the independent publisher book awards honor the years best independently published titles from around the world. In the meantime, james minter has drawn together a list of 50. Ippy award categories independent publisher book awards. Including them here should not be taken as an endorsement of the competition or its sponsors. Political literary fiction publisher by harvard alumni. Conducted annually, the independent publisher book awards honor the years. Awards and their benefits is something alli watchdog jim giamatteo is going to be looking at and reporting back on soon. Independent publisher magazine, leading the world of bookselling in new directions. Congratulations and sincere thanks to the independent authors and publishers who participated in our 21st annual, 2017 independent publisher book awards contest.
They publish a mix of genre fiction, general fiction, literary fiction, and nonfiction. Lets all support australian writers, and the australian independent. For the regional, e book, and outstanding category medalists, click the links below. Atelier26s books have been recognized by the penhemingway award, the balcones fiction prize, the flann obrien award, and more. Winning the silver medal for historical fiction at the independent publisher book awards this year, degelmans gates of eden is the story of seven young rebellious americans involved in the anti. These awards were selected based on their acceptance of selfpublished books.
So what can we share with you about indie book award contests, to help you. Group in cooperation with marilyn allen of allen oshea literary agency. Faber ceo speaks out after winning indie trade publisher of the year. Bellevue literary press, based in the historic bellevue hospital in new york, publishes literary fiction and nonfiction that explores the interdisciplinary relationship between art and. All entries, regardless of categories chosen, are automatically considered for special outstanding medals view last years outstanding medalists here. The independent publisher book awards were established in 1996 to bring increased recognition to the. Independent publisher book award for fiction all that is solid melts into air by carole giangrande. Cull with the intention of keeping creative literature alive. By scott lorenz westwind communications do book awards matter.
Whether youre pursuing the publication of your first book or your fifth, use our small presses database to research publisher interests, contact information, and submission guidelines. Persea books is an independent book publisher based out of new york that was established in the 1970s. Fiction book awards, writing contests and literary prizes. We hosted the winners of the 23rd annual, 2019 independent publisher book awards on. The term indie traditionally refers to independent art music, film, literature or anything. The big, big list of indie publishers and small presses. The indie book awards 2020 have been announced in extraordinary times, without the sense of ceremony that these amazing books deserve. Enter book award contests and become an award winning author in 2018. The books are winners of the 2019 next generation indie book awards, the largest. When you hire a literary fiction editor through the book editing associates network, you are working with an experienced book editing professional with excellent. Congratulations and sincere thanks to the independent authors and publishers who participated in our 20th annual, 2016 independent publisher book awards contest.
Here are the gold, silver and bronze medalists in our 83 national categories. Mark twains niagara, by zachary schwartz, andy stanleigh, fred kennedy alternate history comics. Conducted annually, the independent publisher book awards honor the years best independently published titles from around the world. Milkweed editions milkweed editions is an independent publisher of literary fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. A london based publishing company, head of zeus opened its doors in early 2012 and, only five years later, was named british book award s independent publisher of the year. Entries are limited to independently indie published books, including those.
You think you want a big five publisher, but are you sure. Many established writers prefer to go with small and indie publishers, because theyre looking for a longlasting partnership and more individual attention. And with a mission statement that emphasizes its intention of forever remaining a independent company dedicated to publishing urban literary fiction and political nonfiction by authors. Starting in 1965, coach house books first prints were of the canadian flag, then gradually moved on to other things such as poetry. Independent publisher book award ippy winners goodreads.
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