TikTok, the popular social media platform, is set to launch its own book awards exclusively for the UK and Ireland. The aim of these awards is to honor and recognize outstanding books, authors, content, and creators within the BookTok community, as reported by The Bookseller. The awards will encompass nine distinct categories, including Best Book of the Year, BookTok Author … [Read more...] about TikTok announces plans to launch book awards
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British Book Awards Add New Categories
So the Golden Globes are in the books, and a lot of sentiments and life-changing perspectives were shared. But don't put away that red carpet attire just yet...the Nibbies are on the horizon. Nicknamed for the iconic pen nib trophies, the British Book Awards have a long history. However, that history shifted somewhat when The Bookseller purchased the rights to stage the … [Read more...] about British Book Awards Add New Categories
Clock Is Ticking on Goodreads Choice Awards
There are a number of prestigious book awards--and that number is exponentially dwarfed by the number of "fly by night" book awards that earn a profit off of the entry fees--that can do amazing things for increasing an author's credibility and a specific title's sales figures. The inherent promotion of the contest itself can increase a book's visibility, while the resulting … [Read more...] about Clock Is Ticking on Goodreads Choice Awards
Using Book Awards to Drive Indie Author Sales
When self-publishing first began to gain some measure of respect in the industry, there were a few holdouts that were still largely off limits to many indie authors. While some authors with the initiative and the time to devote have had success breaking into the library and brick-and-mortar bookstores spaces, it's still problematic for many authors. Several of the major … [Read more...] about Using Book Awards to Drive Indie Author Sales
Indie Excellence Awards Presented at BookExpo America
Even as self-publishing experiences a greater degree than ever before of respect and acceptance within the publishing industry, there are a number of doors that are still closed to these worthy authors and their works. Many major news outlets refuse to review self-published books, even by authors who were traditionally published in the past or who have achieved a measure of … [Read more...] about Indie Excellence Awards Presented at BookExpo America
Indie Authors Still Ignored by the Industry
With every self-publishing success story, the door opens a tiny bit wider for the acceptance of indie authors. For every Amanda Hocking, Abbie Glines, David Gaughran, Bella Andre, or Hugh Howey (the list goes on and on), industry watchers and consumers alike begin to show a small measure of greater respect for the choices authors are making. But there are still a few facets … [Read more...] about Indie Authors Still Ignored by the Industry