October 25, 2008
Los Angeles
http://www.diyconvention.com/categoryA/2_details.asp?category_id=76&categoryA1_id=&categoryA2_id=12
JM Northern Media presents the seventh annual DIY Book Festival to recognize noteworthy self-published books.
Prizes: $1,500 cash and a flight to Los Angeles for the awards ceremony
Eligibility: Self-published or independent publisher titles in 18 categories, published on or after January 1, 2005
Entry Fees: Send one (1) copy per submission, along with the applicable fee:
Poetry - $10/submission
Unpublished short story - $25/submission
Other books - $50/submission
Deadline: Postmarked by September 25, 2008
Friday, February 22, 2008
2008 Hollywood Book Festival
http://www.hollywoodbookfestival.com/
JM Northern Media presents the second annual Hollywood Book Festival to generate attention for books worthy of consideration by the entertainment industry.
Prizes: The Author of the Year will receive $1,500 and a flight to Los Angeles for the awards ceremony. The winning book will be distributed to Hollywood contacts, including agents, directors, and producers. Design of the Year, Publisher of the Year, and the best book in each of the 13 categories will also be recognized
Eligibility: Published, self-published, and independent publisher titles
Entry Fee: $75/submission. Send one (1) copy of the book per category
Deadline: Postmarked by June 25, 2008
JM Northern Media presents the second annual Hollywood Book Festival to generate attention for books worthy of consideration by the entertainment industry.
Prizes: The Author of the Year will receive $1,500 and a flight to Los Angeles for the awards ceremony. The winning book will be distributed to Hollywood contacts, including agents, directors, and producers. Design of the Year, Publisher of the Year, and the best book in each of the 13 categories will also be recognized
Eligibility: Published, self-published, and independent publisher titles
Entry Fee: $75/submission. Send one (1) copy of the book per category
Deadline: Postmarked by June 25, 2008
2008 New York Book Festival
June 27-28, 2008
New York City
http://newyorkbookfestival.com
JM Northern Media's New York Book Festival features an indoor award program and an open-air festival in Central Park.
Book Awards
The awards program will be held on June 27, 2008 at the Algonquin Hotel.
Grand Prize: $1,500 and a flight to New York for the festival
Eligibility: Published, self-published, and independent publisher titles in 14 categories, published on or after January 1, 2000 will be accepted
Entry Fee: $50/submission. Send one (1) copy of book per category
Deadline: Postmarked by May 25, 2008
Festival in Central Park
The festival in Central Park will take place on June 28, 2008. If you want to be a vendor (or musician!) at the event, request an application by sending a message to: NewYorkBookFest@aol.com.
New York City
http://newyorkbookfestival.com
JM Northern Media's New York Book Festival features an indoor award program and an open-air festival in Central Park.
Book Awards
The awards program will be held on June 27, 2008 at the Algonquin Hotel.
Grand Prize: $1,500 and a flight to New York for the festival
Eligibility: Published, self-published, and independent publisher titles in 14 categories, published on or after January 1, 2000 will be accepted
Entry Fee: $50/submission. Send one (1) copy of book per category
Deadline: Postmarked by May 25, 2008
Festival in Central Park
The festival in Central Park will take place on June 28, 2008. If you want to be a vendor (or musician!) at the event, request an application by sending a message to: NewYorkBookFest@aol.com.
Reminder of Upcoming Events
Self-Publishing Symposium, New York City: March 9, 2008 http://www.aspicomm.com/selfpublishingsymposium
The American Society of Journalists & Authors Annual Conference, New York City: April 12-13, 2008
http://www.asja.org/wc/2008
BookExpo America, Los Angeles: May 29 – June 1, 2008
http://www.bookexpoamerica.com/
Black Writers Reunion & Conference, Tampa: June 19-21, 2008
http://www.blackwriters.org/
Harlem Book Fair, New York City: July 19, 2008
http://www.qbr.com/
2008 Cushcity.com Book Club Cruise: August 24-31, 2008 http://www.cushcity.com/displaypages/2008cruise.htm
Queens Book Fair, Queens, NY: August 30, 2008
http://www.queensbookfair.com/index.html
The American Society of Journalists & Authors Annual Conference, New York City: April 12-13, 2008
http://www.asja.org/wc/2008
BookExpo America, Los Angeles: May 29 – June 1, 2008
http://www.bookexpoamerica.com/
Black Writers Reunion & Conference, Tampa: June 19-21, 2008
http://www.blackwriters.org/
Harlem Book Fair, New York City: July 19, 2008
http://www.qbr.com/
2008 Cushcity.com Book Club Cruise: August 24-31, 2008 http://www.cushcity.com/displaypages/2008cruise.htm
Queens Book Fair, Queens, NY: August 30, 2008
http://www.queensbookfair.com/index.html
2008 Independent Publisher Book Awards
http://www.independentpublisher.com/
The 2008 IPPY Awards will recognize independently published books with 2007 copyrights or release dates.
Awards will be presented on May 30th in Los Angeles during BookExpo America.
Entry Fee: Early bird - $75 per title; $45 per regional entry.
Prices increase as deadline nears
Deadline: Postmarked by April 1, 2008
Enter online at: http://www.independentpublisher.com/ipland/v4/IPAwards.htm
Get PDF with guidelines and mail-in entry form at: http://www.independentpublisher.com/IPPY2008EarlyApplication1.pdf
Questions? Contact Jim Barnes, Awards Director at: jimb@bookpublishing.com or 1-800-644-0133 x1011
The 2008 IPPY Awards will recognize independently published books with 2007 copyrights or release dates.
Awards will be presented on May 30th in Los Angeles during BookExpo America.
Entry Fee: Early bird - $75 per title; $45 per regional entry.
Prices increase as deadline nears
Deadline: Postmarked by April 1, 2008
Enter online at: http://www.independentpublisher.com/ipland/v4/IPAwards.htm
Get PDF with guidelines and mail-in entry form at: http://www.independentpublisher.com/IPPY2008EarlyApplication1.pdf
Questions? Contact Jim Barnes, Awards Director at: jimb@bookpublishing.com or 1-800-644-0133 x1011
Writer’s Digest 77th Annual Writing Competition
https://www.writersdigest.com/contests/annual/77th
The Grand Prize Winner will receive $3,000 cash and a trip to New York City to meet with editors or agents. First Place Winners in each category will also be awarded.
Categories/Maximum Length:
Inspirational Writing (Spiritual/Religious) – 2,500 words max
Memoirs/Personal Essay – 2,000 words max
Magazine Feature Article – 2,000 words max
Genre Short Story (Mystery, Romance, etc.) – 4,000 words max
Mainstream/Literary Short Story – 4,000 words max
Rhyming Poetry – 32 lines max
Non-rhyming Poetry – 32 lines max
Stage Play (* submission by mail only) – First 15 pages and a one-page synopsis
Television/Movie Script (* submission by mail only) – First 15 pages and a one-page synopsis
Children's/Young Adult Fiction – 2,000 words max
ENTRY FEES:
Poems - $10 for first entry; $5 for each additional poem entered in same online session.
All other entries - $15 for first manuscript; $10 for each additional entry made in same online session.
DEADLINES:
General Deadline: Postmarked by Thursday, May 15, 2008
Late Entry Deadline: Postmarked by Monday, June 2, 2008 and must include an additional fee of $2/entry
The Grand Prize Winner will receive $3,000 cash and a trip to New York City to meet with editors or agents. First Place Winners in each category will also be awarded.
Categories/Maximum Length:
Inspirational Writing (Spiritual/Religious) – 2,500 words max
Memoirs/Personal Essay – 2,000 words max
Magazine Feature Article – 2,000 words max
Genre Short Story (Mystery, Romance, etc.) – 4,000 words max
Mainstream/Literary Short Story – 4,000 words max
Rhyming Poetry – 32 lines max
Non-rhyming Poetry – 32 lines max
Stage Play (* submission by mail only) – First 15 pages and a one-page synopsis
Television/Movie Script (* submission by mail only) – First 15 pages and a one-page synopsis
Children's/Young Adult Fiction – 2,000 words max
ENTRY FEES:
Poems - $10 for first entry; $5 for each additional poem entered in same online session.
All other entries - $15 for first manuscript; $10 for each additional entry made in same online session.
DEADLINES:
General Deadline: Postmarked by Thursday, May 15, 2008
Late Entry Deadline: Postmarked by Monday, June 2, 2008 and must include an additional fee of $2/entry
Reminder of February Writing Deadlines
Nickelodeon Writing Fellowship
http://www.nickwriting.com/
The Nickelodeon Writing Fellowship is a salaried position for up to one year, offering hands-on experience writing spec scripts and pitching story ideas.
Please see Web site for application requirements.
Questions? Call: (818) 736-3663 or E-mail: info.writing@nick.com
Deadline: Postmarked by February 28, 2008
LOVE WINS Submissions
http://www.lovewins-smileybooks.com/overview.html
Submissions for Tavis Smiley’s new book, LOVE WINS: True Stories of Transformation and Triumph, should range in length from 500 to 1,200 words. Please see Web site for writer's guidelines. Entries may be submitted online or sent by mail to:
SmileyBooks
Attn: "LOVE WINS" Submissions
33 W. 19th Street, 4th Fl.
New York, NY 10011
Deadline: February 29, 2008
http://www.nickwriting.com/
The Nickelodeon Writing Fellowship is a salaried position for up to one year, offering hands-on experience writing spec scripts and pitching story ideas.
Please see Web site for application requirements.
Questions? Call: (818) 736-3663 or E-mail: info.writing@nick.com
Deadline: Postmarked by February 28, 2008
LOVE WINS Submissions
http://www.lovewins-smileybooks.com/overview.html
Submissions for Tavis Smiley’s new book, LOVE WINS: True Stories of Transformation and Triumph, should range in length from 500 to 1,200 words. Please see Web site for writer's guidelines. Entries may be submitted online or sent by mail to:
SmileyBooks
Attn: "LOVE WINS" Submissions
33 W. 19th Street, 4th Fl.
New York, NY 10011
Deadline: February 29, 2008
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