From the editor assigned to my manuscript to the cover designer who nailed the brief on the first round, every step felt handled. My paperback was on Amazon and Barnes & Noble within weeks.


Being an award-winning author is a feeling like no other-and it does great things for book sales!
Every year the National Indie Excellence Awards honors exemplary self published books with their National Indie Excellence Book Awards.
Make sure your book is among the ones being considered so you can leverage the promotional power of "award-winning author" to increase your online recognition, enhance your book's credibility and get attention in the crowded book buying marketplace.
In the past, simply having a published book was indicative of high-quality content. Now that self-publishing is available to everyone, winning a book award is one of the most powerful and effective ways to make your book stand above the crowd. Award-winning authors can leverage the promotional power of this status to increase online recognition, enhance their book's credibility and gain increased attention in the crowded book buying marketplace.
With so many book awards and contests available, Kingswell Press has vetted the top contests for you and the National Indie Excellence Awards makes our list.
This contest is one of 9 awards contests that Kingswell Press has vetted.
Whether you’re a novice or professional writer, the National Indie Excellence Awards is your chance to enter a premier competition exclusively for self-published books. This competition spotlights today’s self-published works and honors self-published authors.
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Winning the award provides significant exposure and recognition within the independent publishing community.
Some categories may offer additional sponsorship prizes like consulting sessions or marketing services.
All entrants will receive a medal signifying their achievement.
Be sure your book is eligible by checking the copyright date on your book's copyright page. If your book's copyright date is within the past 3 years, you are eligible. If your book's copyright date is older than that, it is no longer eligible to enter these awards. Only English language books are accepted.
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