Book Awards

This one is an expensive entry fee, but I thought I'd pass along the info just the same.

Sharp Writ Book Awards

The winners of the 2011 Sharp Writ Book Awards have been announced! Please click here.

The 2012 Sharp Writ Book Awards are now accepting submissions!

Genres of works accepted by the 2012 Sharp Writ Book Awards:

GENERAL FICTION: Action & Adventure, Graphical Novel, Family, Saga, Historical, Humor, Inspirational, Metaphysicial, Political, Western, and Romance. Other genres may be considered - contact for approval.

MYSTERY: Mystery, Suspense, Thriller, Sleuths and Crime. Other genres may be considered - contact for approval.

SCIENCE FICTION: Science Fiction, Fantasy, Paranormal, and Supernatural.

POETRY: All categories of Poetry

PSYCHOLOGY: Psychology and Self-Help.

GENERAL NON-FICTION: Career, Educational, History, Military, and True Crime. Other genres will be considered - contact for approval.

BIOGRAPHY / AUTOBIOGRAPHY: Books that are biographical or autobiographical in nature, including personal memoirs.

YOUNG ADULT: Books specifically targeted at a teen audience. All genres (fiction, non-fiction, etc.) of young adult are placed in this category.

CHILDRENS: Books specifically targeted at a child audience. Examples include picture books or easy readers that combine text and illustrations.

REQUIREMENTS FOR MANUSCRIPT SUBMISSION:

1. All entries must be in English and, if published, have a publication date of

2009 or later.

2. A separate SWBA 2011 Submission Form must accompany each unique

entry (i.e. - 1 per title).

3. Printed or typed entries: 4 printed copies must be submitted by mail.

4. Electronic submission are accepted in the following formats:

• Electronic Publication (.ePub) - MUST have ISBN assigned
• Kindle (.prc)
• MobiPocket Reader (.mobi)
• Adobe (.pdf)
• MS Word (.doc)

5. Electronic entries that are LESS THAN 19.9 MB: Email submission form and

entry to submissions@book-awards.org .

6. Electronic entries that are MORE THAN 19.9 MB: Submit the submission

form and a CD containing 4 copies of the entry to the shipping address below.

7. Payment of entry fee may be made by check (made out to A&E SIGs)

submitted via mail or by Paypal. Paypal payments may be made directly

by clicking here or sent to payments@book-lovers.net. Remember to

complete the payment information section on the submission form so

payments may be credited to the correct entry.

DEADLINES AND ENTRY FEES (subject to change without notice):

Super Early: April 30th - US $40.00 or equivalent in foreign currency.

Early Bird: June 30th - US $55.00 or equivalent in foreign currency.

Regular: August 31st - US $70.00 or equivalent in foreign currency.

Member of a recognized high IQ society*: September 30th - US $55.00 or equivalent

in foreign currency.

Home Page: http://www.book-awards.org/

*Recognized High IQ Societies:

• Mensa International
  
• Advanced Elite
  
• Intertel
• International Society for Philosophical Inquiry
  
• One-in-a-Thousand Society
  
• Triple Nine Society
• Prometheus Society
  
• Mega Society
  
• Smart Generation Xers
• Smart Young Ms
• Pure Smarts
• Channel IQ
• Smart Singers
• Smart Dancers
• Smartyz



What do winners receive?

Category winners receive:

1. A personalized plaque honoring the achievement

2. Access to 1200+ members of Smart Book Lovers, including a 50 px X 50 px

display image of the winning submission on the home page for 3 months.

3. Inclusion in a special category for winners at Smart Book Lover's online book

store.

4. Opportunity to participate in joint PR activities such as press releases and

winners announcements in prestigious publications.

5. A free review posted on our Intelligent Expressions Blog. The judging panel will

provide the full review; in addition, the winning entity (author/publisher/agent) can

provide their own mini-review (100 words or less).

6. 20 gold foil labels printed with the words "2011 Sharp Writ Book Awards" which

can be affixed to books. More labels may be purchased.

Runner ups (2 per category) receive:

1. Certificate of Achievement

2. A free review posted on our Intelligent Expressions Blog. The judging panel will

provide the review.

3. 20 gold foil labels printed with the words "2011 Sharp Writ Book Awards" which

can be affixed to books. More labels may be purchased.



INNOVATIVE VIDEO AWARD CEREMONY

Finalists will be announced in December, 2012. Winners will be announced via an innovative video award ceremony by the end of January, 2013. Click here to see last years video award ceremony.



The 2012 Sharp Writ Book Awards are now accepting submissions!

Please click here for complete information regarding accept genres, entry requirements and deadlines, and submission form.



Copyright 2012 Smart Book Lovers. All rights reserved.

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