Does Your Book Blend Genres? What That Means for Book Awards
In this Alliance of Independent Authors post, Book Award Adviser Hannah Jacobson explains how books that blend genres can compete…
First-Time Author? Submitting Your Debut for Book Awards
In this Alliance of Independent Authors post, Book Award Adviser Hannah Jacobson explains the award opportunities available to debut authors and how early recognition can help build momentum for an author’s career.
Anthology or Collection? Yes, You Can Win Book Awards
In this Alliance of Independent Authors post, Book Award Adviser Hannah Jacobson explains how anthologies and collections can compete for book awards and how authors and editors can make the most of the recognition.
Genre-Bonding: What it is and Why it’s the Indie Author’s Best Marketing Move
Genre-Bonding: What It Is and Why It's the Indie Author's Best Marketing Move Writing is solitary. Publishing doesn't have to…
Sell More Books with These Seven Promotion Steps
Sell More Books with These Seven Promotion Steps We recently launched Sell More Books: ALLi's Guide to Book Promotion and…
Writing a Series? Here’s How Book Awards Work for You
In this Alliance of Independent Authors post, Book Award Adviser Hannah Jacobson explains how series authors can pursue awards for both individual books and their complete body of work.
Second Editions and Award Eligibility: Can Your Revised Book Compete Again?
In this Alliance of Independent Authors post, Book Award Adviser Hannah Jacobson explains how revised second editions can qualify for new award opportunities and what authors should know before submitting them.
Writing Beyond Borders: Awards for Translated and Non-English Books
In this Alliance of Independent Authors post, Book Award Adviser Hannah Jacobson explains how translated and non-English books can access a wide range of award opportunities across global markets.
Your Audiobook Deserves Its Own Awards Strategy
In this Alliance of Independent Authors post, Book Award Adviser Hannah Jacobson explains why audiobooks should be treated as distinct creative works and how authors can develop a separate awards strategy for their audio editions.
Book Awards for Co-Authors: How Partnerships Work in Competitions
In this Alliance of Independent Authors post, Book Award Adviser Hannah Jacobson explains how co-authored books are handled in award competitions, from submissions and fees to prizes and promotion.
Poetry Collection Awards: More Opportunities Than You Think
In this Alliance of Independent Authors post, Book Award Adviser Hannah Jacobson explains why poetry collections have more award opportunities than many poets realize and how to find competitions that align with their work.
Inside the Judges’ Minds: What Award Panels Really Look For
In this Alliance of Independent Authors post, Book Award Adviser Hannah Jacobson explains what judging panels prioritize and how authors can position their books for the best chance at award success.