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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…

July 20, 2026
AskALLi Team
Alliance of Independent Authors, Process 5 & 6: Marketing & Promotion
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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.

Smart Spending: How Many Book Awards Should You Enter?

In this Alliance of Independent Authors post, Book Award Adviser Hannah Jacobson explains how to set a smart, realistic budget for award submissions and decide how many competitions are worth your time and money.