Self published author help III

The following contains information accumulated throughout my publishing career. Hope this helps. If you need clarification on certain aspects, or if time has made some of the info inaccurate, feel free to email me.

Since there are so many contests out there, I'll dedicate one page to just them. They will be separated into Free and $Fee$. I'll try and keep the deadline dates cronological, but no guarantees. If you're too late for this year's, keep it in mind for next. Also, the dates may fluctuate from year to year and I don't plan to return and update the entry dates with each new year.

For unpublished, completed novels. 2009 is closed. Look for it early 2010. Had an entry window of 6 days.

Titles copyrighted 2008 or 2009, or that were released in 2008 or early 2009 may be entered. National category entry fee is $85; Regional category can be added for $45; Outstanding Books of the Year consideration at no extra charge. Final deadline is March 21, 2009; enter online or postmark entries by that date.

65 Categories, 20 Regions, 10 Outstanding Books of the Year

Sci-Fi & Fantasy.
Any book reviewed by Yellow30SciFi during the year is automatically entered in that year's contest.

All Genres.
Cash awards $100+
$65.00 per title (for the initial category) if postmarked before October 31, 2009, $75.00 if postmarked November 1, 2009 or later. $20.00 for each additional category or regional/global entry.

All Genres.
Cash awards and free media exposure to finalists.
$59.00 per entry/per category

All Genres.
Only books published in the US Midwest
Fee: $75/$65
Also has good Indie information too.

All Genres.
NOW MORE THAN $17,000 IN PRIZES!
$100 for the first entry, $75 for each additional entry must accompany.
All books published or revised and reprinted between 2004 and 2009 are eligible

All Genres.
Cash award $1700
Fee: $50 in U.S. dollars for each
Entries can be in English, Spanish, French or Italian and must be published on or after January 1, 2001

All Genres.
Cash awards
Book length fiction and non-fiction titles with a 2008 or 2009 copyright, published in the English language and targeted for the North American market. Gay/Lesbian fiction will not be accepted
Early Bird (Now until April 15, 2009) $45.00
Later Entries (April 16, 2009 until August 15, 2009) $55.00
Additional Categories $20.00 each

The Early Bird deadline is April 15, 2009.

All Genres.
No cash awards(I think).SIZZLING MEDIA COVERAGE & BOOK SALES for winners.
$69 per title/per category
Open to all books with an ISBN and published in 2009 (galley copies welcome). 2008 titles are also eligible.
Media Coverage for Every Entry! Enter before March 31, 2009 and receive a six-month full-color listing on USABookNews.com which includes your color book cover, a brief paragraph about your title and a hyperlink to your website.

Books targeted for Children
Award: A gold medal will be awarded to the winner of each category(No money or anything else, just a medal. oooooh )
$75 per book, per category - until March 21, 2009
$85 per book, per category - March 22, 2009 until June 20, 2009
$95 per book, per category - June 21, 2009 until August 22, 2009

Candidates for the Living Now Book Awards are books written and designed to help shape our lives through creative ideas and time saving tips
Winning a Living Now Book Award will bring participants the credibility and publicity they need to further their book marketing and sales success. No Cash awards.
$80 Per Title Now to December 15th
$90 per title, per category December 15th through February 21, 2009

All Genres.
BEST FICTION - $1,500
BEST NONFICTION - $1,500
$75 per title, per category.
ForeWord Magazine's Book of the Year Awards were established to bring increased attention to librarians and booksellers of the literary and graphic achievements of independent publishers and their authors. ForeWord is the only review trade journal devoted exclusively to books from independent houses.

All Genres.
First Place in each Category - $100 plus certificate
Second Place in each Category - $75 plus certificate
Third Place in each Category - $50 plus certificate
$3-$20 Depending on size of entry and if you are a memeber(Members save 50%)

All Genres.
Prizes include a $500 award for short prose and a $1,500 award for best independent book.
$45 fee

Information provided by fantasy author, Brian S. Pratt
self-published since Dec 2006 with over 25,000 books sold