Конкурсы для писателей в США

Перечень писательских конкурсов для англоязычных писателей. С тех пор как я издал на английском (я очень надеюсь, что на английском:) ) языке книжку для детей о изготовлении ювелирных самыми простыми методами (http://www.lulu.com/content/paperback-book/wire-wrap-for-children/16743018), меня заинтересовало то какие премии дают в США писателям.За участие в конкурсах там приходится платить. Вот здесь и прилагаю список этих самых премий:

####Books for a Better Life AwardsLauren Grosz - 212-453-3235 - lauren.grosz@nmss.org$65 23.мар.15Finalists are announced in early November. No eBooks accepted at this time. Only 2014 publication dates are accepted. The 19th Annual Books for a Better Life Awards, honoring the best self-improvement books of 2014, are hosted by the New York City – Southern New York Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. ######USA Regional Excellence Book Awardssupport@usareba.com - 310-862-2573 $75 15.янв.15 Do not accept eBooks. 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015 publication dates are eligible.USA Regional Excellence Book Awards recognizes and rewards excellence in books that take readers into the heart of a “place.” If your book delivers the experience of a locale – whether it’s the glitz of Hollywood of any era, the historic sense of New England, the glamour of a Beverly Hills, the grandeur of one of the great plains states, the high powered bustle of a New York City, the distinctive character of any locale -- and your book is produced with excellence, then it is a perfect candidate for a USA REBA award.######Reader Views Literary Awardsadmin@readerviews.com$105 March TBD, 2015Reader Views Literary Awards are open to all authors regardless of residency, however, the books must be published in the English language and targeted for the North American market. Work published by major book publishers are not eligible. Books must have 2014 copyright date. ######Cookbook AwardsShani Phelan - awards@iacp.com - (646) 358-4957 ext. 101 $200 30.мар.15It must have been published between November 1, 2013 and November 15, 2014. eBooks must meet certain eligibility requirements. The IACP Cookbook Awards honor the authors, publishers, and other contributors behind the best of cookbooks published each year. Being acknowledged as a finalist or winner has become a coveted mark of distinction, in part because of the program's growing list of illustrious honorees, who, over the years, have included Rick Bayless, Mark Bittman, Dorie Greenspan, Thomas Keller, and Julia Child, CCP, among others. The program is also widely lauded as the most selective in the industry due to its two-tier judging process that requires recipe testing in all relevant awards categories. ######Feathered Quill Book Awardsinfo@featheredquill.com  $75 01.фев.15 All books with a 2012 or later copyright date, written in English, are eligible. Books may be entered into more than one category (see pricing for additional information). Submission of galleys is acceptable, but we strongly encourage all such entries to include front and back covers, as well as be in final layout form. Since these are aspects that are included in the judging process, to not include them will put your book at a disadvantage. While e-books are eligible, you must submit an 8.5 x 11 printed copy with front cover for judging.Now in our sixth year, Feathered Quill Book Reviews has become one of the preeminent review sites on the internet. We receive submissions every day from the big New York houses as well as the small, one or two book self-publishers. NY Times bestselling authors have used review quotes from Feathered Quill on their book covers because they know that a positive review from our site means a lot in the publishing world. Our award program is quickly gaining the same reputation. Our first year saw an astounding number of entries, from all size publishers.######IBPA Ben Franklin Awards310-546-1818 - info@IBPA-online.org$95 memb10.апр.15No eBooks. Publishers of print books with a copyright date of 2014 may enter the competition and books with a copyright date of 2014 will be accepted within either deadline.The IBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards, which include fifty-five categories recognizing excellence in book editorial and design, are regarded as one of the highest national honors for indie publishers and self-published authors.######LYRA Awardsinfo@bookstorewithoutborders.com$40 21.мар.15A book entered in the 2014 LYRA Contest must: Have an original copyright date of 2014. Be submitted in epub eBook format, complete with copyright page. $1000 Grand prize. Contest is open to members of Bookstore Without Borders. Becoming a member is free.The Lyra Awards are designed to find and promote the best in independent fiction.  The contest is open to all independently published eBooks released each year. ######Foreword’s IndieFab Awards231.933.3699 - victoria@forewordreviews.com$99 Any independently published titles in any format—including eBooks—published in 2014 are eligible. The IndieFab Awards recognize the best in indie book publishing, and has been doing so for fifteen years. Our prestigious awards honor great indie books with over 248 winners in 62 categories annually. Along with cash prizes and super recognition from all aspects of the book industry, IndieFab Awards help connect your book to readers excited to discover what's new and fabulous.######Eric Hoffer Awardinfo@hofferaward.com$55 $2,000 Grand Prize. The Eric Hoffer Award occurs annually and is open to academic, independent, small press, and self-published books that were released or copyrighted in the last 2 years. (Books over 2 years enter the Legacy Fiction or Legacy Nonfiction category.)The Hoffer Award was founded at the start of the 21st century (with permission from the Eric Hoffer Estate) to honor freethinking writers and independent books of exceptional merit. The commercial environment for today’s writers has all but crushed the circulation of ideas. It seems strange that in the Information Age, many books are blocked from wider circulation, and powerful writing is barred from publication or buried alive on the Internet. Furthermore, many of the top literary prizes will not even consider independent books or previously unpublished prose, choosing instead to become the marketing arms of large presses######eLit Book AwardsAndrew Parvel - info@elitawards.com$80 Titles published with a 2013 or 2014 copyright. Winners will also be featured in www.IndependentPublisher.com and highlighted prominently in our monthly newsletter, which goes out to more than 20,000 subscribers worldwide, many of whom are agents, buyers, and librarians. The fifth annual eLit Awards are a global awards program committed to illuminating and honoring the very best of English language digital publishing entertainment. The eLit Awards are an industry-wide, unaffiliated awards program open to all members of the electronic publishing industry. The contest is presented by Jenkins Group Inc., a Michigan-based book publishing and marketing services company that has operated the popular Independent Publisher Book Awards contest since 1996. The eLit Awards are dedicated to honoring the best e-books published each year for the North American market.######Next Generation Indie Book AwardsInfo@IndieBookAwards.com$7515.май.15The 2015 Next Generation Indie Book Awards is open to all indie publishers including independent publishers (small, medium or otherwise), university presses, self-published authors, e-book authors, seasoned authors and even first time authors based in the U.S., Canada or internationally who have a book written in English and released in 2013, 2014 or 2015 or with a 2013, 2014 or 2015 copyright date.The Next Generation Indie Book Awards was established to recognize and honor the most exceptional independently published books in over 70 different categories, for the year, and is presented by Independent Book Publishing Professionals Group (www.IBPPG.com) in cooperation with Marilyn Allen of Allen O'Shea Literary Agency.######Beverly Hills International Book Awards1-310-862-2573 - support@bhbookawards.com$75 28.мар.152010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015 publication dates are eligible.After decades in the publishing industry and listening to our colleagues talk about the ever-growing challenges when promoting books, we decided that since there were so many books being done well, we wanted to celebrate the physical book in print that has always and will always be a part of American culture. ######IndieReader Discovery Awardsebooksubmission@indiereader.com$150 May TBD, 2015eBooks are accepted. No restrictions on publication dates. IndieReader’s fourth annual “Discovery Awards” (IRDAs)–where undiscovered talent meets people with the power to make a difference. With the rush by traditional publishers to sign them and their noteworthy bestselling status, there’s no longer much doubt that indie authors can be both commercially and creatively successful. All that was left to do was create a credible vehicle by which to find them. That’s where the IRDAs come in. What makes the IRDAs so unique is their extraordinary panel of judges, including top agents, traditional publishers, PR people, bloggers, and book reviewers–virtually a who’s who of some of the most important people in publishing today (click on “The Judges” tab to your right for the list).######National Indie Excellence Book Awardellen@indieexcellence.com - 805-403-5285 $69 15.май.15Do not accept eBooks. 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015 publication dates are eligible.The National Indie Excellence® Awards (NIEA) was created to help establish self-publishing as a proud, legitimate, and strong facet of the publishing industry. NIEA is proud to be a champion of self-publishers and small & independent presses that go the extra mile to produce books of excellence in every aspect.######Global eBook AwardsBecky@ParaPublishing.com$79 16.авг.15Ebook released to the public anytime in 2013 or newer.The Global Ebook Awards are designed to help you achieve these publicity goals. The Awards are more than a “sticker” they come with a built-in publicity machine. Submitting your ebook for a Global Ebook Award is a publicity investment. Your ebook deserves this exposure. Unlike other award programs we do not charge for our sticker file upon winning an award.######International Book Awardsiba@keenmultimedia.com$79 Eligible titles must have a 2013-2015 publication date, published in English and have an ISBN number.With expert judging and great media coverage, the 6th Annual International Book Awards has become the next great promotional vehicle for authors and publishers to launch their careers, open global markets and compete with talented authors and publishers throughout the world. Open All YIBPA Benjamin Franklin Digital Awards310-546-1818 - info@IBPA-online.org$75 members/$150 non-membersWithin 8 weeks of entry submission. The Benjamin Franklin Digital Awards honors innovation in electronic book publishing by individuals and organizations of all sizes, including publishers, software developers, designers, manufacturers, institutions, and technology leaders. The definition of “book” continues to expand, and the Independent Book Publishers Association wishes to honor and encourage the field’s innovators with a unique awards program.