Readers’ Favorite Annual Book Award Contest

The Readers’ Favorite Annual Book Award Contest is a globally recognised, genre-diverse competition hosted by Readers’ Favorite, open to published and unpublished works in 150+ genres—from novels and short stories to comics and poetry. Winners are selected in each genre with Gold, Silver, Bronze, Honorable Mention, and Finalist awards.

Submitting offers authors a chance to earn a seal of distinction, a personalised certificate, and widespread exposure: prizes include over $125,000 in rewards, plus opportunities for film/TV development, traditional publishing, or agent representation.

Additional prizes include:

• Guaranteed book review posted on 7 popular industry and social media sites
• Mini-critique of 5 key areas of your book
• Results announced to 100,000 industry professionals through Publishers Weekly
• Results announced through a professional, high distribution press release
• Results announced to 500,000 libraries, book stores, and schools across America
• Results announced to 50,000 library professionals through Library Journal
• Lifetime listing on BookAwards.com – Exclusively for Readers’ Favorite authors

The contest entry fee to enter your book in one genre category by the April 1st Early Bird Registration deadline is $99, by the May 1st Regular Registration deadline is $109.00, and by the June 1st Final Registration deadline is $119.

Is this competition legit?YES! – Based on our research this event is legitimate and the organizer is well established. However, as with any event, please remember to do your own research before submitting your work.

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