March, 2026
Event Details
The Rubery Book Award is a prestigious international book award seeking the best books by indie writers, self published authors and books published by independent presses, judged by reputable judges.
Event Details
The Rubery Book Award is a prestigious international book award seeking the best books by indie writers, self published authors and books published by independent presses, judged by reputable judges. It is open to self-published and small-press books in English.
The organizers accept books and ebooks. There is no publication date restriction.
All genres are accepted:, young adult, children’s, biographies, non-fiction, self-help, cookery, poetry, photography etc. There are no limits on the type.
Winers are announced in July.
Prizes:
- Book of the Year: £2,000
- Category Winners: £200 each
- All winners receive a glass award and feature on the Rubery website.
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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