CALL FOR ENTRIES: 2027 Next Generation Indie Book Awards (September Early Bird Special)

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Arts opportunity Literary arts Call for Submissions

DEADLINE: February 17, 2027 - 5:00 pm

Next Generation Indie Book Awards

  • Submissions accepted: Entries from independent publishers and authors worldwide who have a book written in English and released in 2025, 2026, 2027 or with a 2025, 2026, 2027 copyright date. 
  • Categories: 80+
  • Deadline: Friday, February 12, 2027
  • Early Bird Special: Enter and pay by September 30, 2026, to receive your second category (for the same title) for free!
  • Winners' Prizes: Winners in each category are given $100 cash prizes, gold medals, complimentary stickers, social media coverage, possible representation by a leading literary agent, and recognition as one of the top independently published books of the year. Three Grand Prize Winners will be selected from all entries received and will be awarded cash prizes of $1500, $750 and $500 based on their order of win. All Winners are invited to attend the Indie Book Awards gala ceremony.
  • Finalists' Benefits: Winners in each category are given silver medals, complimentary stickers, and social media coverage. All Finalists are invited to attend the Indie Book Awards gala ceremony.
  • Enter at: www.indiebookawards.com