Received: from mail.standard1.nmgmail.com ([208.82.211.224]:54455) by stodi.digitalkingdom.org with esmtp (Exim 4.76) (envelope-from ) id 1S4wnH-0001N1-8E for lojban@lojban.org; Tue, 06 Mar 2012 07:59:26 -0800 Received: from localhost (mailcenter2.distribion.com [10.205.154.79]) by mail.standard1.nmgmail.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 5F71A13C56E for ; Tue, 6 Mar 2012 09:57:48 -0600 (CST) From: "Jim Barnes, Awards Director" To: lojban@lojban.org Subject: IPPY Awards Entry Countdown - Just 10 Days Left Date: Tue, 06 Mar 2012 09:57:48 -0600 (CST) X-Sending-MC: jenkins List-Unsubscribe: http://www2.nmgcertifiedmail.com/jenkins/main/index.php?action=unsubscribe&viewers_email=lojban@lojban.org&id=3958 X-Email-ID: 3958 X-Contact-Email-Reversed: gro.nabjol@nabjol X-ORIGINAL-TO: lojban@lojban.org MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: multipart/alternative; boundary="separate123456789" Message-Id: <20120306155748.5F71A13C56E@mail.standard1.nmgmail.com> X-Spam-Score: -0.0 (/) X-Spam_score: -0.0 X-Spam_score_int: 0 X-Spam_bar: / --separate123456789 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 2012 INDEPENDENT PUBLISHER BOOK AWARDS 16th ANNUAL AWARDS - LAST CALL - JUST 10 DAYS UNTIL THE FINAL DEADLINE "Recognizing Excellence in Independent Publishing" - World's Largest Book Awards contest, for indies only - 72 National Categories - 22 Regional Categories, now including Australia/New Zealand - 5 E-Book Categories - Great Publicity & Great Awards party at BEA The 16th Annual Independent Publisher Book Awards (aka The IPPYs) are a critical guidepost for those navigating today's world of publishing, and have become the industry's most competitive and prestigious awards for independently published books. The deadline for 2012 entries is March 15th. For submission details and entry requirements, click on http://www.independentpublisher.com/ipland/IPAwards.php Gone are the days when The New York Times Best Seller List provided readers all they needed to know about the best books to read. Many of the nation's top authors have opted out of restrictive publisher's contracts and have chosen to bring their work to market as independent publishers. More than 1.2 million books are being independently published each year, and savvy authors are realizing that in a fast-changing marketplace, independent publishing offers the flexibility required to succeed. Entry fee is $95 to enter a National category and another $45 if you choose to enter the Regional or E-Book contests. All entrants are considered for the Outstanding Books of the Year Awards at no extra charge. Entry information, guidelines, and more online at: http://www.independentpublisher.com/ipland/IPAwards.php Still undecided about entering? Here are the “Top Ten Reasons to Enter” the IPPY Awards: 10. Bragging rights 9. Endless P.R. possibilities 8. Credibility opens doors 7. Awesome stickers 6. 3 ways to win 5. Awesome party 4. Great marketing dollar value 3. You can't win if you don't enter 2. It's so easy to enter To read the details, plus the number one reason to enter, click here: http://www.independentpublisher.com/article.php?page=1349 Launched in 1996, the Independent Publisher Book Awards are designed to bring increased recognition to the deserving but often unsung titles published by independent authors and publishers. Established as the first unaffiliated awards program (no membership fee required) open exclusively to independents, the "IPPYs" recognize hundreds of the year's best books, bringing them to the attention of booksellers, buyers, librarians, and book lovers. The IPPY Awards contest is among the largest and most recognized book awards events in the world, and all independent, university, small press, and self-publishers who produce books intended for the North American market are eligible to enter. Click here for the complete list of categories: http://www.independentpublisher.com/ipland/IPAwardCategories.php Visit the IPPY Awards online entry page: https://secure.independentpublisher.com/trans_entry.php?srcg=ipggl1 Download a PDF with IPPY Awards guidelines and entry form: http://www.independentpublisher.com/ipland/IPPY_2012_Final_Application1.pdf Each year since 1996, the Independent Publisher Book Awards competition has identified a reading list of progressive, thought-provoking books, the kind that can touch lives, advance careers, and stretch our imaginations. With the tag line, "Recognizing Excellence in Independent Publishing," the IPPY Awards showcase the best books from throughout North America and the English-speaking world. Launched as the first unaffiliated awards program open exclusively to independent, university, and self-published titles, the awards are presented each spring at a gala ceremony during the BookExpo America convention in New York. Winners receive gold, silver and bronze medals and foil seals for their book covers. Our Regional IPPY Awards identify the best books published about each of eight U.S. and two Canadian regions, plus Australia/New Zealand. New this year, and in recognition of changing publishing technology, five e-book categories have been added. All entrants are automatically considered for a short list of Outstanding Books of the Year, recognizing titles that break new ground in specialized categories such as "Freedom Fighter of the Year," "Most Likely to Save the Planet" and also new this year, "Outstanding E-Book Achievement." The IPPY Awards are presented by publishing services firm Jenkins Group of Traverse City, Michigan and IndependentPublisher.com, "THE voice of independent publishing." To see previous Independent Publisher Book Awards results and articles by and about winners, visit http://www.independentpublisher.com/article.php?page=1241. For more details about the IPPY Awards please contact: Jim Barnes, Managing Editor & Awards Director IndependentPublisher.com / Jenkins Group Ph: 1.800.644.0133 x1011 jimb@bookpublishing.com ============================ Our intent is to keep you informed. 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2012 INDEPENDENT PUBLISHER BOOK AWARDS

16th ANNUAL AWARDS - 10 DAYS LEFT TO ENTER

 "Recognizing Excellence in Independent Publishing"

  • World's Largest Book Awards contest, for indies only

  • 72 National Categories - 22 Regional Categories, now including Australia/New Zealand - 5 E-Book Categories

  • Great Publicity & Great Awards party at BEA

LAST CALL - Just 10 Days Until Entry Deadline of March 15, 2012.
 (This is a postmark deadline.)


The 16th Annual Independent Publisher Book Awards (aka The IPPYs) are a critical guidepost for those navigating today's  world of publishing, and have become the industry's most competitive and prestigious awards for independently published books. The deadline for 2012 entries is March 15th. For submission details and entry requirements, click on www.independentpublisher.com.

Gone are the days when The New York Times Best Seller List provided readers all they needed to know about the best books to read. Many of the nation's top authors have opted out of restrictive publisher's contracts and have chosen to bring their work to market as independent publishers. More than 1.2 million books are being independently published each year, and savvy authors are realizing that in a fast-changing marketplace, independent publishing offers the flexibility required to succeed.

Entry fee is now just $95 to enter a National category and another $45 if you choose to enter the Regional or E-Book contests. All entrants are considered for the Outstanding Books of the Year Awards at no extra charge.

Launched in 1996, the Independent Publisher Book Awards are designed to bring increased recognition to the deserving but often unsung titles published by independent authors and publishers. Established as the first unaffiliated awards program (no membership fee required) open exclusively to independents, the "IPPYs" recognize hundreds of the year's best books, bringing them to the attention of booksellers, buyers, librarians, and book lovers. The IPPY Awards contest is among the largest and most recognized book awards events in the world, and all independent, university, small press, and self-publishers who produce books intended for the North American market are eligible to enter.

Download a PDF with guidelines and entry form:
http://www.independentpublisher.com/ipland/IPPY_2012_Final_Application1.pdf

Still undecided about entering? Here are the "Top Ten Reasons to Enter" the IPPY Awards:

10. Bragging rights
 9. Endless P.R. possibilities
 8. Credibility opens doors
 7. Awesome stickers
 6. 3 ways to win
 5. Awesome party
 4. Great marketing dollar value
 3. You can't win if you don't enter
 2. It's so easy to enter

To read the details, plus the number one reason to enter, click here:
http://www.independentpublisher.com/article.php?page=1349

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Each year since 1996, the Independent Publisher Book Awards competition has identified a reading list of progressive, thought-provoking books, the kind that can touch lives, advance careers, and stretch our imaginations. With the tag line, "Recognizing Excellence in Independent Publishing," the IPPY Awards showcase the best books from throughout North America and the English-speaking world. Launched as the first unaffiliated awards program open exclusively to independent, university, and self-published titles, the awards are presented each spring at a gala ceremony during the BookExpo America convention in New York. Winners receive gold, silver and bronze medals and foil seals for their book covers.

Our Regional IPPY Awards identify the best books published about each of eight U.S. and two Canadian regions, plus Australia/New Zealand. New this year, and in recognition of changing publishing technology, five e-book categories have been added. All entrants are automatically considered for a short list of Outstanding Books of the Year, recognizing titles that break new ground in specialized categories such as "Freedom Fighter of the Year," "Most Likely to Save the Planet" and also new this year, "Outstanding E-Book Achievement."

The IPPY Awards are presented by publishing services firm Jenkins Group of Traverse City, Michigan and IndependentPublisher.com, "the online voice of independent publishing." To see a listing of previous Independent Publisher Book Awards medalists and articles by and about past winners, visit http://www.independentpublisher.com/article.php?page=1241

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For more details about the IPPY Awards please contact:

Jim Barnes, Managing Editor & Awards Director
IndependentPublisher.com / Jenkins Group

Ph: 1.800.644.0133  x1011

jimb@bookpublishing.com

 

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