Received: from nobody by stodi.digitalkingdom.org with local (Exim 4.76) (envelope-from ) id 1U0uWx-00049v-AE for lojban-newreal@lojban.org; Thu, 31 Jan 2013 05:50:19 -0800 Received: from mail.standard1.nmgmail.com ([208.82.211.224]:57294) by stodi.digitalkingdom.org with esmtp (Exim 4.76) (envelope-from ) id 1U0uWi-000497-SN for lojban@lojban.org; Thu, 31 Jan 2013 05:50:18 -0800 Received: from localhost (mailcenter2.distribion.com [10.205.154.79]) by mail.standard1.nmgmail.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id E957E20059AB for ; Thu, 31 Jan 2013 07:49:57 -0600 (CST) From: "Jim Barnes, Awards Director" To: lojban@lojban.org Subject: Book Awards News from Jenkins Group - Contest Updates Date: Thu, 31 Jan 2013 07:49:57 -0600 (CST) X-Sending-MC: jenkins List-Unsubscribe: http://www2.dmpemail5.com/jenkins/main/index.php?action=unsubscribe&viewers_email=lojban@lojban.org&id=5046 X-Email-ID: 5046 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: <20130131134957.E957E20059AB@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 GREETINGS FROM BOOK AWARDS CENTRAL IF YOU HAVE NEWLY PUBLISHED TITLES TO PROMOTE, WE HAVE AN AWARDS CONTEST FOR YOU Independent Publisher Book Awards - Axiom Business Book Awards - Living Now Book Awards Moonbeam Childrens Book Awards - eLit Awards ======================================================================================= Do you have an Award-worthy book that deserves more attention? Book Awards are an efficient, affordable marketing tool that can make a huge impact on your marketing campaign. Each year, medals go to both established university publishers and first-book self-publishers. We reward those who exhibit the courage, innovation, and creativity to bring about change in the world of publishing. This spirit and expertise comes from publishers of all sizes and budgets, and books are judged with that in mind. Need entry information about any of these book awards contests? See details and links about each contest below, or email me to request guidelines or to deliver questions or comments: Jim Barnes, Awards Director - jimb@bookpublishing.com Here's what some past book award winners are saying: "It's made a huge difference in my sales, and was the key factor in convincing me to go to a second printing. The IPPY gold seal looks great on the new cover, and I think it’s opening some doors to publication reviews." - Ed Spivey, author of A Hamster is Missing in Washington D.C., 2010 IPPY Awards Humor category Gold Medalist. "I can't tell you how much I value my initial Bronze IPPY award (2008), and I know it's been instrumental in drawing attention to the The Tao of Rudy! Chronicle Books just made an offer for The Tao of Rudy, and of course I accepted the initial terms a couple of weeks ago, and am currently reviewing the rest of the contract. A lot has happened in the last year, and I appreciate your efforts in making my first book a success!" – Corrine Humphreys, Publisher/Author/Illustrator "Our winning of a gold medal in the 2008 competition has greatly helped book sales. We sold nearly 2500 copies of Wild Alberta at the Crossroads last year and had to order a reprint of 1500. When we show retailers the gold medal they are always impressed and invariably order some books." - Robin White, NatureWatch Partners ===================================================================== Want to keep informed about the independent publishing industry? Subscribe to IndependentPublisher.com: Stay in touch with our monthly newsletter for indie authors and publishers - news, how-to's, indie pub profiles, monthly Indie Groundbreaking Publisher, Book, and Bookseller, helpful links and resources. Free subscription at http://www.independentpublisher.com/subscribe.php ===================================================================== 2013 INDEPENDENT PUBLISHER BOOK AWARDS - 17th ANNUAL AWARDS "Recognizing Excellence in Independent Publishing" World's Largest Book Awards contest, for indies only 72 National Categories - 22 Regional Categories - 10 E-book Categories Great Publicity & Great Awards party at BEA Calling all independent authors and publishers! The 17th annual Independent Publisher Book Awards, conducted to honor the year's best independently published titles, are now accepting entries for books released since August 2011. Entry fee is $95 to enter a National category and another $55 if you choose to enter the Regional or E-Book contests. All entrants are considered for the ten Outstanding Book of the Year Awards at no extra charge. Entry deadline is March 16, 2013. 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. Visit the IPPY Awards entry page: http://www.independentpublisher.com/ipland/IPAwards.php Download a PDF with IPPY Awards guidelines and entry form: http://www.independentpublisher.com/ipland/IPPY_2013_Final_Application1.pdf Questions? Contact Jim Barnes, Awards Director, jimb@bookpublishing.com ================================================================================ 2013 AXIOM BUSINESS BOOK AWARDS - "Success Through Knowledge" - www.AxiomAwards.com Entry is now closed, and results will be announced on about March 15, 2013. Good luck to all participants! The Axiom Business Book Awards are intended to bring increased recognition to exemplary business books and their creators, with the understanding that business people are a very well-read and informed segment of the population, eager to improve their careers and businesses. Newly published business books contain the newest, most innovative, and creative ideas that can make us think and act differently -- they probably even hold the keys to our economic recovery. Click here to vist the Axiom 2012 results page: http://www.independentpublisher.com/article.php?page=1523 ================================================================================ 2013 Living Now Book Awards - "Books for Better Living" - www.LivingNowAwards.com People all over the planet are sensing the ever-quickening pace of technology and consumerism, and realizing the need to slow down, see and feel the natural world around them, and to find balance in their lives. We need to keep ourselves healthy, and need to keep the Earth healthy – today, and for future generations. The Living Now Book Awards recognize books that help readers help themselves, to learn about enriching their lives in wholesome, Earth-friendly ways. New this Year: Twelve years into this new millennium, we are launching the Living Now Evergreen Book Medals, to commemorate books published since the year 2000 that contribute to positive global change. Evergreen Book Medals will be present in these categories: World Peace, Health & Wellness, Personal Growth, Spiritual Leadership, and Nature Conservation. Download the Living Now Awards guidelines and entry form: http://www.livingnowawards.com/Living_Now_2013_Guidelines.pdf Visit the Living Now 2012 results page: http://www.independentpublisher.com/article.php?page=1577 ================================================================================== 2013 Moonbeam Children's Book Awards - www.MoonbeamAwards.com "Celebrating youthful curiosity and discovery through books and reading" Announcing the 7th annual Moonbeam Children's Book Awards honoring the year's best children's books, authors, and illustrators. The program accepts entries released since November 1, 2011 and is open to authors, illustrators, and publishers of children's books written in English or Spanish, appropriate for the North American market. These awards bring an opportunity for recognition to deserving authors and publishers who have a hard time breaking through to win library association awards like the Newbery and Caldecott. Print out 2013 Moonbeam guidelines and entry PDF: http://www.moonbeamawards.com/Moonbeam_2013_Guidelines_Main.pdf See last year's Moonbeam Awards results and photos: http://www.independentpublisher.com/article.php?page=1593 ============================================================================================ 2012 eLit Awards - www.eLitAwards.com "Illuminating Digital Publishing Excellence" The eLit Awards are an industry-wide, unaffiliated awards program open to all members of the electronic publishing industry, and are committed to illuminating and honoring the very best of English language digital publishing entertainment. The eLit Awards celebrate the ever growing market of electronic publishing in the wide variety of reader formats. Hail the revolutionary world of e-books and join the awards program that’s highlighting the best in electronic reading entertainment! Books that are published with a 2011-2012 copyright or that were released between January 1, 2011 and January 31, 2013 are eligible. Entry deadline is January 31, 2013. Visit the eLit Awards entry page: http://www.elitawards.com/how_to_enter.php =================================================================== Questions? Contact Jim Barnes, Awards Director, jimb@bookpublishing.com =================================================================================================== Our intent is to keep you informed. To delete your email address from our contact list, send an email to jimb@bookpublishing.com with REMOVE in the subject line. Jenkins Group Inc. - 1129 Woodmere Ave, Ste B - Traverse City, MI 49686 - 231.933.0445 --separate123456789 Content-Type: text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit


GREETINGS FROM BOOK AWARDS CENTRAL

IF YOU HAVE NEWLY PUBLISHED TITLES TO PROMOTE, WE HAVE AN AWARDS CONTEST FOR YOU
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 Independent Publisher Book Awards -  Axiom Business Book Awards -  Living Now Book Awards 
Moonbeam Childrens Book Awards  - eLit Awards

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Do you have an Award-worthy book that deserves more attention? Book Awards are an efficient, affordable marketing tool that can make a huge impact on your marketing campaign.  Each year, medals go to both established university publishers and first-book self-publishers. We reward those who exhibit the courage, innovation, and creativity to bring about change in the world of publishing. This spirit and expertise comes from publishers of all sizes and budgets, and books are judged with that in mind.


Need entry information about any of these book awards contests? See details and links about each contest below, or email me to request guidelines or to deliver questions or comments:

Jim Barnes, Awards Director - jimb@bookpublishing.com



Here's what some past book award winners are saying:

"It's made a huge difference in my sales, and was the key factor in convincing me to go to a second printing. The IPPY gold seal looks great on the new cover, and I think it’s opening some doors to publication reviews." - Ed Spivey, author of A Hamster is Missing in Washington D.C., 2010 IPPY Awards Humor category Gold Medalist.

"I can't tell you how much I value my initial Bronze IPPY award (2008), and I know it's been instrumental in drawing attention to the The Tao of Rudy! Chronicle Books just made an offer for The Tao of Rudy, and of course I accepted the initial terms a couple of weeks ago, and am currently reviewing the rest of the contract. A lot has happened in the last year, and I appreciate your efforts in making my first book a success!" – Corrine Humphreys, Publisher/Author/Illustrator 

"Our winning of a gold medal in the 2008 competition has greatly helped book sales. We sold nearly 2500 copies of Wild Alberta at the Crossroads last year and had to order a reprint of 1500. When we show retailers the gold medal they are always impressed and invariably order some books." - Robin White, NatureWatch Partners


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2013 INDEPENDENT PUBLISHER BOOK AWARDS - 17th ANNUAL AWARDS 

 "Recognizing Excellence in Independent Publishing"

  • World's Largest Book Awards contest, for indies only
  • 72 National Categories - 22 Regional Categories - 10 E-book Categories
  • Great Publicity & Great Awards party at BEA


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    Calling all independent authors and publishers!

    The 17th annual Independent Publisher Book Awards, conducted to honor the year's best independently published titles, are now accepting entries for books released since August 2011. Entry fee is $95 to enter a National category and another $55 if you choose to enter the Regional or E-Book contests. All entrants are considered for the ten Outstanding Book of the Year Awards at no extra charge.

    Final entry deadline is Saturday, March 16, 2013. (This is a postmark deadline.)

    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.

    Visit the IPPY Awards entry page:

         Download a PDF with IPPY Awards guidelines and entry form:
         http://www.independentpublisher.com/ipland/IPPY_2013_Mid_Application1.pdf
 

Questions? Contact Jim Barnes, Awards Director, jimb@bookpublishing.com


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2013 AXIOM BUSINESS BOOK AWARDS - "Success Through Knowledge" - www.AxiomAwards.com

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The Axiom Business Book Awards are intended to bring increased recognition to exemplary business books and their creators, with the understanding that business people are a very well-read and informed segment of the population, eager to improve their careers and businesses. Newly published business books contain the newest, most innovative, and creative ideas that can make us think and act differently -- they probably even hold the keys to our economic recovery.



Entry is now closed for 2013. Results will be announced on about March 15.

Good luck to all participants!


Click here to vist the Axiom 2012 results page:
http://www.independentpublisher.com/article.php?page=1523


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2013 Living Now Book Awards - "Books for Better Living" -  www.LivingNowAwards.com


Early-Bird entry fee of just $75 per title, per category, until February 23rd. 
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People all over the planet are sensing the ever-quickening pace of technology and consumerism, and realizing the need to slow down, see and feel the natural world around them, and to find balance in their lives. We need to keep ourselves healthy, and need to keep the Earth healthy – today, and for future generations. The Living Now Book Awards recognize books that help readers help themselves, to learn about enriching their lives in wholesome, Earth-friendly ways.

New this Year: Twelve years into this new millennium, we are launching the Living Now Evergreen Book Medals, to commemorate books published since the year 2000 that contribute to positive global change. Evergreen Book Medals will be present in these categories: World Peace, Health & Wellness, Personal Growth, Spiritual Leadership, and Nature Conservation.

Download the Living Now Awards guidelines and entry form:
http://www.livingnowawards.com/Living_Now_2013_Guidelines.pdf


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2013 Moonbeam Children's Book Awards - www.MoonbeamAwards.com

"Celebrating youthful curiosity and discovery through books and reading"

Gold Moonbeam Sticker 2008 LoAnnouncing the 7th annual Moonbeam Children's Book Awards honoring the year's best children's books, authors, and illustrators. The program accepts entries released since November 1, 2011 and is open to authors, illustrators, and publishers of children's books written in English or Spanish, appropriate for the North American market. These awards bring an opportunity for recognition to deserving authors and publishers who have a hard time breaking through to win library association awards like the Newbery and Caldecott.

Print out 2013 Moonbeam guidelines and entry PDF:
http://www.moonbeamawards.com/Moonbeam_2013_Guidelines_Main.pdf

See last year's Moonbeam Awards results and photos:
http://www.independentpublisher.com/article.php?page=1593



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Emblem Elit2012 eLit Awards - www.eLitAwards.com - Last call to enter!

The eLit Awards are an industry-wide, unaffiliated awards program open to all members of the electronic publishing industry, and are committed to illuminating and honoring the very best of English language digital publishing entertainment. The eLit Awards celebrate the ever growing market of electronic publishing in the wide variety of reader formats. Hail the revolutionary world of e-books and join the awards program that’s highlighting the best in electronic reading entertainment!

Books that are published with a 2011-2012 copyright or that were released between January 1, 2011 and January 31, 2013 are eligible. Entry deadline is tomorrow! Friday, January 31, 2013. Visit the eLit Awards entry page: http://www.elitawards.com/how_to_enter.php


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