CALL FOR ENTRIES: 2027 Next Generation Indie Book Awards

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Arts opportunity Literary arts Calgary Call for Submissions

DEADLINE: February 12, 2027 - 5:00 pm

Next Generation Indie Book Awards

  • Submissions accepted: Entries from independent publishers and authors worldwide who have a published book, unpublished manuscript, galley copy, or Advanced Reader Copy written in English with a copyright/release date of 2025, 2026, or 2027.
  • Categories: 80+
  • Deadline: Friday, February 12, 2027. 
  • Entry Fee: $80 for the first category entered and $65 for every additional category entered for the same title
  • 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