Global contest for self-published books. Win up to $10,000, deadline July 1, 2024, entry fee $79.
About the Opportunity
The North Street Book Prize is an annual literary contest in its 10th year, recognizing outstanding self-published or hybrid-published books across various categories. It offers authors a chance to win substantial prizes and expert marketing services.
You can submit your book in one of the following categories:
- Mainstream/Literary Fiction
- Genre Fiction (e.g., romance, mystery, thriller, young adult, science fiction, fantasy, historical fiction, etc.)
- Creative Nonfiction & Memoir
- Poetry
- Children’s Picture Book
- Middle Grade
- Graphic Novel & Memoir
- Art Book
Who Can Apply
| Category | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| Students | Open to all students |
| Professionals | Open to professionals and authors |
| Age Restriction | No age restriction |
| Country or Region | All countries eligible except Syria, Iran, North Korea, Crimea, Russia, and Belarus (due to US government restrictions) |
| Academic Requirement | No specific academic requirement |
| Other Criteria | All self-publishing and hybrid publishing platforms are eligible |
Restrictions:
- Not currently accepted: books by deceased authors, anthologies with 3+ authors, history, biography, self-help, how-to, business instruction, reference, cookbooks, education, travel guides, political tracts, philosophy, religious instruction, translations of the work of other people.
Deadline
Submission period: February 15 to July 1, 2024.
Award
- Grand Prize Winner:
- $10,000
- Marketing analysis and one-hour phone consultation with Carolyn Howard-Johnson
- $500 credit at BookBaby
- Three months of Plus service (a $207 value)
- $250 account credit from Book Award Pro
- 3 free ads in the Winning Writers newsletter (a $525 value)
- Top Winner in Each Category:
- $1,000
- Marketing analysis and one-hour phone consultation with Carolyn Howard-Johnson
- $500 credit at BookBaby
- Three months of Plus service from Book Award Pro (a $207 value)
- One free ad in the Winning Writers newsletter (a $175 value)
- Honorable Mention in Each Category:
- $300
- Three months of Plus service from Book Award Pro (a $207 value)
- Finalist in Each Category (New):
- Free, full-length private critique from Winning Writers (value: $90-$180)
Entry Fee
- $79 per book
More Information
- Target Participants Anyone, Students, Professionals
- Award Type Prize-money
- Program Frequency Yearly