FAQs
What is the prize for?
For 2023, there are three prizes available: best fiction, best children’s book and best memoir/autobiography independently published by its author in the U.S. during the period under consideration.
What are the judges looking for?
- A story that delights and entertains the reader
- A well produced book
- A well designed cover and intriguing blurb
- A marketing and publicity strategy that addresses the relevant audience and has the potential for great sales
When and how do I need to submit my work?
The 2023 dates will be announced shortly. For further information, please email selfiesbookawardsus@booklife.com.
Who won the previous U.S. Selfies book awards?
What is the Prize?
In 2023, all authors submitting work will receive a free subscription to BookLife, the online resource that provides tips, news and information for indie and self-published authors, plus 50% off Combined Book Exhibit’s (CBE) published rates for any trade show in 2023/4.
All shortlisted authors will be featured in an advertisement in PW’s ALA preview issue, a book display at one CBE trade show and a feature in the CBE Library Newsletter which goes to 30,000 librarians.
The winners will each receive $1,000 cash plus a $5,000 package of advertising in Publishers Weekly (PW), both in print and online, plus free display at five trade shows on the CBE schedule in 2023 and a feature in the CBE Library Newsletter.
What are the key timings for the 2023 Selfies?
- The key timings for the 2023 awards have not yet been announced.
What are the criteria for work to be accepted?
- Titles must be adult fiction, children’s/YA or memoir/autobiography self-published in the U.S. in English between January and December 2022
- Adult fiction titles should be between 70,000 and 100,000 words long
- The author (and illustrator if applicable) must live in the U.S.
- The book must be submitted as a PDF, e-book or other digital file
What happens if I have further questions or problems submitting my work?
- Please check your spam if you don’t receive a confirmation email with the link to submit your work once you have subscribed via the BookLife site
- If you can’t find the email, or have problems subscribing, please email selfiesbookawardsus@booklife.com.