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The majority of selfpublished book awards dont confer any benefit to the author, other than a seal that winners often must pay for. Selfpublished books are only eligible if the authorpublisher publishes the work of. Writers digest also received about 700 submissions this year for its selfpublished ebooks awards, which was founded two years ago for selfpublished authors who choose not to go down the printed path. The majority of book purchases are made from existing authors who are known and trusted by readers, or through recommendation from friends, family. The published book awards via writers digest is such an event. Fantastic article rhonda and thank you for mentioning the next generation indie book awards which is now the largest notforprofit book awards program in the world for independent publishers and self published authors.
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