logo@2xIn the past, pretty much the only way to publish your book was to get a traditional publisher to accept it. But, as we all know, the publishing landscape has changed, and self-published books now can be seen to be just “as good as” a traditionally published book.
Bernadette Geyer’s article on Funds for Writers notes the same for book awards. When she first began collecting information on book awards, one of the eligibility requirements was that it be published by a traditional publisher. Now, however, their are many awards for self-published authors. Here is her list:

Read her full post with full descriptions of each.

Anthony Holmes is an editor and publisher living in the UK. He founded Sulis International Press with Mark McFaddyn in 2012.

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