Publisher’s Letter Spring is my favorite time of the year, and apparently for some 300 authors as well! For the Independent Press Award, springtime brings joy and sorrow to independent authors and publishers. It is the time of judgment, of what’s the “best of the best,” and those so close, get to celebrate their recognition. There can only be one winner, but this year’s committee, like every year, chooses out Distinguished Favorites. They are under no obligation to award such recognition, and have done their work at “Winner.” So why the favorites? These are titles fought for by a committee member for whatever reason. Topic, design, structure, development, clarity, style, marketability, etc. lead these members to make sure these authors are recognized for their contribution to the literary and business world of publishing. These titles may have fallen short of winner, but are not short on quality. I’ve outlined this year’s 2023 Independent Press Award in all its glory. You will find a variety of categories and some surprising titles. I’ve asked those supporting this issue so we can make it widely available to readers like you to share their experience on publishing independently, what being awarded is like, getting recognized for your work, or what do you most want readers to get out of your book, and they have responded. Publishing independently is hard, but there is great satisfaction when the work is recognized. It gives validation and encouragement to authors, it gives us readers books that may have never seen the light of day. I remain humbled in these authors and publishers’ work, and hope you find enjoyment and enlightenment in these award-winning books. Until our Summer Reads issue, keep on reading!
Ted Olczak Publisher
To submit your book, visit our websites: Fall 2023 https://www.nycbigbookaward.com/ (More consumer focused; different judging; allows for all authors and publishers to participate; announced in the fall of every year) or Spring 2024: https://www.independentpressaward.com/ To advertise, please contact Ted@GabbyBookAwards.com, or visit our website, https://www.independentpressaward.com/advertise
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