Comments on: The 14th Annual Writer’s Digest International Self-Published Book Awards http://www.publishingbasics.com/2006/03/04/the-14th-annual-writer%e2%80%99s-digest-international-self-published-book-awards/ Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:59:16 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Tara Blom http://www.publishingbasics.com/2006/03/04/the-14th-annual-writer%e2%80%99s-digest-international-self-published-book-awards/comment-page-1/#comment-161 Tara Blom Tue, 07 Mar 2006 19:19:54 +0000 http://blog.selfpublishing.com/?p=95#comment-161 Writer's Digest takes self-publishing and the International Self-Published Book Awards very seriously. In order to give our entrants the highest quality service, we hire writers with editing and publishing experience to read, evaluate and submit commentary on every book that is entered. Judges are recruited based on the various categories of the competition. This allows a reference book to get the same type of expert attention as a poetry or genre fiction book. These services, along with the competition prizes, are covered by the entry fees. Writer’s Digest takes self-publishing and the International Self-Published Book Awards very seriously. In order to give our entrants the highest quality service, we hire writers with editing and publishing experience to read, evaluate and submit commentary on every book that is entered. Judges are recruited based on the various categories of the competition. This allows a reference book to get the same type of expert attention as a poetry or genre fiction book. These services, along with the competition prizes, are covered by the entry fees.

]]> By: Rob Harris http://www.publishingbasics.com/2006/03/04/the-14th-annual-writer%e2%80%99s-digest-international-self-published-book-awards/comment-page-1/#comment-158 Rob Harris Tue, 07 Mar 2006 15:36:33 +0000 http://blog.selfpublishing.com/?p=95#comment-158 I have been a big fan of Writer's Digest for years, but, I've never figured out why they charge such a high fee for a contest. I can understand $ 10.00, but, ......$ 100.00 is ridiculous!! WD has always been a major advocate of the "small" writer, so why should they charge at all? It seems like someone is making alot of money off this.....That is very sad! I have been a big fan of Writer’s Digest for years, but, I’ve never figured out why they charge such a high fee for a contest.
I can understand $ 10.00, but, ……$ 100.00 is ridiculous!!
WD has always been a major advocate of the “small” writer, so why should they charge at all?
It seems like someone is making alot of money off this…..That is very sad!

]]> By: Dee Sullivan http://www.publishingbasics.com/2006/03/04/the-14th-annual-writer%e2%80%99s-digest-international-self-published-book-awards/comment-page-1/#comment-157 Dee Sullivan Tue, 07 Mar 2006 15:17:16 +0000 http://blog.selfpublishing.com/?p=95#comment-157 This type of contest is needed as more authors chose self publishing because of the hoops required to mainstream. I commend Writer's Digest for their insight and their open mind toward self published authors. Although the entry of $100 seems steep to some, place it in perspective. Cable TV runs many $50 a month, dsl internet is just as high. I just paid to have my second novel, THE TARGET, undergo critical analysis and that cost was far more than $100. I view this as an advertising expense because that's what it is. This type of contest is needed as more authors chose self publishing because of the hoops required to mainstream. I commend Writer’s Digest for their insight and their open mind toward self published authors. Although the entry of $100 seems steep to some, place it in perspective. Cable TV runs many $50 a month, dsl internet is just as high. I just paid to have my second novel, THE TARGET, undergo critical analysis and that cost was far more than $100. I view this as an advertising expense because that’s what it is.

]]> By: Laurent Grenier http://www.publishingbasics.com/2006/03/04/the-14th-annual-writer%e2%80%99s-digest-international-self-published-book-awards/comment-page-1/#comment-154 Laurent Grenier Tue, 07 Mar 2006 12:13:58 +0000 http://blog.selfpublishing.com/?p=95#comment-154 Whatever the math, self-published authors can use all the help they can get, and this competition is a welcome opportunity to be noticed in the book world. Whatever the math, self-published authors can use all the help they can get, and this competition is a welcome opportunity to be noticed in the book world.

]]> By: Amy Margolis http://www.publishingbasics.com/2006/03/04/the-14th-annual-writer%e2%80%99s-digest-international-self-published-book-awards/comment-page-1/#comment-151 Amy Margolis Tue, 07 Mar 2006 01:41:48 +0000 http://blog.selfpublishing.com/?p=95#comment-151 I am waiting for copies of my to-be-released book entitled Butterflies & Magical Wings and am VERY excited to see how my book is accepted. The story is tender and full of valuable life lessons. The illustrations were done by an award-winning fine artist. I am hopeful there will be an award that will recognize the varied values of this book! I am waiting for copies of my to-be-released book entitled Butterflies & Magical Wings and am VERY excited to see how my book is accepted.

The story is tender and full of valuable life lessons. The illustrations were done by an award-winning fine artist. I am hopeful there will be an award that will recognize the varied values of this book!

]]> By: Nolan Lewis http://www.publishingbasics.com/2006/03/04/the-14th-annual-writer%e2%80%99s-digest-international-self-published-book-awards/comment-page-1/#comment-148 Nolan Lewis Tue, 07 Mar 2006 00:41:00 +0000 http://blog.selfpublishing.com/?p=95#comment-148 Not exactly a comment, rather a math lesson. It's true that a certain amount of prestige attaches when you win out over this many entrants, but. Last year they had something over 1,700 entries, at $100 each. That is $170,000 in entry fees. They can well afford to pay out $15,000 in prizes. Not exactly a comment, rather a math lesson.

It’s true that a certain amount of prestige attaches when you win out over this many entrants, but.

Last year they had something over 1,700 entries, at $100 each.
That is $170,000 in entry fees. They can well afford to pay out $15,000 in prizes.

]]> By: Bob Cropsey http://www.publishingbasics.com/2006/03/04/the-14th-annual-writer%e2%80%99s-digest-international-self-published-book-awards/comment-page-1/#comment-147 Bob Cropsey Mon, 06 Mar 2006 23:26:28 +0000 http://blog.selfpublishing.com/?p=95#comment-147 I have published a book on Volkswagens. Look at my website. And it is so discouraging to see contests etc when my book doesn't have a chance. These awards, book reviewers etc only deal with the same old story books or self help books of some kind. Write a book about a car and they don't even want to know you. They think you belong in an automotive store only. I am so so discusted with all the time I spent. No Reply needed. I have published a book on Volkswagens. Look at my website. And it is so discouraging to see contests etc when my book doesn’t have a chance. These awards, book reviewers etc only deal with the same old story books or self help books of some kind. Write a book about a car and they don’t even want to know you. They think you belong in an automotive store only. I am so so discusted with all the time I spent.

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