FIRST CALL: THE 2013 ERIC HOFFER BOOK AWARDSELF-PUBLISHERS -- $2,000 GRAND PRIZE -- LOW ENTRANCE FEENew or old, we want to read your book. … Each year, independent publishers release extraordinary books to little or no recognition. The Eric Hoffer Book Award recognizes excellence in publishing. A SINGLE REGISTRATION gives you SIX WAYS TO WIN by genre, press, the Montaigne Medal, the da Vince Eye, the First Horizon Award, and the Hoffer grand prize. There is a category for every book. (See submission guidelines at www.HofferAward.com.)* $2,000 GRAND PRIZE * Low Entrance Fee of $50 * Many Categories ** New this year! E-book Fiction & E-book Nonfiction categories *AWARDS/BENEFITS:* $2,000 GRAND PRIZE (the Eric Hoffer Award for Books)* Winner of the Montaigne Medal for most thought-provoking books* Winner of the da Vinci Eye for best covers* Winner of the First Horizon Award for debut authors* Winner and First Runner-Up awarded for every category* Honorable Mentions for every category* Individual Awards for Micro, Small, and Academic Presses, as well as Self-Published Books* Coverage in The US Review of Books (www.theUSreview.com) and on www.HofferAward.com* Gold Seal Certificates* Worldwide ExposureCATEGORIES: Art, Poetry, General Fiction, Commercial Fiction, Children, Young Adult, Culture, Memoir, Business, Reference, Home, Health, Self-Help/Spiritual, Legacy Fiction, Legacy Nonfiction, E-book Fiction, and E-book Nonfiction.In this tough economic time, your book is always a great value, and the Eric Hoffer Book Award is the most economical way to achieve publicity and recognition. Read previous contest coverage in the US Review of Books (www.theUSReview.com) and view past winners and press releases at www.HofferAward.com.Internet payment for entrance fee accepted. (visit www.HofferAward.com)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!SUBMISSION GUIDELINES (entry deadline January 21st, 2013): AWARDS ARE OPEN to academic, independent, small press, and self-published books that were released or copyrighted in the last 2 years, including unique books with small print runs. (Books over 2 years enter the LEGACY FICTION or LEGACY NONFICTION category.) AWARDS/PRIZES: One grand prize will be awarded for the entire contest. In addition, each category will be awarded a winner, runner-up, and multiple honorable mentions. Books must be registered by CATEGORY and then are automatically considered for Individual Press Awards, the Montaigne Medal, the da Vinci Eye, the First Horizon Award, and the Hoffer Grand Prize. FOR EACH ENTRY, submit the book, entry form, and $50 fee (check, money order, or Internet payment receipt) to Hopewell Publications, LLC, PO Box 11, Titusville, NJ 08560. Be certain to specify award category and press type. Registration will be confirmed via e-mail. In May, all entrants will be notified of winners. Submissions must be postmarked by January 21, 2013. JUDGES may include authors, editors, agents, publishers, book producers, artists, experienced category readers, and health and business professionals. Note: Contest closed to the staff of Hopewell Publications and previous WNBA winning entries. At the low entrance fee, it is not feasible to provide judge’s critiques for each entry.QUESTIONS:Visit: www.HofferAward.comEmail: info@hofferaward.comFax: (609) 964-1718
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