The Selfies Book Awards UK 2022
Now in its fourth year, the 'hugely popular' Selfies book awards - powered by UK trade journal BookBrunch - have opened and will again reward three categories of self-published books: adult autobiography/memoir, adult fiction and children's books.
Sponsored by IngramSpark® and supported by the London Book Fair and Nielsen Book, these awards recognise one of the fastest growing parts of the book market. Submissions are now welcomed, and the closing date will be Monday 3rd January 2022.
Shortlists will be announced at the end of February, and the Selfies Awards for 2022 in all three categories will be announced at the London Book Fair Author HQ in April next year.
All titles submitted need to have been published in English in the UK between January and December 2021. Entries will be accepted only from authors based in the UK who are predominantly or exclusively self-published - ie, where the author acts as the publisher/creative director.
Originally launched in the UK in 2018, the awards seek to uncover new talent and reward the very best self-published authors each year.The Selfies Book Awards are judged on the following criteria:
- A fantastic story that entertains and delights the reader
- A well produced book
- An enticing cover and blurb that successfully addresses the target audience
- An effective and creative marketing and publicity strategy that has the potential to achieve great sales
Prizes:
The winners in each category receive a cash prize of £750, a profile in BookBrunch, a winners certificate and other publishing opportunities and packages from our sponsors and supporters. Shortlisted authors receive free entry to the London Book Fair, and the LBF Author HQ.
