Welcome to the Nonfiction Book Awards!
Please note these important details:
- Upon completion of payment, you will be taken to the book award application form. This must be filled out in order to proceed with reviewing your book submission.
- The book review process typically takes 12 weeks or less to complete. You will be notified of award status within this time frame.
- We use Book Funnel to securely share book submissions with our reviewers. If you prefer NOT to share digital copies of your book, see the option below to choose physical copies. We will drop-ship them from Amazon or another provider of your choice.
- Three volunteer book reviewers will evaluate and rate a variety of elements related to your book. Those scores are tallied and then averaged to determine award eligibility.
- Not all books receive an award, though far more do than don’t.
What Happens When You Receive an Award
- If you receive an award, your book will be featured:
- On the Nonfiction Authors Association website with other Book Award Winners
- In our monthly newsletter
- On our social media accounts
- Featured on our sister site, NonfictionBookClub.com.
- You will be provided with:
- A frame-worthy, gold foil certificate (mailed to US participants)
- A digital image you can share on your website and social media
- A digital award seal.
- *Physical award seals can be purchased separately.
- A frame-worthy, gold foil certificate (mailed to US participants)
Questions or need assistance? Please contact us anytime.
OPTIONAL: Join the Nonfiction Authors Association with your book awards entry.
With a mission to help authors make a difference in the world, NFAA is the leading resource for nonfiction writers who want to learn how to navigate the publishing industry and sell more books.
AUTHORITY MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES:
- Exclusive Author Advisor email sent every Friday with curated media leads, educational podcast recordings, and featured templates, checklists and reports from our massive database of member resources.
- Author Brainstorm Exchange, monthly meetings held with Zoom breakout rooms where members and publishing pros connect and share ideas, challenges, and solutions.
- Popular members-only Facebook group to connect with fellow members and industry pros.
- Meet-the-Members program to share and interview and/or book announcement with our email list, blog, and social media community, plus get featured on NonfictionBookClub.com.
- Discounts off the year-round Nonfiction Book Awards program and author toolkits,
- Discounts off live and self-study courses, including the Book Publishing Master Course and Book Marketing Master Course, both with optional professional certification.
- Discount off the Nonfiction Writers Conference, a virtual held entirely online since 2010.
- Discounts with NFAA partners including Lulu, IngramSpark, Office Depot, Findaway Voices, and more.
- Mini welcome kit mailed to U.S. members with an annual membership (international members receive a digital bonus gift).
ANNUAL AUTHORITY MEMBERSHIP RATE: $390
VIP MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES:
VIP membership includes all benefits of Authority membership plus:
- FREE Platinum admission to the Nonfiction Writers Conference (online event), including all recordings and transcripts.
- Monthly group consulting meeting on Zoom.
- All Author Toolkits, available for immediate download.
- The Nonfiction Writers Conference greatest hits.Â
- Welcome kit mailed to U.S. members (international members receive a digital bonus gift).
Total added value: $1,600+
ANNUAL VIP MEMBERSHIP RATE: $790
THOUGHT LEADER MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES:
Thought Leader membership includes all benefits of VIP membership plus:
- Immediate access to the Book Publishing and Book Marketing Master Courses (self-study version) and attendance in live version.
- All-access pass to attend ALL live courses.
- Complimentary entry in the Nonfiction Book Awards.
- Complimentary featured book listing on NonfictionBookClub.com.
- Expanded welcome kit mailed to U.S. members (international members receive a digital bonus gift).
Total added value: $6,400+
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP RATE: $2,490
Ready to write, publish, promote, and profit with nonfiction books? Add membership with your book awards registration below.
Nonfiction Book Awards Payment Options (also see optional add-ons below)Â
BOOK AWARD ENTRY, SINGLE CATEGORY
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Want to purchase multiple categories or add a handling fee for physical copies? See options in shopping cart.
BOOK AWARD ENTRY PLUS AUTHORITY MEMBERSHIP
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AUTHORITY MEMBERSHIP$590
BOOK AWARD ENTRY PLUS VIP MEMBERSHIP
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VIP MEMBERSHIP + CONFERENCE$990
BOOK AWARD ENTRY PLUS THOUGHT LEADER MEMBERSHIP
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THOUGHT LEADER MEMBERSHIP + COURSES$2,490
Optional Add-Ons
Fee for Handling Physical Copies We use Book Funnel to securely share digital book submissions with our reviewers. If you prefer NOT to share digital copies of your book, we can drop-ship three copies of your book from Amazon to our reviewers. Book must be priced at $19.99 or less. If priced over $19.99, please contact us for pricing options. Additional Fee: $100
Additional Categories If you would like your book to be considered for award honors in additional categories, you can add up to two additional categories. Additional Fee: $150/category
Don’t want to pay online? Please contact us for assistance. We can process your credit card payment by phone or send you a secure digital invoice.
You can also mail a check along with your entry form, though please note this will extend the timeline to get your book review process started. Mail check with application to: Nonfiction Authors Association 13389 Folsom Blvd #300-256 Folsom, CA 95630.
Questions? Contact us via email.