Fully Booked EP158: How and Why You Should Submit Your Books for an Award

In this week’s episode of Fully Booked, Craig and Roland are joined by author and journalist Renee Garrison, the former president of the Florida Authors and Publishers Association and a passionate advocate for entering your books into some of the many award competitions held across America each year. Renee argues that winning or being nominated for a book award can provide invaluable credibility to your writing, inspire many new readers to take a chance on your work, and deliver powerful free publicity that can help your books stand out among the millions of new titles being published each year. Renee offers practical advice on identifying legitimate awards, understanding the submission process, and strategically incorporating awards into your marketing plan. From cost-saving tips during the application process, to leveraging the power of networking to amplify your reach, Renee demonstrates how seeking literary recognition through book award competitions should be a key part of every author’s publishing strategy.   Renee Garrison https://www.reneegarrison.com/   Hidden Gems Need our help publishing or marketing your book? https://www.hiddengemsbooks.com/author-services/ All episode details and links: https://www.hiddengemsbooks.com/podcast