Book Awards - The Book Marketing Network2024-03-29T10:33:01Zhttp://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/forum/topics/book-awards?commentId=523145%3AComment%3A397141&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI think you have to walk a fi…tag:thebookmarketingnetwork.com,2010-12-14:523145:Comment:3971412010-12-14T13:20:39.632ZShawn Lambhttp://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/profile/ShawnLamb
<p>I think you have to walk a fine line with awards. My awards came in my days as a screenwriter and my agent, publicist and publisher used those for introductions, but they don't really translate to fiction.</p>
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<p>I have been asked about submitting my books to contests to garner recognition, but that seems self-serving. Yes, I know all of marketing in some way is self-serving, but can be done in an impersonal way from afar and not endorsing myself. If it's nominated by someone else…</p>
<p>I think you have to walk a fine line with awards. My awards came in my days as a screenwriter and my agent, publicist and publisher used those for introductions, but they don't really translate to fiction.</p>
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<p>I have been asked about submitting my books to contests to garner recognition, but that seems self-serving. Yes, I know all of marketing in some way is self-serving, but can be done in an impersonal way from afar and not endorsing myself. If it's nominated by someone else fine, great, I'm flattered. But the most important aspect to me is the merit of the message in my stories rather than any award on the cover. </p>
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<p>Authors can do more to influence people to buy their book than a book jacket blurb or award sticker. This year I visited schools, attend book festivals, convention and fairs and found I loved the personal interaction to the point I'm expanding personal appearances next year. Therein lies an author's greatest asset - themselves- giving generously to the public.</p>
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<p>Shawn Lamb</p>
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<p> </p> does anyone know of any book…tag:thebookmarketingnetwork.com,2010-10-02:523145:Comment:3786132010-10-02T11:01:02.707ZStacie Whittakerhttp://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/profile/StacieWhittaker
does anyone know of any book competitions/awards etc for historical fiction?
does anyone know of any book competitions/awards etc for historical fiction? Thank you Sarah for your cong…tag:thebookmarketingnetwork.com,2010-10-01:523145:Comment:3783882010-10-01T00:05:27.760ZDeborah McCarragherhttp://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/profile/DeborahMcCarragher
Thank you Sarah for your congrats. God bless...
Thank you Sarah for your congrats. God bless... Congratulations, Deborah. Tha…tag:thebookmarketingnetwork.com,2010-09-30:523145:Comment:3783672010-09-30T22:27:01.854ZSarah Garrishttp://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/profile/SarahGarris
Congratulations, Deborah. That is great news!
Congratulations, Deborah. That is great news! Thanks so much! Of course, Go…tag:thebookmarketingnetwork.com,2010-09-30:523145:Comment:3783182010-09-30T13:57:57.708ZDeborah McCarragherhttp://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/profile/DeborahMcCarragher
Thanks so much! Of course, God gets all the glory for my book and the hearts it touches...
Thanks so much! Of course, God gets all the glory for my book and the hearts it touches... I congratulate you for that.tag:thebookmarketingnetwork.com,2010-09-30:523145:Comment:3783072010-09-30T13:08:28.151ZSizt Elilohttp://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/profile/se
I congratulate you for that.
I congratulate you for that. I'm in agreement with you Sta…tag:thebookmarketingnetwork.com,2010-09-30:523145:Comment:3782712010-09-30T02:12:30.342ZDeborah McCarragherhttp://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/profile/DeborahMcCarragher
I'm in agreement with you Stacy. I don't really put a whole lot of stock in winning an award - but it is pretty cool when you do! Just being nominated for an award or book contest is flattering. And yes, awards probably won't sway any readers - but just the same - they don't hurt either!<br />
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Writing good books is the answer. They need to be attractive, engaging, and helpful. Thanks for your thoughts!
I'm in agreement with you Stacy. I don't really put a whole lot of stock in winning an award - but it is pretty cool when you do! Just being nominated for an award or book contest is flattering. And yes, awards probably won't sway any readers - but just the same - they don't hurt either!<br />
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Writing good books is the answer. They need to be attractive, engaging, and helpful. Thanks for your thoughts! So, after months of waiting a…tag:thebookmarketingnetwork.com,2010-09-30:523145:Comment:3782692010-09-30T02:09:28.000ZDeborah McCarragherhttp://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/profile/DeborahMcCarragher
So, after months of waiting and wondering - I finally got notification of an award for my little Christian non-fiction book for women. I am a 2010 Gold Label Winner on Readers Favorite website - "Mission Possible" <a href="http://bit.ly/RFaszySf" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/RFaszySf</a>
So, after months of waiting and wondering - I finally got notification of an award for my little Christian non-fiction book for women. I am a 2010 Gold Label Winner on Readers Favorite website - "Mission Possible" <a href="http://bit.ly/RFaszySf" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/RFaszySf</a> Great comments Dennis! You ar…tag:thebookmarketingnetwork.com,2010-09-30:523145:Comment:3782682010-09-30T02:08:15.738ZDeborah McCarragherhttp://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/profile/DeborahMcCarragher
Great comments Dennis! You are right - not winning an award does not mean you don't have a great book (just that it might not have made its way into the right hands). Thanks for all your input & the literary awards page mention on your site!
Great comments Dennis! You are right - not winning an award does not mean you don't have a great book (just that it might not have made its way into the right hands). Thanks for all your input & the literary awards page mention on your site! Thanks for your viewpoint, St…tag:thebookmarketingnetwork.com,2009-09-27:523145:Comment:2391812009-09-27T02:53:19.647ZDeborah McCarragherhttp://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/profile/DeborahMcCarragher
Thanks for your viewpoint, Stacy. There are actually (3) I'm going to enter my book in this year. One is with a publisher's group that I belong to, another with a well know Christian online magazine, and the other referred to me by someone else. You're probably right about customers not really being influenced one way or another. That's alright... if I do win a placement or acknowledgement from one of them - it will bring attention to the book. I'm not interested in attention to me as the…
Thanks for your viewpoint, Stacy. There are actually (3) I'm going to enter my book in this year. One is with a publisher's group that I belong to, another with a well know Christian online magazine, and the other referred to me by someone else. You're probably right about customers not really being influenced one way or another. That's alright... if I do win a placement or acknowledgement from one of them - it will bring attention to the book. I'm not interested in attention to me as the author. It's all about helping women with the message of the Word.<br />
Blessings,