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The 2021 American Fiction Awards
Sponsored by American Book Fest



Page Contents

  • Welcome Letter
  • Entry Fees & Deadline
  • Submission Checklist
  • Entry Form: Downloadable in Word or PDF
  • Payment Options
  • Official 2021 Categories



Welcome to The 2021 American Fiction Awards!
Sponsored by American Book Fest based in Los Angeles & Phoenix
 
The 4th Annual American Fiction Awards (AFA) are a new specialty book awards focused on honoring excellence in FICTION and are specifically designed to not only garner MEDIA COVERAGE & BOOK SALES for the winners & finalists but to PROMOTE awarded books to the PUBLISHING & ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRIES!
 
The publishing industry is rapidly evolving and American Fiction Awards puts your book in the center of the action!
 
A printed book is no longer just a printed book.
 
Fiction books have the potential to be turned into interactive e-books, television and movie programs, video games, graphic novels, web series, and so much more.
 
Located in the heart of Los Angeles, we have the unique advantage of gaining access to both the publishing and entertainment industries like no other book award program currently operating.
 
You’ve put tremendous time and energy into your work. Make sure you give your book the best shot at success on all levels.
  • Enter Your 2019-2021 Titles! Open to all books with an ISBN and published in 2021 (galley copies welcome). 2019 and 2020 titles are also eligible. Check out the press release for the 2019 American Fiction Awards!
  • We Pick Winners! AFA was created by the same team that launched the “Best Book Awards” 18 years ago. Hundreds of titles have received national media coverage and increased sales as a direct result of placing in our existing book award programs (Best Book Awards & International Book Awards)! Many titles that have placed in our other award programs have gone on to place in other contests geared toward the independent press.
  • Extensive Media & Social Media Coverage! Our Facebook pages have over 200,000 book lovers! Our posts routinely go viral with millions of views.
  • History of Excellence! Over the last 18 years we have featured over twenty thousand books from mainstream, indie and self-publishers. We will continue to promote books to the national and international book buying public!
WINNERS & FINALISTS IN EACH CATEGORY RECEIVE:
  • National Media & Industry Exposure: Instant coverage of results from our online network of media outlets and industry contacts for a combined, immediate exposure to over 500,000+ subscribers. In addition, the national media campaign kicks off in August 2021.
  • Results Announced on American Book Fest's Social Media Pages (200,000+ Fans/Friends)
  • Publishing Industry Exposure: Promotion to Independent Bookstores, Retail Book Buyers, Publishers, Librarians and other industry professionals.
  • Promote Your Title as an Award-Winning Book: As a winner or finalist you will have the right to highlight your award on your book cover, website, and marketing material. Award stickers will be available for purchase for all winners & finalists in each category.
We welcome your questions, comments and ideas! Simply e-mail us for an immediate response.
 
Jeffrey Keen
President & CEO
American Book Fest
 
http://www.AmericanBookFest.com
http://www.InternationalBookAwards.com



ENTRY FEES AND DEADLINE
 
$89 — $69 per title/per category (Expires: January 31, 2021)
(Example: One book in two categories equals $138.00)
  • Final Entry Deadline: June 30, 2021.
  • Winners and Finalists will be announced nationally in August 2021.
  • Eligible titles must have a 2019-2021 publication date and ISBN number.
  • Galley copies are welcome.
  • All entry fees must be paid in U.S. Dollars (“USD” must be pre-printed on all international checks or money orders)
  • All sales are final. All entry books will be donated or recycled after the competition.
  • Questions? E-mail Us



SUBMISSION CHECKLIST
(This list is on your entry form as well)

Submitting Via E-mail:
  • Process your entry fee online.
  • E-mail “abf@amerbookfest.com” a copy of your filled out entry form as well as a PDF copy of your book.
  • Attach a past Press Release or Marketing Material for each title (if available)
  • Include your e-mail address that was used to process your entry fee payment online (bottom of page one of the entry form)
  • “AMERBOOKFES” or “AMERICANBOOKFEST” will appear on your credit card statement
  • Questions? E-mail Us
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Submitting Via Snail Mail:

  • ONE copy of your book per category entered (Galley copies are welcome)
  • A completed Page One Entry Form for each title. (You keep Page Two for your records)
  • A past Press Release or Marketing Material for each title (if available)
  • A check or money order (payable in U.S. Dollars – “USD” must be pre-printed on all international checks or money orders) for the entry fees, payable to “ABF” or “American Book Fest”
  • If paying online, include a copy of your payment confirmation e-mail or the e-mail address you used to place the order.
  • “AMERBOOKFES” or “AMERICANBOOKFEST” will appear on your credit card statement
  • Questions? E-mail Us



ENTRY FORM
 
Please fill out an entry form for each title entered, print out and include the completed form with your submission. Be sure to review the "Submission Checklist" on each entry form. (Please note: Word document could take up to a minute to download. Thank you!) Questions? E-mail Us
 

Document
2021 Entry Form
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2021 Entry Form


PAYMENT OPTIONS
 
Please include a check or money order with your entry submission payable to "ABF" or "American Book Fest". "USD" must be pre-printed on the check or money order.
 
You can also securely process your entry fee at the link below.
 
“AMERBOOKFES” or “AMERICANBOOKFEST” will appear on your credit card statement
 
Questions? E-mail Us


 


OFFICAL CATEGORIES: 2021 AMERICAN FICTION AWARDS
(All categories listed below are only open to works of fiction)
 

Adventure: General
Adventure: Epic
Adventure: Historical
Adventure: War & Military

Anthologies

African-American Fiction

Best New Fiction

Best Cover Design: Adult Fiction
Best Cover Design: Children’s Books

Children’s Fiction (Ages 3-6)
Children’s Mind/Body/Spirit
Children’s Picture Book: Softcover Fiction
Children’s Picture Book: Hardcover Fiction
Children’s Religious

Christian Inspirational

Coming of Age

Cross Genre Fiction

Family Saga

Fan Fiction

Fantasy: General
Fantasy: Epic/High Fantasy
Fantasy: Historical

Flash Fiction Anthology

Graphic Novel

General Fiction

Historical Fiction

Holidays

Horror: General
Horror: Occult
Horror: Psychological
Horror: Supernatural/Paranormal

Humor/Comedy/Satire

Inspirational

Juvenile Fiction (Ages 6-9)

LGBTQ

Literary Fiction

Military

Multicultural Fiction

Mystery/Suspense: General
Mystery/Suspense: Cozy Mysteries ("Cozies")
Mystery/Suspense: Hard-Boiled/Crime
Mystery/Suspense: Historical
Mystery/Suspense: Multi-Cultural & Diverse
Mystery/Suspense: Procedurals (police or scientific investigation)
Mystery/Suspense: Romantic Suspense

New Age Fiction

Novelette (7,500 to 17,500 words)
Novella (17,500 to 40,000 words)

Poetry: General
Poetry: Anthologies
Poetry: Chapbook
Poetry: Contemporary
Poetry: Narrative
Poetry: Nature
Poetry: Religious
Poetry: Urban

Pre-Teen Fiction (Ages 10-12)

Religious Fiction

Romance: General
Romance: Erotica
Romance: Historical
Romance: Paranormal
Romance: Romantic Comedy

Science Fiction: General
Science Fiction: Alien/Space
Science Fiction: Cyberpunk
Science Fiction: Parallel Universe/Alternative History
Science Fiction: Post-Apocalyptic

Short Story Fiction

Sports

Travelogue

Thriller: General
Thriller: Crime
Thriller: Legal
Thriller: Medical
Thriller: Political
Thriller: Psychological
Thriller: Religious
Thriller: Techno

Urban Fiction

Visionary Fiction

Western

Women's Fiction

Young Adult Fiction (Ages 13 & up)




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